Yahoo News How to get creative with wallpaper in your home
Gone are the days where wallpaper was seen as fussy and naff. If used correctly, it can make an impactful statement in any space large or small – sometimes the latter more-so. It’s not always about covering every surface either, an edit can certainly be enough, and we’re not talking about the obligatory noughties feature wall...
Never has there been a better time to buy wallpaper on the high street, with an array of classic, reinvented and contemporary styles available – and at reasonable price points. One of our favourite current collections is that of South East London interior design duo 2LG, who have collaborated with Graham & Brown to create a range of patterned wallpapers. A favourite of ours is the playful “Buckley Wallpaper” depicting their beloved Dachshund, not only is the design original and unique but affordable too.
When it comes to applying your chosen print let the space determine how you use it, sometimes less is more. If you want to make a statement without detracting from the room then pick one area to cover, usually a bold print is good for this, and dress the area simply. If you want to make maximum impact a smaller repetitive pattern can be effective, so much so you might find that you want to cover the ceiling too.
Morris & Co. Strawberry thief wallpaper blue, £65
William Morris's classic archive print, Strawberry thief, is now available in a range of updated colours. This deep blue and green version is our favourite.
2LG for Graham & Brown Buckley wallpaper, £50
Hand drawn details showcase 2LG's beloved mini dachshund, Buckley.
House Of Hackney Pluma wallpaper in flaxen, £185
Flourishes of feathery pampas grass make 'Pluma' a textured wallpaper choice for the new season.
Farrow & Ball Atacama wallpaper, £99
This playful tropical print features rich textures of prickly cacti shapes and an intricate botanical design that can’t fail to bring a smile; much like the flowering South American desert it's named after.
Little Greene Crowe Hall Lane – Paradise, £88
We love this large-scale, late 19th century wallpaper with a bold pattern of exotic birds and flowers.
Anthropologie Harvest Moon wallpaper, £88
Charged with interest and yet remarkably subtle, Lee Jofa's Harvest Moon wallpaper stands back to let your furniture pieces shine forth.
Designers Guild Parchment Sevres Porcelain wallpaper, £49
Beautiful parchment wallpaper features a softly textured tonal effect in 40 versatile colourways to create a stylish backdrop in any interior scheme.
Cole & Son Singita wallpaper, £324
This rich and fabulously patterned forest design has been painstakingly and charmingly hand painted using decorative plant motifs and foliage.
Glasshouse Dawn Bespoke Atelier stained glass wallpaper system, £159
Inspired by garden greenhouses in an urban landscape, each panel can be used alone or positioned together either horizontally or vertically to create a unique interior atmosphere.
Att Pynta are design columnists for the Evening Standard.
