What goes through your mind when you think of “design wallpaper”? If all you can muster are images of times gone by, playing in your grandparents’ living room while your gramma was brewing a cup of tea, surrounded by nice but, ultimately conservative and boring patterned wall decor, perhaps you are not keeping up with the latest trends.

Just browse and interior design magazine or take a walk down high street, enter in a nice boutique and you will realise that wallpapers are in fact absolutely trendy. Thanks to new technologies that make them versatile and easy to apply, wallpapers have awoken the interest of many young designers from all over the world who have been busy creating new and fascinating motifs and techniques.

Maybe you know all this and are already tempted to dip your toes into this decorating challenge, but the idea still intimidates you and are worried that it will be too difficult to install or remove it. Leave these fears behind, as they date back to a time when installing and removing wallpaper was a complex undertaking, often requiring the help of a professional. This is by no means the case anymore as technology has evolved in this area, with new materials and techniques that make it easy to lay and remove even for those with no experience whatsoever.

Design wallpaper is in fact a fantastic way to express your personal style. In a way it should almost be compared to a work of art, since it conveys the same sensations and emotional strength of a real painting, even if it costs only a fraction of its price.

If the concept appeals to you and you have decided it’s time to start a new decorating project with designer wallpaper, the first step is surely to decide what to choose.

Unlike paint, where the choice is ultimately limited to a few colour options (“which shade of beige should I go for? Mmh.”), the world of wallpaper is incredibly varied, with an almost infinite variety of options to choose from. Will you stay traditional, go for a subdued striped model, or go big on a graphic wallpaper with large motives? In this article we have therefore decided to show you some of the trendiest options of the moment, so you can make an informed choice.

Graphic wallpaper

If you have decided to abandon the monotony of monochrome walls painted in a unique colour, this is a great time to do so, as graphic wallpapers are becoming incredibly fashionable. These wallpapers are ideal for larger rooms, so have no fear, a bold motif or large graphics will bring new life to your rooms.

Blue wallpaper
One of the hottest trends of 2020 is blue wallpapers. This shade is something you will see more and more of in the coming months. Nothing beats the winter blue like a blue wallpaper after all! Bring home a touch of summer and seaside vibes with a marine wall décor!

Ecological wallpaper

One thing has been made quick clear by the events of the last few months: we need to make substantial changes to our lifestyle to make it sustainable and ecological. A great way to be green is to incorporate as many natural fabrics as possible into your home decor. When it comes to decorating the walls, you can opt for a compostable wallpaper that, when the time comes to change it, can be put in the compostable bin so that it returns to nature without releasing toxic substances. One of the first one to come on to the market is “Veruso Lino”, the first fully compostable design wallpaper in the world, which comes in beautiful natural shades.