You look so good on paper

Wallpaper has gone past granny prints. New designs echo TV shows, stand in for artwork, reflect hobbies. Play, peel, repeat. Who needs to commit, anyway?

-  Tanisha Saxena

Everything you knew about wallpaper – peel it off, tear it away. Granny florals are long gone. Geometrics are in. Textured finishes are doing what paint and plaster cannot. And for undecided Millennials, smaller decals are seamlessly covering up unsightly doorframes and corners. Might the new wall decor be just an oversized laptop sticker? Design experts tell us why they’re excited about the idea.

Talk of the ton The best thing about peel-and-stick home decor? You can stay on top of interior design trends and change a room’s look on a whim. Renters love it. So do fans of Bridgerton – Regency-themed looks have been all the rage this year, but in small doses. Consider using powder-blue backdrops only in a sunlit corner of a single room, or Penelope Featherington’s bright yellows on the wall behind the headboard. Or pale-pink florals to set off the vanity.

“They’re the budget-friendly secret to keeping interiors fresh,” says interior designer Namrata Saigal. “They also let you personalise a space and get instant glam without making a long-term commitment.”