My pick of the latest bedroom wallpaper trends to transform your space

Posted on 14th May 2021

If you’re thinking of treating your walls to a fresh coat of paint, think twice. Ok, I do love paint, but the latest wallpaper trends are – how can I put it – simply beautiful, so I’m totally for print and pattern right now. Whether you want to create a feature wall or go the maximalist route, wallpaper is a great way to upgrade your scheme, no matter the size of the room.

You can add a touch of personality through a bold choice, or give your space a luxurious feel with a gold foiled-design. Plus, I promise it’s easier than it looks especially if you’ve got a handy helper around.

The wallpaper trends I’ve spotted (and am loving) are:

Botanical blooms – think anything inspired by nature, including bold leaf motifs and pretty, more delicate florals. But there are lots of Japanese-inspired prints winging their way into my inbox and onto my wishlist, too.
Geometric shapes – always a classic and a great way to recreate an Art Deco-inspired look.
Tropical – one for you maximilists. This is a trend that isn’t going anywhere anytime soon.
Vintage – soft, beautiful prints in muted tones reminiscent of period properties and archive designs. Look out for flocked designs as well – yep, not to be dismissed!

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Want to take a look…?

Botanical blooms

For a whimsical bedroom scheme, choose wallpaper with delicate florals, dainty butterflies and elegant mockingbird prints in nature-inspired hues of dusty green, warm terracotta and pale blue – I’m already in love, are you?

Bring a touch of the outdoors in with a grand feature wall. The Classic Hua Trees mural wallpaper in grey, £189 per roll, from Sian Zeng will help add that sanctuary-like feeling to your bedroom and who doesn’t want that?

Decorate your bedroom walls with the Eleanor wallpaper from the Garden collection, £145, from Elizabeth Ockford to add a subtle pop of colour and a touch of tranquillity. You don’t have to go up to the ceiling with your wallpaper – you can add dimension with help from panelling and paint.

Geometric shapes

Revive your bedroom walls with Art-Deco-inspired metallic lines or create an optical illusion with bold stand-out patterns.

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The Axim 38522 wallcovering, £75 per 10m roll, from Hooked On Walls is ideal for a feature wall – aren’t you captivated by its sleek geometric weave?

Tropical escape

Go all-out and bring the holiday feeling to your bedroom through wallpaper with vibrant green leafy patterns and statement exotic fauna prints, or keep it simple with your favourite jungle print – the choice is yours.

Design a chic bohemian scheme with the Crane Fonda Soft Copper wallpaper, £150 per roll, from Divine Savages, which features the grey crowned crane intertwined with tall palm trees in a luxurious metallic colourway.

Make a statement behind your bed with a bold wallpaper choice like the Jungle panther wallpaper in blue by the Graduate Collection, £125 per roll, available at Lime Lace. This exotic design features hand-painted panthers framed by oversized monstera and palm leaves. I reckon this would look stunning in a cloakroom too.

Wake up in a tropical paradise with the Beverly Hills wallpaper, £175 per 3 rolls, from Mindthegap. Let it be the focal point of your scheme and keep the décor simple, in similar shades.

Transform your bedroom with the Palma 36530 wallcovering, £75 per 10 m roll, from Hooked on Walls. It comes in five colourways, but this warm orange shade is the perfect backdrop for the muted palm trees pattern.

Vintage flair

Go for a sophisticated aesthetic with help from traditional wallpaper with soft floral and feather motifs, or opt for a classic structured Damask wallpaper print that takes you back in time.