For years, minimalism and muted colours have been considered the epitome of stylish interior design. However, all that has changed, and people are ready to be braver and more personal in their choice of décor. Wallcovering design is currently flourishing with such a profusion of colours, textures, and prints, that it can be hard to know where to start.

As the wallpaper revival has gathered pace, Ideal Home have rounded up some of the best ideas to help you transform your living space into somewhere that truly expresses who you are. Textured wallpaper is especially popular at the moment, which combines the sumptuous tactility of a sofa with a decorative wall surface.

To add a touch of luxury to your home, you could consider investing in grasscloth wallpaper. This is a wallcovering that is handwoven from sun-dried natural plant fibres such as sisal, bamboo, seagrass, arrowroot, and jute. The woven fibres are then applied to a backing which allows the fabric to be hung.

Grasscloth which is made from sisal fibres are popular, because they take dye well. Seagrass and bamboo fibres are typically thicker, and so lend themselves to creating patterns and textures. First fashionable in the 1970’s, the material is enjoying a revival thanks to its tactile attractiveness, and environmentally friendly properties.

Wall murals are also enjoying a revival, according to Ideal Home. For those who have the vision and artistic talent, the temptation to get busy on an inviting blank wall must be very strong! For the rest of us, mural wallpaper is the best choice to create a feature wall, or even a storytelling frieze.

When it comes to patterns and themes, the overriding trend this year has been nature, whether big bold florals, trees and forests, or tropical prints. The natural world can help to create a home that feels at once a soothing sanctuary, and closer to the outdoors.

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