A wallpaper specialist understands that whilst there is an entire universe of unique wallpaper designs, patterns and shades to explore, there are some familiar favourites that people will automatically gravitate towards.

Exotic natural William Morris-inspired patterns, wildlife prints, nautical themes and polka dots are very common choices for a reason; they are familiar, they look very good and they suit a wide variety of interior design styles.

However, there are some simple, similar pattern swaps you can try that will reinvigorate your look but continue to match the rest of your design.

Regional Floral Prints

Many of the most famous and legendary prints in the world of wallpaper are of tropical, exotic plants and flowers, but there are so many styles that can be found in your local area that can provide a biophilic joy but are more rooted.

Mossy designs, prints of more local flowers and more abstract natural-feeling textures can help to recentre rooms during a time when people are becoming far more focused on the scenery they are close to than recreating a distant paradise.

Experimental Geometrics

It is difficult to go wrong with polka dots; they can be big or small, refined or outlandish, ordered or completely chaotic. However, there is an inherent level of uniformity to a polka dot design which means there are only so many ways to innovate.

This is far less of the case with geometric patterns; they can be simple and harmonising, or they can be sharp, asymmetrical or completely chaotic, with bright colours, audacious shapes and a completely fresh look.

Animal Prints

Wildlife-themed designs are unlikely to go anywhere, but what is likely to change is a move away from fur-like patterns such as zebra and tiger prints to more abstract explorations of animal-themed patterns.

These could include paw prints, the use of fantastical creatures or a greater focus on storytelling, bringing a sense of whimsy to rooms.