Guest Picks: 20 Eye-Catching Wallpapers and Murals

Wallpaper has made a comeback in the interior design world over the past few years. It was a design phenomenon during the ‘50s through the ‘80s, and then it turned absolutely uncool, but now it’s back — proving the unwritten rule that every trend comes back after a while. Over the past 20 years or so, the designs have evolved and adapted to new, contemporary tastes. They feature everything from natural-looking faux effects to graphic patterns in various colors to photographic wall murals.

Many dwellers opt for a feature wall, either painted in a certain color or wallpapered, and tastes range from soft hues to bold patterns and photographic images. Here is a selection of 20 hot designs for your happy walls at home. — Igor from Happy Interior Blog

Loft Brick Effect Wallpaper, Gray/White - GBP 19.99 The British brand Chalk Decor offers great faux-effect wallpaper designs. This Loft design has a faux-brick pattern and is perfect for a stylish urban living room. Instant loft effect guaranteed.


Tropical Diaries Wall Mural, Nature 50 Pixersize is a European producer of high-quality wall murals, and it has an almost infinite selection of designs, ranging from patterns and photography to special themes. This latest addition, called Tropical Diaries, reinterprets warm, tropical motifs.


Scrapwood Wallpaper 11 - $299 Piet Hein Eek is a famous Dutch designer of furniture, interior objects and wallpaper. His wallpapers offer faux impressions of natural, raw materials, like wooden planks, concrete, brick walls and more. The new collection includes white wooden planks for an airy, Scandinavian feel.


Backgammon Wallpaper, Chalkhill Blue - GBP 50 The bold Backgammon wallpaper by British design duo Mini Moderns is an outstanding design for the brave dweller. Opt for a feature wall with this wallpaper to create a visual highlight and set a vibrant backdrop for furniture.


Into The Wild Wallpaper, Gray/Storm Green - GBP 70 Into the Wild is a beautifully patterned wallpaper for a nursery by British design brand Hibou Home. The pale blue and gray drawings interpret the wilderness with evergreens, deer and bears.


Tress Wallpaper, Multicolor - GBP 90 Like things bold and colorful? Here’s the pick for you: Tress wallpaper, with a geometric pattern and vibrant colors, by British designer Sian Elin. It can be used to visually highlight a dark wall at the end of a corridor, or a wall in a living room or nursery.


Tree for Life Wallpaper - $295 With the festive season approaching, opt for a tree alternative with this Christmas Tree wallpaper by Deborah Bowness. The hand-printed silk-screened design re-creates a realistic image of an evergreen in nature and brings the outdoors inside.


Map of Paris Horizontal Mural For the Paris lovers out there, you can bring the City of Light right into your home. This wallpaper of a historic Paris map, by Canadian producer Rollout, would create a stunning backdrop in a bedroom.


Nippon Wallpaper, Turquoise Mimou is a Swedish design company that offers a wide range of wallpaper designs. This turquoise Nippon pattern has a strong retro vibe and would be great for a living room feature wall.


Beadboard Paintable Wallpaper - $25 For those who love a more serene, clean interior design, this Beadboard wallpaper by Graham & Brown is a good option. It’s paintable and perfect for creating a subtle plank impression in your whole room.


Reed Wallpaper, Green - $60 Floral fans will love the Reed wallpaper by Graham & Brown. Gentle floral arrangements are repeated over the entire pattern, creating a cozy, feminine feel. Use it for a feature wall or for an entire room, like a bedroom.


Woods Wallpaper This famous birch wood design from Cole & Son has been featured in many Scandinavian interiors. The calming image of a birch wood forest is fabulous for a Scandinavian-inspired space.


Cole & Son Fornasetti Riflesso Wallpaper - GBP 88 The Fornasetti Riflesso wallpaper is a fantastic art piece with a great focus on details. It almost looks like it belongs in a museum, and it will draw people in to inspect the entire city scene in its richly ornate design.


Marble Wallpaper, Brown - $103.50 A big trend in interiors right now is marble. Danish company Ferm Living makes this marble wallpaper for a fabulous, subtle marble-look wall.


Gran Wallpaper Swedish design company Fine Little Day offers its popular Gran design as wallpaper now! What has been a popular fabric pattern can now be added to your walls for great visual impact.


Chevron Wall Stencil by Royal Design Studio Stencils - $34 DIY fans can opt for this chevron stencil to create their own wall design.


1940s Vintage Wallpaper, Evergreen Branches by Hannah's Treasures - $14 This beautiful vintage wallpaper design from the 1940s features evergreen twigs. Its calming images of nature are ideal for a feature wall in a home office.


Aimee Wilder Loveclouds Prep Designer Wallpaper - GBP 160 Here’s another cute idea for a nursery. This Loveclouds wallpaper design by Aimee Wilder is bold and beautiful, and is also available in other colors.


Flamingo Dance Wallpaper, Roll - $195 The charming Flamingo Dance wallpaper by Kimberly Lewis is digitally printed in the U.S. with environmentally friendly water-based inks on clay-coated paper. It would be excellent for a hallway, bedroom or nursery, or even a feature wall in a bathroom.


Dot Wallpaper Panels - $25 This cute polka dot wallpaper by Chasing Paper is an excellent option for rentals, because it’s removable. It would be great in a cozy and neutral-colored bedroom.

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