Not Your Granny’s Wallpaper: 2020’s Trendiest Wallpaper Designs and How To Flawlessly Apply Them!
Listen—my childhood experience with wallpaper was nothing less than ugly. Weird designs applied long enough before my birth that by time my kick ass designer eye had developed the wall paper had begun to buckle and peel into a hot mess. Shamefully, this is what the 80s did to the reputation of wallpaper until recently—long gone are the days of sh*tty, overworked wallpaper design trends.
These days wallpaper is designed to have the look and feel of a carefully crafted paint job with the added bonus of easy and seamless application and removal. As an accent wall for a large living room or elegant pattern for a powder room, wallpaper can give any room in your home some much needed personality and create the vibe you want for your family and friends.
Now we know 2020 has been a bit of a doozy, so if you can find hope is these kick ass wallpaper trends then you were meant to be blessed. Get into these 7 trendy wallpaper designs plus tips on how to apply it—flawlessly!
#1 Flossy Metallic
#2 To-The-Touch Texture
#3 Go-Go Geometric
#4 Nature Motifs
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#5 Dreamy Florals
#6 Watercolor Walls
#7 Transnational Scenes
If you’re nervous about a DIY job, try applying wallpaper to a smaller area, like a powder or laundry room, first. Also, focus on highlighting special architectural elements in your home and stick with a fundamental shade concept.
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