Yes. Wallpaper is definitely coming back into fashion in interiors. Not just faintly, but in ways that matter. Designers, home magazines, renovators are all pointing at renewed interest.
What’s driving the resurgence
Here are key reasons wallpaper is getting attention again:
- More texture & material variety. Natural materials like grass cloth, linen-like finishes and woven textures are becoming more accessible. That gives you depth in a room that paint alone can’t always achieve.
- Bold patterns & bigger scale. Designers lean into large botanical prints, oversized florals, geometrics, murals. Wallpaper is less an accent and more a statement.
- Sustainability & low-commitment options. Eco-friendly wallpapers, non-toxic inks, peel-and-stick varieties make it easier to try the look without long-term risk.
- Wallpaper beyond walls. Ceilings, backs of shelving, closets are getting papered. Rooms are being wrapped, not just one wall.
Some cautions
While the trend has momentum, there are pitfalls you should watch for:
- Over-patterning can overwhelm. Large prints in small rooms or poor lighting can make spaces feel cramped. You need balance.
- Installation details matter. Matching pattern repeats, trimming, seams — they make a difference. Bad join work ruins the effect.
- Durability & maintenance. Some wallpapers may stain, peel, or fade. Especially in moist rooms. Choose material carefully for bathrooms, kitchens.
- Trends shift. What feels striking now may age fast. If you go all in, you might tire of bold prints.
What I think you should do
If you’re thinking of using wallpaper in your home:
- Try peel-and-stick first in a small area to test how you feel about pattern, scale, light.
- Use wallpaper in focal zones: behind the bed, one wall in living room, ceiling. Maybe backs of bookcase.
- Match the wallpaper with your permanent fixtures—floor, trim, furniture. If those are neutral, you can be bolder with the paper.
- Pick a supplier with good return policy, clear details on material, maintenance.
Wallpaper has made a return. Some people love the pattern and texture, others find it too much. If you’re curious, try it in one room first and live with it. That’s the only way you’ll know if it suits you.
