Designers share the fresh patterns and timeless styles that are here to stay.
Helen Norman
Wallpaper isn’t going anywhere in 2025.
Well into its resurgence in popularity, there are now perhaps as many wallpaper styles aspaint colors.
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Botanical prints, stripes, and block patterns are the fresh looks you’ll see emerging throughout the year.
Functionality is also an important aspect designers are paying attention to right now.
These are the top wallpaper trends of 2025and how the experts recommend using them.
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Ruth Mottersheadis the creative director at Little Greene.
Elizabeth Reesis the founder of Chasing Paper.
Ellie Reddersis the CEO and principal designer at Ellie Redders Interiors.
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No longer do murals need to be hand-painted.
Stripes
Stripes are a go-to choicewhen looking for a timeless wallpaper.
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The rich patterns of block prints will beloved by maximalists, but Rees invites a simpler decorating approach.
“I like to err on the side of less is more,” she says.
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The lively nature of such prints makes them perfect for kitchens,laundry rooms, and playrooms.
Performance Vinyls
Functional wallpaper is on the rise, including water-resistant vinyls.
Further, this pragmatic paper style is appearing in more stylish options.
“In the past, vinyls were often limited to simple designs and colors,” Redders says.
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Nature-Inspired Prints
Nature is a frequent motif in wallpaper, one that Rees says is especially prescient in 2025.
“Connecting with nature through interior design can have a calming, grounding effect,” she says.
Mixed Wallpaper Patterns
Using multiple wallpapers in one space is a bold new trend to try.
