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What’s Next in Wallpaper: 2026 Design trends from Wallpaperdirect

As we head into 2026, wallpaper design is embracing a return to lasting elegance, natural palettes and heritage appeal. Based on recent interior magazine coverage, Pinterest and social-media buzz and evolving consumer preferences, these are the wallpaper and decorating trends we expect to dominate next year, plus real wallpaper picks to match each look.

How to hang wallpaper: easy step-by-step guide

Transform your walls with confidence! In this video, Wallpaperdirect shows you how to hang paste-the-wall wallpaper step by step, making decorating simple, stress-free, and beautiful.

Castlecore: ruling interior trends

Ruling the realm of interiors with quiet grandeur, Castlecore is a design trend emerging from a longing for romance, history, and classic elegance. Inspired by English castles, European palaces and regal gardens of the East, this is a trend where historical gravitas meets contemporary refinement. Castlecore channels a quiet luxury, a return to permanence, patina, and a sense of place.

Playful Pastels

Pastel hues offer a fresh and playful approach to wallcoverings. Far from being overly sweet, these wallpapers introduce a sense of warmth and depth, creating inviting, uplifting spaces.

Talking wallpaper: women defining pattern and print

In the vibrant world of wallpaper design, women have long been at the forefront, bringing creativity, artistry, and innovation. At Wallpaperdirect numerous talented female designers contribute to a diverse array of wallpaper designs that transform homes all over the globe. Here, we celebrate just some of the remarkable women whose designs we are proud to showcase.

Colour trend – Brown: grounding your space

Whether in deep, chocolate tones or the subtle warmth of neutral taupes, brown wallpaper designs create spaces that feel intimate, inviting, and speak to the desire for natural and grounding aesthetics in 2025.

Wallpaper trends forecast 2025

At wallpaperdirect we get to see emerging wallpaper trends as they develop. As we step into 2025, we are seeing a fascinating mix of nostalgia, modernity, and innovation. From lush textures to evocative patterns, here’s our curated guide to what’s shaping interiors this year, along with inspiration from our extensive offering.

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