Design inspirations

Wallpaper is one of the most impactful ingredients in home decoration; whatever your interior style there’s a design, colour and pattern to suit. Whilst the four walls of a room are the standard place for wallpaper, there are numerous other ways to introduce a favourite design into your scheme, and it’s not always in the most obvious way!

We take a page by page look through Morris & Co Wallpaper Edit, a stunning edit of much-loved designs crafted, recoloured and refreshed so they will look as wonderful in your home today, as when they were first envisaged more than 100 years ago.

Taking inspiration from one of the world’s oldest decorative treatments, larger than life mural walls are popping up everywhere from hotel lobbies to the most stylish homes.

For those who are drawn to nature-inspired colours, organic forms and pattern, this colour direction is creating rooms that feel balanced and calming, and thoughtfully connected to the natural world.

We’ve brought together a thoughtful edit of Sanderson’s most beloved classic and contemporary designs. Many of these patterns started life as fabrics, and we’ve reworked and recoloured them to make them feel fresh for today’s homes. Made exclusively for us, each design comes as an easy-to-hang paste the wall wallpaper for timeless style that’s simple to install.

At Wallpaperdirect, we’re seeing a decisive shift towards bold, room-defining four-wall wallpapers that don’t just decorate, but shape the space. When every wall works together, the result is more impactful and unmistakably intentional – proof that true design confidence lies in going all in.

Imagination is a playful wallpaper collection designed to spark creativity and bring walls to life. From charming animals and lively botanicals to smart plaids and shimmering metallic accents, each design captures a sense of wonder and delight.

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.

‘Tis the season to dig out your wallpaper offcuts and samples from the days of decorating past! These patterned pieces can be crafted into elegant festive details or simply repurposed to beautifully wrap gifts. We will show you how, with a little imagination and a pair of scissors, even the smallest scraps can bring texture, colour and a sense of homemade style to your festive decorations.

Whatever design is catching the glow of your Christmas decorations on a winter’s night, your wallpaper sets the tone for your very own Christmas style.

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.

guide, Wallpaperdirect outlines the essential wallpapering toolkit you need to achieve a flawless, professional finish every time.

Create the ideal foundation for any decorating project. In this step-by-step guide, we demonstrate how to expertly prime your walls and hang lining paper for a flawlessly smooth, professional-grade finish.

Our decorating experts tell you how to wallpaper round those tricky bits: corners, radiators, switches and sockets.

A playful collection featuring charming animals, lush plants, and shimmering metallic details; perfect for sparking imagination and bringing walls to life. Designed with a fun, adventurous spirit, each pattern invites little explorers into a world of colour, curiosity, and wonder.