{"id":331514,"date":"2019-04-16T17:13:01","date_gmt":"2019-04-16T21:13:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/?p=331514"},"modified":"2021-12-15T06:54:22","modified_gmt":"2021-12-15T11:54:22","slug":"wallpaper-trends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wallpaper-trends\/","title":{"rendered":"From Ombr\u00e9 to Snakes, Charismatic Wallpaper Motifs Are Back"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/furniture\/wall-decorations\/wallpaper\/satori-mountain-wallpaper-wall-mural-warm-gray-on-dutch-leaf\/id-f_8878473\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"666\" height=\"950\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/se_apartment_milan_design_week_interiors_furniture_dezeen_2364_col_18_master-666x950.jpg\" alt=\"Satori Mountain wallpaper in Warm Gray by Calico Wallpaper\" class=\"wp-image-331969\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/se_apartment_milan_design_week_interiors_furniture_dezeen_2364_col_18_master-666x950.jpg 666w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/se_apartment_milan_design_week_interiors_furniture_dezeen_2364_col_18_master-245x350.jpg 245w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/se_apartment_milan_design_week_interiors_furniture_dezeen_2364_col_18_master-84x120.jpg 84w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/se_apartment_milan_design_week_interiors_furniture_dezeen_2364_col_18_master-654x933.jpg 654w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/se_apartment_milan_design_week_interiors_furniture_dezeen_2364_col_18_master.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 666px) 100vw, 666px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/furniture\/wall-decorations\/wallpaper\/satori-mountain-wallpaper-wall-mural-warm-gray-on-dutch-leaf\/id-f_8878473\/\">Satori Mountain wallpaper in warm gray by Calico Wallpaper<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Forget everything you believed about wallpaper (including mental images of your great aunt\u2019s outdated decor). A new generation of designers is creating fresh, modern designs with endless possibilities.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThere is undoubtedly an excitement surrounding pattern at the moment,\u201d says Nick Cope, who cofounded <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/dealers\/calico-wallpaper\/\">Calico Wallpaper<\/a> with his wife, Rachel. \u201cWallpaper has had certain connotations over the years. However, we are always focused on our mission to elevate wallpaper to high art.\u201d <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And today, paper is challenging paint&#8217;s long dominance. \u201cIn the late 1990s and early 2000s, everyone was painting and doing faux finishing,\u201d says Sarah Merenda, founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/dealers\/merenda-wallpaper\/\">Merenda Wallpaper<\/a>. But \u201cthere is currently a spotlight on wallpaper, and I find that people are interested in custom and large-scale designs. Printing digitally has been a game changer for the wallpaper world.\u201d <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wallpaper&#8217;s resurgence, notes Vanessa Barneby, cofounder of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/dealers\/barneby-gates\/\">Barneby Gates<\/a>, is part of the natural cycle in decor styles.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIf the 1990s beige era was the backlash against over-the-top decorating in the 1980s, then we\u2019ve come full circle,\u201d says Barneby. \u201cWallpaper started making a comeback with feature walls, which proved to be a great way to dip a toe back in without committing to a whole room.\u201d <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\" id=\"trending-looks\">Trending Looks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Current fashions in wallpaper range from invigorating patterns to scenes that create a backdrop for relaxation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/furniture\/wall-decorations\/wallpaper\/snake-party-black-white-latex-ink-on-smooth-paper-hand-drawn-animals\/id-f_12303231\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Barneby_Gates_Lucky_Charms_Georgian_Green_Set_Shot_master-539x950.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-331942\" width=\"539\" height=\"950\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Barneby_Gates_Lucky_Charms_Georgian_Green_Set_Shot_master-539x950.jpg 539w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Barneby_Gates_Lucky_Charms_Georgian_Green_Set_Shot_master-199x350.jpg 199w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Barneby_Gates_Lucky_Charms_Georgian_Green_Set_Shot_master-68x120.jpg 68w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Barneby_Gates_Lucky_Charms_Georgian_Green_Set_Shot_master-530x933.jpg 530w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Barneby_Gates_Lucky_Charms_Georgian_Green_Set_Shot_master.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 539px) 100vw, 539px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/furniture\/wall-decorations\/wallpaper\/lucky-charms-contemporary-traditional-wallpaper-georgian-green\/id-f_12188943\/\">Lucky Charms in Georgian green by Barneby Gates<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Maximalism: <\/strong>More can be more when it comes to walls. \u201cThere\u2019s definitely a nostalgic feeling at the moment, so chintz and florals have made a big comeback. It\u2019s all about maximalism: mixing and matching patterns to the max,\u201d says Barneby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/furniture\/wall-decorations\/wallpaper\/aurora-ray-wallpaper-orange-to-light-blue-gradient\/id-f_8875603\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ray_LBIBeachHouse_master.jpg\" alt=\"Aurora Ray wallpaper in Orange to Light Blue Gradient by Calico Wallpaper\" class=\"wp-image-332068\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ray_LBIBeachHouse_master.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ray_LBIBeachHouse_master-525x350.jpg 525w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ray_LBIBeachHouse_master-120x80.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/furniture\/wall-decorations\/wallpaper\/aurora-ray-wallpaper-orange-to-light-blue-gradient\/id-f_8875603\/\">Aurora Ray wallpaper in orange to light blue gradient by Calico Wallpaper<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Serenity: <\/strong>Home is the ultimate place to recharge, and the right wallpaper can help set the tone. \u201cI think clients crave stillness and tranquility in a time when things are moving very quickly,\u201d says Cope, who cites his company&#8217;s ombr\u00e9 design, called Aurora. &#8220;Calico Wallpaper\u2019s Aurora print seems to be a champion in the interior design community. It is so flexible in terms of color and scale that we see it continue to grow in popularity each season.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/furniture\/wall-decorations\/wallpaper\/snake-party-black-white-latex-ink-on-smooth-paper-hand-drawn-animals\/id-f_12303231\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/snakep_bed4_master-703x950.jpg\" alt=\"Snake Party in black and white by Merenda Wallpaper\" class=\"wp-image-331937\" width=\"527\" height=\"713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/snakep_bed4_master-703x950.jpg 703w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/snakep_bed4_master-259x350.jpg 259w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/snakep_bed4_master-89x120.jpg 89w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/snakep_bed4_master-690x933.jpg 690w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/snakep_bed4_master.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 527px) 100vw, 527px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/furniture\/wall-decorations\/wallpaper\/snake-party-black-white-latex-ink-on-smooth-paper-hand-drawn-animals\/id-f_12303231\/\">Snake Party in black and white by Merenda Wallpaper<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Black and white:<\/strong> \u201cEveryone wants black and white right now,&#8221; Merenda says. \u201cMerenda Wallpaper prints like Disintegration and Snake Party have a different look, but the black-and-white color scheme unifies them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\" id=\"timeless-designs\">Timeless Designs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Natural motifs continue to be well represented in classic wallpapers. \u201cNature-inspired designs have always been popular and never seem to go out of fashion,\u201d says Barneby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/furniture\/wall-decorations\/wallpaper\/horse-trellis-contemporary-traditional-wallpaper-acid-on-grey\/id-f_12188793\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/BARNEBY_GATES_Horse_Trellis_Acid_on_Grey_Detail_1_master-633x950.jpg\" alt=\"Horse Trellis' Contemporary, Traditional Wallpaper in Acid on Grey by Barneby Gates\" class=\"wp-image-331946\" width=\"475\" height=\"713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/BARNEBY_GATES_Horse_Trellis_Acid_on_Grey_Detail_1_master-633x950.jpg 633w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/BARNEBY_GATES_Horse_Trellis_Acid_on_Grey_Detail_1_master-233x350.jpg 233w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/BARNEBY_GATES_Horse_Trellis_Acid_on_Grey_Detail_1_master-80x120.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/BARNEBY_GATES_Horse_Trellis_Acid_on_Grey_Detail_1_master-622x933.jpg 622w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/BARNEBY_GATES_Horse_Trellis_Acid_on_Grey_Detail_1_master.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/furniture\/wall-decorations\/wallpaper\/horse-trellis-contemporary-traditional-wallpaper-acid-on-grey\/id-f_12188793\/\">Horse Trellis wallpaper in acid yellow on gray by Barneby Gates<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Trellis:<\/strong> It\u2019s no wonder this classic pattern has made its mark in wallpaper design. \u201cAnything with a trellis pattern is so easy to use and never goes out of date,\u201d says Barneby. \u201cOur trellis patterns are some of our best-selling designs, as in Boxing Hares, Horse Trellis and Honey Bees. They create a pleasing backdrop, making it easy to hang pictures.\u201d<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/furniture\/wall-decorations\/wallpaper\/elva-rose-floral-print-color-bella-black-ground-red-floral-on-smooth-paper\/id-f_12002861\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/elva6_master-686x950.jpg\" alt=\"Elva Rose-Floral Print in Color Bella 'Black ground Red Floral by Merenda Wallpaper\" class=\"wp-image-331948\" width=\"515\" height=\"713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/elva6_master-686x950.jpg 686w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/elva6_master-253x350.jpg 253w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/elva6_master-87x120.jpg 87w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/elva6_master-674x933.jpg 674w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/elva6_master.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 515px) 100vw, 515px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/furniture\/wall-decorations\/wallpaper\/elva-rose-floral-print-color-bella-black-ground-red-floral-on-smooth-paper\/id-f_12002861\/\">Elva Rose in Bella by Merenda Wallpaper<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Flora and Fauna:<\/strong> Century-old textiles incorporate flowers and animals, and those designs are still being used in homes. Merenda points to her company&#8217;s Cornrows, Elva Rose, NYC Manhole and Snake Party patterns \u2014 &#8220;all timeless,&#8221; she says, &#8220;because of the organic shapes and natural elements.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/furniture\/wall-decorations\/wallpaper\/wabi-bone-wallpaper-wall-mural-gold-metallic\/id-f_8874263\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bone_FRAMED_2LovelyGays_master.jpg\" alt=\"Wabi Bone in Gold Metallic by Calico Wallpaper\" class=\"wp-image-331949\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bone_FRAMED_2LovelyGays_master.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bone_FRAMED_2LovelyGays_master-525x350.jpg 525w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bone_FRAMED_2LovelyGays_master-120x80.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/furniture\/wall-decorations\/wallpaper\/wabi-bone-wallpaper-wall-mural-gold-metallic\/id-f_8874263\/\">Wabi Bone in gold metallic<\/a> by Calico Wallpaper<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Organic abstractions: <\/strong>Fluid, organic prints also have major staying power. \u201cWabi was Calico Wallpaper\u2019s first print and is still the most successful,\u201d says Cope. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-use\">How to Use<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wallpaper\u2019s function is obvious, but creative application can really elevate the effect.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/photo\/maximalist-living-room-new-york-ny\/3662862\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/1824_PhilipMitchellDesign_210-712x950.jpg\" alt=\"Living room by Philip Mitchell at the 2018 Kips Bay Decorator Show House. Photo by Annie Schlechter\" class=\"wp-image-331955\" width=\"534\" height=\"713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/1824_PhilipMitchellDesign_210-712x950.jpg 712w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/1824_PhilipMitchellDesign_210-262x350.jpg 262w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/1824_PhilipMitchellDesign_210-90x120.jpg 90w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/1824_PhilipMitchellDesign_210-768x1025.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/1824_PhilipMitchellDesign_210-699x933.jpg 699w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/1824_PhilipMitchellDesign_210.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 534px) 100vw, 534px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/photo\/maximalist-living-room-new-york-ny\/3662862\/\">Living room by Philip Mitchell at the 2018 Kips Bay Decorator Show House<\/a>. Photo by Annie Schlechter<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cover the fifth wall. <\/strong>The most-finished spaces are well imagined from floor to ceiling. \u201cRecently, people have become bolder in their use of wallpaper, covering all four walls and the ceiling, aka the fifth wall. This is my favorite wallpaper trend \u2014 it\u2019s like stepping into a jewelry box,\u201d says Barneby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"734\" height=\"950\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/unspecified-1-1-734x950.jpg\" alt=\"Dallas living room by Kerstin Kelli. Photo by Max Kim-Bee\" class=\"wp-image-331958\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/unspecified-1-1-734x950.jpg 734w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/unspecified-1-1-270x350.jpg 270w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/unspecified-1-1-93x120.jpg 93w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/unspecified-1-1-768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/unspecified-1-1-1187x1536.jpg 1187w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/unspecified-1-1-721x933.jpg 721w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/unspecified-1-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 734px) 100vw, 734px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/photo\/transitional-living-room-dallas-tx\/817343\/\">Dallas living room by Kerstin Kelli<\/a>. Photo by Max Kim-Bee<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mix patterns<\/strong>. Bringing different patterns together takes a space from basic to special. \u201cI think you can mix pretty much any prints, as long as there is a unifying color,\u201d says Barneby. \u201cA floral wallpaper looks lovely with a plaid or a stripe. I would aim to use at least three patterns in a room, but always try to vary the scale.\u201d<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/furniture\/wall-decorations\/wallpaper\/brooklyn-manhole-printed-wallpaper-blue-manhole-cover\/id-f_12622482\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"626\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/BK_MANHOLE_PHOTOMAPPED_blue_on_white_master.jpg\" alt=\"Brooklyn Manhole wallpaper in blue by Merenda Wallpaper\" class=\"wp-image-331961\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/BK_MANHOLE_PHOTOMAPPED_blue_on_white_master.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/BK_MANHOLE_PHOTOMAPPED_blue_on_white_master-429x350.jpg 429w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/BK_MANHOLE_PHOTOMAPPED_blue_on_white_master-120x98.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/furniture\/wall-decorations\/wallpaper\/brooklyn-manhole-printed-wallpaper-blue-manhole-cover\/id-f_12622482\/\">Brooklyn Manhole wallpaper in blue by Merenda Wallpaper<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bring the outdoors in<\/strong>. Innovative designers have gone beyond the traditional nature motifs, finding beauty in the industrial elements of city life. Merenda says she likes to use \u201curban normalities, such as patterns or textures you see on the street, and create something beautiful for indoors.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> She cites Merenda Wallpaper\u2019s Manhole print, often used in office spaces, but adds, \u201cI am also about to release a pattern in which blueprints from the 1900s are formed into a classic camouflage pattern.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\" id=\"shop-for-wallpaper-on-1stdibs\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/furniture\/wall-decorations\/wallpaper\/\">Shop for Wallpaper on 1stdibs<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Forget everything you believed about wallpaper (including mental images of your great aunt\u2019s outdated decor). 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