Wallpaper is just paper you hang on walls, but its mere presence can transform your home, alter its vibe and elevate its style. Indeed, your home wallpaper can be quite powerful, although you must use it with care.

Wallpaper seems to cycle between periods of popularity and obscurity. One generation of people would use it on every available surface, and the next generation couldn’t wait to strip it off their walls.

Today, wallpaper is back with a vengeance, and cool wallpaper ideas abound. However, if you want your papered walls to pass the test of time and overcome the subsequent generation’s tendency to eschew everything old for all things new, you must be discerning in your home wallpaper design choices and practice restraint when executing wallpaper decoration plans. Trends may come and go, but as the luxury jewelry house Tiffany & Co. likes to say, good taste is forever.

1. Abstract

Abstract refers to design that does not attempt to reflect real objects. It’s created using lines, colors, shapes, forms, strokes, blobs, or two or more of these combined.

You cannot find actual drawings of flowers, trees, rocks, clouds, animals, or any real object – animate or inanimate – on abstract wallpaper. However, abstract wallpapers may inadvertently (or inadvertently) evoke real and relatable objects and sceneries.

Take the violet wallpaper design from Jannelli & Volpi (see below). This abstract house wallpaper shows blobs or gestural marks of muted pinks, purples, and beige, but it gives the impression of a field of violets or wildflowers viewed through a haze.

Jannelli & Volpi Wallpaper - Violet (5342)

https://www.sedarglobal.com/uae-en/wallpaper/jannelli-volpi/j-v/1037472

Why Abstract Wallpaper

Abstract wallpaper is an excellent option for minimalist interiors. However, abstract design can complement many types of aesthetics. For instance, the above wallpaper from Jannelli & Volpi can actually work in a bohemian bedroom.

These wallpapers are highly versatile. Since they are non-objective, they can be interpreted and received in many ways. They can engage attention and the imagination. Lighting can alter how they’re perceived, and the colors, furniture, and furnishings in a room affect how they appear.

Abstract wallpapers are quite sophisticated as well, creating a certain mood or atmosphere and adding depth and texture to an interior without being literal. They are also quite effective in adding visual interest without overwhelming the space.

We have many abstract wallpaper designs. Below are a few of them:

Versace Wallpaper - Yellow (IV-37048-4)

https://www.sedarglobal.com/uae-en/wallpaper/versace-home/versace-home/1145418

(Also available in Ivory, Green, Blue, and Black)

Armani Casa Exclusive Wallcoverings - Light Brown (GA5-9510)

https://www.sedarglobal.com/uae-en/wallpaper/armani-casa/armani-casa/1097989

(Also available in Ivory, Blue, Green, Silver, and Beige)

Premium Collection Wallpaper - Beige (A8010205)

https://www.sedarglobal.com/uae-en/wallpaper/premium-collection/premium-collection/1101277

(Also available in Ivory)

Missoni Home Wallcovering - Golden Oak (10260)

https://www.sedarglobal.com/uae-en/wallpaper/missoni-home/missoni-home/1248374

2. Floral

Floral wallpapers depict flowers, leaves, trees, and other botanical themes and come in pastel hues or vibrant jewel tones. They can be hyperrealistic – the wallpaper is like a photograph of the flower or plant it showcases. This Graceful Orchids panel wallpaper is an example.

Graceful Orchids - 400x280cm - Purple (1414-SD)

https://www.sedarglobal.com/uae-en/wallpaper/mural-wallpaper/murals/1051970

Floral wallpapers can also be stylized and minimalist or a mix of realistic and stylized. Such wallpapers may almost seem abstract – but they’re not. Minimalist floral wallpapers may use simplified shapes and lines, but there’s no doubt about the subject of the design. The light brown Marco Polo floral wallpaper is a case in point.

Marco Polo Wallpaper - Light Brown (5014-GEN)

https://www.sedarglobal.com/uae-en/wallpaper/marco-polo/marco-polo/1018455

(Also available in Brown)

Why Floral Wallpaper

A floral panel wallpaper can make an excellent feature or accent wall. A realistic floral design can look like a mural and serve as a fantastic focal point for your room.

Dream of Poppies - 400x280cm - Light Green (1418-SD)

https://www.sedarglobal.com/uae-en/wallpaper/mural-wallpaper/murals/1051974

Otherwise, a floral wallpaper design can add romance to your bedroom or living room. Floral wallpapers will fit right in, moreover, in formal dining rooms and other vintage-inspired interiors. The right floral design can look quite elegant.

Here are a few of the floral wallpapers we have:

Marco Polo Wallpaper - Violet (3052-GCV)

https://www.sedarglobal.com/uae-en/wallpaper/marco-polo/marco-polo/1018531

(Also available in Light Brown)

Jannelli & Volpi Wallpaper - Light Grey (5304)

https://www.sedarglobal.com/uae-en/wallpaper/jannelli-volpi/j-v/1037386

(Also available in Grey, Silver, Green, and Blue)

Versace Wallpaper - Green (IV-93585-6)

https://www.sedarglobal.com/uae-en/wallpaper/versace-home/versace-home/1145357

(Also available in Light Brown, Red, and Ivory)

3. Damask

Consider using damask wallpaper if your interior scheme is Victorian, antique, traditional, classic, or vintage. That said, damask can also work with modern home wallpaper design; do not be too quick to dismiss it as a wallpaper decoration option for your contemporary or minimalist home. For instance, low-contrast gray damask wallpaper pairs well with naturally bright minimalist interiors.

Damask is a woven, jacquard-patterned fabric that gets its name from the Syrian city of Damascus, the city that made it famous (although damask originated from China). It’s characterized by a design or motif – typically symmetrical and monochromatic – incorporated into the weave itself, and it was (and remains) a popular choice in upholstery and designer products.

Damask wallpaper was originally created to replace damask tapestries or match damask upholstery. Thus, damask wallpapers have symmetrical and often tone-on-tone prints of popular damask motifs like flowers. Contemporary options can be flocked, metallic, and textured but still have mainly floral themes.

Marco Polo Wallpaper - Light Brown (3001-GCV)

https://www.sedarglobal.com/uae-en/wallpaper/marco-polo/marco-polo/1018534

Damask is great for formal dining rooms, living rooms, bedrooms, and other areas with jacquard-fabric upholstered furniture. Seek professional help if pairing it with modern interiors, as you need to balance and harmonize the design with the room’s brightness, light sources, furniture, and furnishings.

Why Damask Wallpaper

A damask wallpaper can be the perfect backdrop for Victorian-style furniture and furnishings. It adds a depth and richness of texture that can make a space look expensive, elegant, and luxurious.

We have a number of damask wallpaper designs, including the following:

Versace Wallpaper - Red (IV-36692-7)

https://www.sedarglobal.com/uae-en/wallpaper/versace-home/versace-home/1145370

(Also available in Silver, Grey, Gold, Green, Pink, and Yellow)

Jannelli & Volpi Wallpaper - Silver (5353)

https://www.sedarglobal.com/uae-en/wallpaper/jannelli-volpi/j-v/1037496

(Also available in Navy Blue, Dark Brown, Light Brown, and Green)

Premium Collection Wallpaper - Light Blue (GF62033)

https://www.sedarglobal.com/uae-en/wallpaper/jannelli-volpi/j-v/1037386

(Also available in Grey, Dark Cream, Beige, Ivory, and Light Grey)

Elevate Your Home Design With Wallpaper

The popularity of wallpapers waxes and wanes from generation to generation, but they never truly go out of fashion. If you want a quick and convenient way to upgrade your home’s style, consider using wallpaper. A cool wallpaper design can become a good focal point, and a wallpaper decoration can immediately make your interior feel new again.

Sedar is a window treatment and wall covering expert that has been serving the needs of discerning homeowners since 1892. We have many wallpaper designs you can choose from. Shop our wallpapers and find an abstract, floral, or damask wallpaper decor inspiration for your home.