Not any more. The writing is quite literally on the wall for paint. The interiors mood has well and truly changed. Maybe sumptuous wallpaper designs with their luxurious finishes have seduced us as we crave opulence in our lives? Who knows the reasons behind this realignment in favour of wallpaper, let’s just be thankful for changing attitudes? It means saying ‘goodbye’ to pallid minimalist interiors and ‘hello’ to energised, vibrant rooms with style in abundance.

There are so many advantages to using wallpaper as a surface covering. Practical considerations are important when re-decorating a home and when flawless plaster  surfaces are absent, wallpaper hides a multitude of sins. However, perhaps the most exciting element of wallpaper as a material is its ability to totally transform a space in an instant. Whether it’s just an accent covering on the chimneybreast or a total refurbishment of every wall in the room, wallpaper can make a massive difference.

Don’t make the mistake of dismissing wallpaper as boring, striped stuff in your grandmother’s sitting room. Wallpaper has travelled a long way in recent years. Choose from textured finishes that give depth and interest to a room, bold trellis designs, large print floral motiffs, rich damasks and luxurious bird designs that sing with style. There are even wallpapers that emulate finishes such as glass, marble and wood, opening up a new world of creative options to the enthusiastic home decorator.

Add to this vast array of self-adhesive vinyl wallcoverings, and the choices really start to stack up.

Those struggling to achieve the authentic style of a french interior should consider a traditional Toile wallpaper design as a quick, easy and totally convincing short cut. Try designs such as Cotillion or Vauxhall Gardens to give a room instant Gallic charm. A boudoir furnished sympathetically with a chaise sofa, elegant commode and armoire, allows the perfect revolution to take place with minimum fuss.

Rooms crying out for a bold statement would benefit from wallpaper murals. Advances in digital photography mean that fresher images can be expanded for use on a large scale. The current hot trend of botanics in interiors can be referenced with dramatic floral murals such as Hortensia in vivid blue; a wonderful , feel-good image that just makes a room. Contemporary interiors with an urban feel are lifted by the addition of a cityscape mural, giving the impression of hovering over a modern skyline. For a quick injection of elegant , neon lit sophistication,try out this Metropolitan mural for size.

The Variety in wallpaper designs is enough to inspire home decorators into giving a room a complete facelift. From delicate rose bud prints, to ornate Chinoiserie, pastoral scenes in french toile, exquisite flora and fauna designs, formal geometrics, regimental stripes, hunting scenes – there’s something to appeal to all tastes. It seems that for the foreseeable future,the answer to interior wallcoverings is definitely on a ‘ Roll ‘.

By Aimee Claire

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Previously regarded as an accessory for homes of the wealthy and opulent, Damask is now a popular choice for those looking to create a signature look in any room of their house.

Damask in the home

Used as wallpaper, Damask designs are wonderfully textured, adding depth, character, colour, and luxury to any room of the home. Often heavily patterned, Damask wallpaper will also create a myriad of interesting shapes and surfaces across your home, helping you to make the most of each space.

Damask is a design classic, helping to blend rich, traditional styles, with more contemporary décor for a striking, statement look. Patterned wallpaper can be used to decorate an entire room, or as a gorgeous feature wall; the choice is yours. Damask wallpaper will look particularly effective when co-ordinated with the right accessories and furnishings, and many examples of this style will feature further embellishments within the design to add glamour quickly and easily.

Black and white Damask designs are particularly popular at present, adding a stylish post-modern feel that is both clean looking and glamorous. Different Damask wallpapers can be used to add varying effects, though; from mysterious eastern patterns that create an Arabian feel, to quintessentially English patterns, Renaissance designs, and echoes of classicalVienna that will fit in with your home’s current interior décor. Damask is very much a versatile choice, and one that has so much to add to your home.

Off the wall

As well as being used to decorate the walls of your home, Damask can also be incorporated into other elements of décor, including home accessories, furniture upholstery and rich fabrics, such as tablecloths, drapes, bedspreads, sofa throws, curtains, and blinds, creating a massive, or subtle, statement as desired.

Damask is a simple way of adding glamour and elegance to your home. Used on accessories such as lampshades, pillows and cushions, candles, vases, table settings, wall hangings, and rugs, Damask can be easily incorporated into the home, regardless of current furnishings and décor. In fact, almost anything that can be printed is capable of featuring the Damask pattern – and will look even more stunning for it.

While Damask can be beautiful and timelessly elegant, it is important not to overload your home with its many designs. For example, if you choose Damask wallpaper, try co-ordinating it with simple and bold block colours so as not to draw attention away from your wall’s stunning patterns. Luxurious, textured fabrics, antique or antique feel-accessories and chunky furniture can work really well with Damask designs, introducing the grandeur of Damask into your home.

By David

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Okay, so the weather forecasters don’t always get it right, but that doesn’t matter when summer can be brought indoors. Even if it’s raining cats and dogs outside, we can splash summer all over the house with some hot interior decorating ideas.

Pastels are often considered the true colours of summer. Picture a line of wooden beach huts along the sand, painted in pale blues, pinks and greens. Experimenting with these muted pastels in the home gives it a freshness and vitality, perfect for the warmer days. Paint walls with chalky yellows and pistachio greens and opt for a matt finish if a more traditional flavour is required. Take more inspiration from the seaside with deck chair fabrics for cushion covers and fit some wooden DIY shutters at the windows to let the sun stream in. With just a few little changes, that relaxed, beach house feel we all love in summer, can be easily achieved.

Another place to harvest renovation inspiration in the height of summer is the garden. Overflowing with flowers and blossom, why not echo this abundance inside? Give a room a fresh start by covering a wall or two with pretty floral wallpaper. The variety of floral wallpaper designs is as extensive as the blooms in the garden and it’s a good idea to use it as a starting point for the rest of the room. Tiny rosebud or hydrangea motifs evoke nostalgic, retro looks, whereas more tropical botanic themes spark off exotic ideas – let the flowers lead the way and soon summer will come calling. Arrange some fresh flowers in a pretty vase and place on the windowsill, position candles or night-lights on the mantelpiece to make the most of warm, summer evenings. Other ways of introducing the outside world in include bowls piled high with fresh summer fruit and aromatic herbs and colourful geraniums in window boxes. Using natural materials such as bamboo, hemp and jute in rugs, seating and cushions adds a kicked back, beachside edge to a room that oozes summertime.

Sombre colours should be reserved for the colder months, so lift dark sofas and chairs with light coloured slip covers or throws. Is there a wood fired stove in the room? Why not artfully arrange any leftover logs into an attractive stack – a reminder of distant winter nights. A scatter cushion in coordinating floral fabric placed on a comfortable armchair by the window, and you’re all set to settle down and read the latest summer blockbuster.

Summer brings with it hotter nights, so why not treat yourself to some new lightweight bed linen? Winter bedding is too warm for summer temperatures, so make the switch to summer linen. A whole room can be lifted with a new design of bedding. Whether it’s stripes, folksy embroidered cotton or a chintzy floral fabric, get wrapped up in some crisp new sheets for summer.

The hot weather will be here before we know it, so let’s get cracking on those renovation inspiration ideas and enjoy a memorable summer of style…

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