Wallpaper is trending again. Sort out your hang-ups here

Wallpaper has gone past granny prints. New designs echo TV shows, stand in for artwork, reflect hobbies. Play, peel, repeat. Who needs to commit, anyway?

Everything you knew about wallpaper – peel it off, tear it away. Granny florals are long gone. Geometrics are in. Textured finishes are doing what paint and plaster cannot. And for undecided Millennials, smaller decals are seamlessly covering up unsightly doorframes and corners. Might the new wall decor be just an oversized laptop sticker? Design experts tell us why they’re excited about the idea.

Regency-themed wallpaper, like the ones in Bridgerton, have been a hit this year.

Use neon colours to brighten up corners and WFH nooks. (SHUTTERSTOCK)

Choose wallpaper that reflects your interests and aspirations. (ADOBE STOCK)

Customise a bespoke mural, a cityscape or a vintage pattern for one wall. (ADOBE STOCK)

For small homes, wall decals and stick-on designs can be pasted in nooks and corners. (SHUTTERSTOCK)

Textured wallpaper adds depth to a house. (ADOBE STOCK)