Buyer’s guide to wallpaper

Intimidated by wallpaper? We understand, there’s thousands on offer. With choice aplenty, we’ve picked 10 wall trendsetters that are hot right now and suggest tips to consider if you’re new to the papering game.

1. Strong botanicals
Greenery goes graphic, moving away from delicate lines. Key to this trend is bold, large and confident patterns rather than fussy designs. Check out IE…Wallpaper’s Eco velvet leaf (£105) or Portofino range (£30.95). For something more unique, we’re fans of Kuboaa’s work, where designer Andrew Hardiman tackles nature with difference. Get his simply graphic Ginko wallpaper, (£55) based on the shape of the Ginko plant.

2. Be unique
‘Why force yourself to live with poorly printed patterns, in washed out inks and colours when you could invest in something unique,’ says Johanna Basford, who draws bespoke wallpapers by hand, before they are traditionally silk-screen printed in her Aberdeenshire studio. Go feminine with her parlour design or monochrome with her intricate Peking wallpaper (both £16.50 per metre).

3. Graphic and green
Dominic Crinson uses technological processes and futuristic designs to create his graphic wallpaper prints. Best of all, his collections use FSC certified textiles and products and non-toxic inks so they’re completely above-board environmentally. We love this washable Jantar Mantar design (£62.95) which can even be used in wet areas. Read more about Dominic Crinson in our exclusive interview.