When it comes to decorating our homes, the walls are often the most overlooked element. The truth is that when we decorate a room, the walls that surround it play a very interesting role as an extension of the decor we choose with the furniture or other elements such as curtains or accessories like pillows or vases.
At Culmia, we’re sharing this guide to the latest trends in wall decor so that the room you’re decorating gets a perfect 10 and leaves no one indifferent. Ready to get swept up in the trends and give your home’s style a fresh twist? Keep reading to discover the latest trends in wall decor and find the one that best suits your taste and needs.
Walls that connect us to nature
One of the defining trends of 2022 —and one that is expected to continue into 2023—is connecting with nature, even within our own homes. That’s why an excellent way to decorate walls is to use colors that resemble those found in nature and to incorporate natural elements, such as hanging gardens, into the design.
The colors you should choose to give your walls this natural look are wood-toned browns combined with greens, whites, and occasionally blues. Remember how important it is to apply the Pantone colors correctly so they create harmony.
There are several options for setting up your indoor hanging garden, ranging from installing a dedicated structure to using hidden shelves to display your plants. You can also incorporate other decorative elements, such as paintings or mirrors, but they shouldn’t be too eye-catching, since nature takes center stage in this trend.
Go with wallpaper for the walls
Although it may seem like a thing of the past, just like in fashion, interior design trends are also cyclical. As a result, wall decor using wallpaper has become very popular in recent months. However, there is one key difference from that trend of the 1970s.
When it comes to updating wallpaper, the current trend is to use it on just one or two walls in a room, combined with paint on the rest of the walls. The great thing about this approach is that you can experiment with numerous designs and patterns, and it can even become part of the decor. For example, there’s a trend of using wallpaper in bedrooms, specifically on the wall behind the headboard, which draws more attention to that wall while also allowing you to either skip the headboard altogether or choose one with simple lines, if you prefer.
The rustic trend is also making its way onto the walls of our homes
Another recent trend in wall decor that has become very popular in recent years is a return to rustic styles as a counterpoint to our increasingly tech-driven lives. Although it may align with the naturalist trend, there are some differences. In this regard, walls are typically left painted white or in a neutral color, allowing the items we place on them to take center stage.
You’ve probably already noticed the huge influence of macramé and jute decorations on this trend, where materials like wood, stone, and natural fabrics take center stage. One of the best ideas for wall decor in this style is to mix and match elements. For example, you can create a wall display using a jute rug and a mirror with a simple frame.
Trends in Wall Decor with an Industrial Touch and Unusual Textures
As a counterpoint to these styles, which are more nature-inspired, we also see a trend with an industrial touch that makes use of a combination of different textures—ones that, until now, we’ve found to be rather unusual in interior design. One of these textures is concrete, along with others that give the room an unfinished look.
Specifically, this style of decor is called wabi-sabi and seeks to highlight, precisely, the beauty of the unfinished, as well as that of antique and weathered elements. In a word, it highlights the beauty of imperfection. This trend will lend a relaxed and laid-back feel to any space where you apply it and pairs perfectly with industrial-style furniture and steel finishes.
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