Five Wallpaper Trends in 2025 to Elevate Your Space
If you follow any interior designers on Instagram you’ll know that for the past few years, wallpaper has been having a major moment thanks to innovative technologies and materials, fresh textures, and bold patterns. Whether you're updating a single accent wall or revamping an entire room, these wallpaper trends in 2025 can help transform your space into a unique and expressive interior that paint alone couldn’t achieve.
Thanks to advancements in materials and designs, wallpaper is more versatile, durable, and easy to install (and remove) than ever before. If you're wondering how to incorporate the latest looks, this guide explores the top wallpaper trends and how you can use them to elevate your home in 2025.
Five Wallpaper Trends in 2025
#1 Bold Botanicals
Nature-inspired designs are evolving with large-scale, oversized botanicals that command attention. Think tropical leaves, wildflowers, and jungle-inspired motifs that create a lush, vibrant feel. These wallpapers often feature bold, saturated colors like deep greens, rich blues, and fiery oranges, making them perfect for accent walls or statement-making powder rooms. We incorporated this trend in an upcoming bedroom design by using a bold floral wallcovering on the ceiling to complement the deep green walls.
Where to Use It: Great for living rooms, dining rooms, or entryways where you want to add a touch of the exotic. Pair with natural materials like wood or stone for a cohesive look.
Rendering of an upcoming historic home renovation by Paige Studio, set to be completed in early 2025.
#2 Textured Elegance
In 2025, texture is king. Think grasscloth, silk, or linen-inspired wallpapers that add depth and warmth to a room. These tactile options create a luxurious, layered look that’s subtle yet impactful. Neutral tones like beige, taupe, and soft gray dominate this trend, but we love this collection by Mitchell Black that pairs bold colors and patterns with classic grasscloth textures.
Where to Use It: Ideal for bedrooms, home offices, or anywhere you want a calming, understated atmosphere.
#3 Maximalist Murals
Forget minimalist—maximalism is in for 2025! Mural-style wallpapers featuring large-scale scenes like abstract landscapes, painterly skies, or bold geometric patterns are a top trend. These bold designs transform entire walls into works of art and add a dramatic flair that’s hard to ignore.
Where to Use It: Perfect for a statement wall in a living room, media room, or even a child’s bedroom for a playful touch.
Wall murals are a budget friendly way to add both an accent wall and art to a space.
#4 Retro Revival
Retro patterns from the ’60s and ’70s are making a comeback with a modern twist. Think geometric prints, psychedelic swirls, and nostalgic florals updated with fresh color palettes like dusty pinks, mustard yellows, and muted blues. This trend taps into the nostalgia of past decades while feeling fresh and current.
Where to Use It: Anywhere you want to infuse a little retro personality and playfulness.
Retro inspired patterns can add a nostalgic vibe to any room.
#5 Plaids & Checks with a Classic Twist
Plaid and checkered wallpapers are making a bold return, and blend timeless patterns with modern versatility. In 2025, these patterns are moving beyond traditional country charm to become staples in contemporary spaces. Think soft neutrals for a subtle, sophisticated vibe, or bold colors for a playful, statement-making wall.
Where to use it: These patterns work beautifully in entryways to create a welcoming first impression or in dining rooms for a cozy, upscale atmosphere. They’re also ideal for powder rooms, where bold patterns can make a big impact without overwhelming the space, like we did in the bathroom below.
Classic plaids in modern colorways add a timeless vibe to this traditional Tudor bathroom.
My favorite part about the wallpaper trends set to dominate 2025? The fact that they offer endless opportunities to infuse personality and style into your home. No matter if you’re drawn to bold botanicals or subtle textures, there’s a wallpaper trend this year to suit every taste and space.
Not sure which of these trends will fit your space? When selecting a wallpaper for your home, consider the mood you want to create as well as the function of the room you’ll be using it in. For example, bold and busy patterns can energize a space which are perfect for a playroom or powder room but probably not the best for a home office or bedroom. It’s always best to request samples and see how they look in your space and under different lighting conditions before committing.
Need a little more help pulling together your room? We’d love to chat! You can book a complimentary discovery call with our lead designer, Courtney, to finally get that room pulled together in 2025.
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