March 1, 2022 — By Meg Fox  

Wallpaper Rising

Four wallcovering manufacturers share some of their newest collections — along with what’s driving trends in 2022 — as consumer appetite for wall coverings shows no sign of abating.

PHILLIP JEFFRIES
Philip Bershad, president, and Tara Van Lunen, design director
www.phillipjeffries.com

TREND: LAYERED TEXTURES
Texture continues to play an important role in the layering of a room. From finely textured linens to crisp paper weaves, classically nubby grass cloths, hand-painted relief and mixed mediums woven together for a unique look and hand.

  • Gramercy Weave, a natural linen-inspired paper weave, has subtle texture and comes in a variety of colors.

     

  • Juicy Jute II is a classic grass cloth crafted from the finest quality jute.

     

  • Boho Block contains a mix of sisal and wood.

     

  • Soho Shimmer has a raw concrete look with matte and metallic details.

     

TREND: BOLDLY SCALED MURALS
Designers have always embraced murals, and more clients are up for making that big wall statement. From abstract to botanical or classic to modern, there is a mural to fit every design scheme.

  • Fresh is a visual feast inspired by expressive street art.

     

  • Beat features a large free-form brush stroke that moves effortlessly across the wall, creating depth and perspective.

     

  • Tag re-creates the vibrancy and voice of a city with a layered street-art-inspired mural.

     

TREND: JUXTAPOSITION OF STYLES
Urban Fringe, the latest Spring ’22 collection of 19 designs for Phillip Jeffries, is one of juxtaposition: a combination of organic and sleek, imperfect yet polished, or where understated minimalism achieves maximalist luxury.

Adorn pairs authentic wood with metallic leaf for an undeniable mix of organic meets luxe.

TEMPAPER
Jennifer Matthews, creative director
www.tempaper.com

TREND: BOLDER COLORS
We have been receiving requests for bolder colors as people lean more into color in general. I think this trend will continue into 2022 as we see maximalism coming back.

Flourish in Trippy Teal brings bold color and movement anywhere it goes.

 

TREND: UNCONVENTIONAL USE
We see people using peel-and-stick wallpaper in unexpected spaces and in unexpected ways, such as on the floor as tile, on cabinets or to create a faux headboard. This is one of our favorite trends — it’s a super affordable way to bring more color and pattern to the wall space above your bed. It is great for renters but also for dorm rooms.

Bohemia — a fresh take on a traditional damask — is fluid and dreamy as a faux headboard.

 

TREND: EMPHASIS ON JOYFUL EXPRESSION
We have seen more and more people embracing the originality of their home via wallpaper. This celebration and expression of creativity will be a trend that continues into 2022.

Maria en Patricia — a playful, whimsical design from the She She Collection — takes inspiration from sun-soaked days of sunrise yoga, morning reflection and sightseeing along the subtle, rugged island of Curaçao with the locals.

WALLSAUCE
Nicole Yeardley, digital marketing and content manager
www.wallsauce.com

TREND: HUES OF BLUE
After the popularity of navy, blue is predicted to flourish. From notes of cornflower, royal, duck-egg and more, expect to see a demand for a rainbow of blue wallpaper murals.

  • Blue Wild Meadow has a soft white background and breathtaking colors such as cornflower blue, light-blue and pale green.

     

  • The octopus design in Underwater Dream VI is the perfect combination of royal blue and gold.

     

  • Duck Egg Panel Wallpaper has a 3D architectural quality.

     

TREND: APPETITE FOR GREENS
In the year 2022, green is the color to crave, particularly sage. Not only does this earthy tone mirror our natural environment, but it’s easy to decorate with.

  • Tropical Landscape 2 is a vintage jungle mural with relaxing tones of sage and inky green.

     

  • The Forever Green floral pattern features white roses and a range of green hues.

     

  • The Monkey Sanctuary mural brings the tropics into your home with layers and layers of green shades.

     

TREND: ORANGE WARMTH
For a home that lacks energy, orange wallpaper is a great option! No longer is this shade just for autumn; it’s going to be a whole-year-round kind of tone. Burnt orange, in particular, is predicted to be a must-have color.

  • Orange Geode embraces on-trend orange hues in a marble-like motif.

     

  • Two Veil Goldfish makes a stunning feature wall in a sea life scheme.

     

TREND: STATEMENT ART
Not only is wallpaper your reborn décor item for the home, but now wallpaper murals are king! For 2022, think statement art, particularly in the much-anticipated tones of blue, sage and orange.

YORK WALLCOVERINGS
DeAnna Hain, executive director of marketing
www.yorkwallcoverings.com

 

TREND: SELF-EXPRESSION
Gone are the days of wanting our homes to look like our neighbors’. People want their spaces to be unique and to reflect them. The spaces that designers are building today are rich in the story that they are telling.

We are seeing vibrant spaces that are alive with boldly colored accents, round furniture and conversational art. Monochromatic, dark and moody interiors with rich layers evoke modern, sexy coziness, while neutral, light palettes are mixed with natural raw materials, such as grass-cloth, to elicit a feeling of calm and wellness.

  • Vibrant Luxor pattern in Hunter Green.

     

  • Endless Summer evokes a dark and moody scheme.

     

  • Paper & Thread Weave is created with natural paper and ramie cotton fibers.

     

TREND: HINTS OF YESTERYEAR
On the flipside, familiarities of yesteryear drive the millennial audience toward vintage-inspired, eclectic spaces mixed with traditional pieces. However, these time-honored pieces are being given new life when accompanied by happy, cheery floral wallpaper and whimsical accents.

Fanciful from the Grandmillennial Collection sports a bird and blossom motif with metallic touches — a modern update to a classic style.

 

TREND: SHADES OF PINK, BLUE, GREEN & MORE
Millennial Pink has made its way to a new, more usable shade in a sandy-toned blush. Midtone blues continue to have a moment, while greens — from emerald to sage to mint — appear everywhere. Grays have been warming up; showcasing the beloved neutral with warm undertones. Whites are becoming a little richer, and putty tones and beiges emerge to blend with the raw organic wood elements that are making an appearance in many interiors.

Sprig & Heron — shown in a coral colorway — is a stunning combination of a bonsai-like tree and majestic herons in flight.

 

TREND: PATTERN-ON-PATTERN
The feature wall has been taking a backseat as homeowners embrace wallcoverings as a total room design element rather than an accent. Not only are people embracing wallcoverings for the full surround of the space, but they are also layering wallpapers room to room, creating a flow throughout the entirety of the home.

Pattern-on-pattern/room-to-room designs create a natural flow throughout, providing pleasingly unexpected transitions from space to space.