Eva Sonaike

Blue Wallpaper Ideas For Every Home

3 months ago

Brighten up your interiors this summer

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Eva Sonaike

Walls looking a little dull? Perhaps it’s time for a transformation. If selecting a shade has you feeling stuck, it’s no secret that blue is the interior design colour of the moment – but it isn’t just for kitchen cabinets (or downstairs bathrooms, for that matter). Read on for some blue wallpaper ideas to help take your home from stark to spectacular.

Blue Wallpaper Aesthetic: How To Use Blue Wallpaper In Your Home

‘Aye’ wallpaper by Eva Sonaike

Whether you’re envisioning a tasteful accent wall or you want to give your entire room a revamp, wallpaper is your secret weapon. Gone are the days of shying away from loud patterns and sticking to pale paint – it’s time to be bold. This is where your blue wallpaper takes centre stage.

After all, colour is most definitely an interiors trend for 2024. Courtney Brannan, Principal at Champalimaud Design, explains: ‘People are looking to have more fun with colours and textures, experimenting tastefully with bright and bold design rather than sticking to the neutral, muted palettes that have dominated modern design in recent years. Infusing spaces with a playful attitude and moving away from predictable colour palettes brings a youthful and fresh take.’

But if you’re taking the plunge and shopping for wallpaper, you’re likely wondering where to start. Plain or patterned wallpaper? Surface-printed products, or the hand-painted variety? Here are some handy tips.

Colour

First off, you’ll need to decide on a shade. If you’re going for blue, the colour itself is often associated with relaxation and stability – think calming skies and enchanting oceans. Lighter tones such as powder blue and duck egg can help a room to feel spacious and airy, while darker shades like navy and royal blue can add drama and sophistication.

Print

Wallpaper can bring textures and patterns to a room in ways that paint can’t. Whether you opt for bright florals, striking geometric designs or classic stripes, wallpaper will help to bring depth and dimension to your home.

Application

Despite what its name may suggest, don’t forget that wallpaper isn’t just restricted to walls – use it to line the back of cabinets and shelves for an eye-catching pop of colour, or go for a patterned design on the ceiling (yes, really) to really elevate your space.