The Reinvented Comeback of Wallpaper: More Than Just Background
In recent years, wallpaper has made a bold return, proving it’s more than just a backdrop. Today’s designs, with their transformative power, can elevate spaces from ordinary to extraordinary, offering a unique way to express creativity and style. At LOLA maisonette, we celebrate the artistry behind wallpapers, embracing their ability to transport us to different worlds. The truly magical journey begins when these designs are seamlessly integrated with our furniture, decor, and personal touches, sparking a sense of excitement and anticipation for the new look of your space.
Wallpaper as a Statement of Personal Identity
Wallpapers are a powerful tool for expressing one's unique personal identity and style. They can transform a room, acting as a bold focal point or altering the mood entirely, allowing you to create inspiring interiors that reflect your personal tastes. From cozy and homey to sexy and dreamy, wallpaper adds new dimensions to a space. Consider using wallpaper in unexpected places like inside closets, on the backs of bookshelves, or even on ceilings to enhance and personalize often overlooked spaces, making every corner of your home a reflection of yourself.
Eco-Friendly and Innovative Brands
Today's wallpapers are not just about aesthetics but sustainability and innovation. Brands like Farrow & Ball use traditional methods to produce environmentally friendly wallpapers at their Dorset factory. House of Hackney combines luxury with sustainability, meeting rigorous B Corp environmental and social standards. Wallshope offers wallpapers made in the USA with 30% recyclable materials and non-toxic inks. Other notable mentions include La Grand Classique, Chasing Paper, Cole & Son, Osborne & Little, and Milton & King, each committed to sustainable practices and high-quality designs.
Exploring Textures and Dimensions
Modern wallpapers can mimic metal, marble, leather, or fabric, offering sensory and visual depth. Companies, like I Love Wallpaper and Happy Wall provide various designs and textures that transform flat surfaces into vibrant, tactile landscapes, adding character and depth to any room. Londubh Studio stands out with its bold, maximalist designs that celebrate full color and shimmer, printed in Los Angeles.
Historical and Artistic Patterns
The revival of historical patterns such as Art Deco and Victorian styles offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, reinterpreted for modern homes. Adelphi Paper Hangings, Isidore Leroy, Waterhouse Wallhangings, Papier Français, Fine & Dandy Co. Bradbury& Bradbury, and Wallpaper from the 70s each bring authentic vintage patterns into the contemporary era, blending culture, history, and modernity.
The Flexibility of Removable Wallpapers
Removable wallpapers, especially peel-and-stick varieties, provide a stress-free option for those who rent or like to change their interiors frequently. Brands like Wallshope and Livette's Wallpapers offer designs that are easy to apply, remove, and recycle, providing flexibility without the permanent commitment.
DIY Wallpaper Alternatives
For the creatively inclined, alternatives like stenciling, fabric wall coverings, and block printing allow for a hands-on approach to personalizing spaces. Molly Mahon offers online courses at Create Academy in block printing, providing tools and knowledge for anyone looking to create their own wallpaper designs.
Wallpaper is not just a part of home decor; it's an integral element of personal storytelling within a space. It transforms walls into canvases for expression and creativity, making each decorated space a unique reflection of one's style and philosophy.
