Not Your Grandmother's Wallpaper: The Beauty of Modern Wallpaper

Wallpaper has a bad reputation these days. It’s known as “old-fashioned” and “tacky,” with many people favoring paint instead. Now, we may be biased, but we love what wallpaper can do to a space. Today’s wallpaper is not the wallpaper you’ve seen in your grandmother’s house, that’s for sure.

If you’re dipping your toes into the wonderful world of wallpaper but you’re not sure how to start, we’ve got some inspiration for you! Read on to learn all about ways you can use wallpaper to truly make your home feel like you.

Transforming a Space

Wallpaper can literally change your perception of your space. Let’s break it down.

First, it can make a space feel larger than it really is. That small den that feels too tight and closed off? Light and bright wallpaper can make it feel more open and spacious. If you choose a creative scenic wallpaper style, you can even give the illusion that the room goes on beyond the walls.

On the other hand, if you want a cozier space, you can use dark wallpaper with dense patterns. This is fantastic for spaces that feel too open and bright. A home library or quiet sitting room would benefit from darker wallpaper.

On a similar note, wallpaper can also change how light appears in your space. Lighter wallpaper, or wallpaper with reflective elements, will bounce light around and make your space feel brighter.

Adding a Focal Point

Perhaps you like the idea of unique and interesting wallpaper, but you don’t know if you want a whole wallpapered room. Don’t worry. Wallpaper is fantastic for accent walls.

“Fun” wallpaper is a great way to create a focal point. Put it behind your headboard in your bedroom or on a gallery wall in your living room. Use it to add some “personality” to an otherwise understated space.

You can also make your focal point unconventional. Wallpapered ceilings are taking the internet by storm. They draw the eye up and add some fun to even the most “normal” of rooms.

Wallpaper isn’t “all or nothing.” Use as much or as little as you like to create a space that speaks to you.

Creating Separate Spaces

Do you have an “open-concept” home? Perhaps you live in a wide-open space, like a studio, that could use some division. Wallpaper is an excellent way to designate separate spaces without actually adding any physical dividing walls or partitions (which can block light and hinder the “flow” of your space).

For example, do you want to create a dining nook? You can use wallpaper around the dining area rather than on the entire wall. Finish the space with an area rug underneath the dining table.

How will you segment your space with wallpaper?

Personalizing Your Home

At the end of the day, wallpaper is a fantastic tool for personalizing your space. Wallpaper comes in so many unique styles and patterns, from subdued and conventional to totally over-the-top. Your options are nearly limitless.

If you want to make your house feel like a home, you have to make it match your “vibe.” With wallpaper, you can do just that.

How Will You Use Wallpaper?

As we said, the wallpaper of today is totally different from the wallpaper you’ve seen in homes for decades. It’s interesting, easier to use, and so much more fun. You can use it to simply add some personal flair or to totally transform your space.

Speaking of transforming your space, we can help you out with that. From the initial planning stages all the way through the completed space, Serenity Interiors will walk you through your home makeover. Reach out for a consultation today!

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