We turned to the experts to ask which trends they see taking center stage when it comes to papering our walls in 2023. “I love seeing all the artists coming into the home space, including using wallpaper as a medium," Elliott shares. “Their unique use of color and expression adds so much personality—what better way to live with art than on an entire wall or room?” Lizzie McGraw, the owner of Tumbleweed & Dandelion and author of Creative Style, agrees. “We are seeing a lot more mural wallpapers,” she notes. “It’s such a great idea to take a picture you love and craft your own wallpaper.” “Neutrals are never going out of style, but especially in 2023, I see tinted pastels or soft taupes mixed with something just slightly different,” she explains. “They add a calm sophistication to a space.” Designer Jennifer Hunter agrees. “I see more color and bolder, statement wallpapers for 2023,” she says. “Clients are becoming more inclined to add more color to their bedrooms, but I love wallpaper in any space. It adds a dimension that you cannot attain with paint.” “Next year is all about incorporating fresh, vibrant paint colors or wallpaper in unexpected areas to freshen up your space,” he says. “You can expect to see more vacation-vibe designs with island greenery and wallpaper that incorporates nature.” “We’re loving all the texture and depths that can be created with wall treatments—even in monochromatic or simple spaces,” says the duo. “Wallpaper is a great way to bring a space to life and create incredible depth.” We also heard from designer Grey Joyner, who agrees that texture on the wall makes for fun design. “Faux textures, like a plaster look or even a faux wood-grained wallpaper, are so much fun to experiment with," she says. “I recently used a wood veneer wallpaper, and it took a kitchen to a whole new level of warmth.” Designer Cherie Lee added that she can’t wait to see natural fibers such as grass, cloth, hessian wallpaper, and cane effect wallpapers. “They can add texture and layering to a room in a less expensive way,” she says. “Wallpaper can be a simple way to add texture, and you can use it on inserts or joinery or walls.” “Although wallpaper and upholstery prints have been thought of as a traditional style, wait and see how these prints will be incorporated into a multitude of interior styles—it will be thoughtful and impactful,” they share. “Everything is warming up and moving more toward earthy colors around the home,” Gena Kirk, VP of the design studio for KB Home, says. “Universally attractive warm tones like caramels, mid-tone browns, mushroom, and terracotta offer an inviting and welcoming atmosphere.” Designer Bradley Odom agrees. “Over the next year, we plan on using wallpaper on ceilings more often," he notes. “We like to use a paper that adds warmth, texture, and movement over a distinctive pattern. It adds depth to a room without stealing the spotlight.” Kirk notes that she’s also seeing wallpaper call back to other eras, too: “This this time in Baroque and Art Deco designs, large-scale geometrics, and abstracts modern patterns.” “Murals are still gaining traction and the best place to use these is on large walls like an entryway,” Joyner agrees. “This ensures that the effect doesn’t get lost and that you can actually step back and admire the entirety of the design.”
