Creating an English country-style wall isn't as hard as it looks – this Sabrina Carpenter-approved wallpaper trick is a timeless recipe for success

This year, Sabrina Carpenter's influence is unrivaled – and her power extends to the world of interior design, specifically a 16th-century decor quirk that has never felt as fashionable. The trend in question: Chintz.

Chintz was made in India as early as the 16th century, exhibiting vibrant floral and geometric patterns created with mordant-dyeing and hand-painting techniques. It arrived in Europe by the late 17th century.

It was initially popular for clothing and, most importantly, interior decoration, establishing itself as an ornate wallpaper trend. Sabrina Carpenter, however, has brought this look firmly into 2025, and it's a reminder that the most historic features are often the most beautiful.

The singer took to Instagram to pose in front of a gold chintz wallpapered wall, and it serves as a reminder why this patterned look is so timeless. The wallpaper commands attention, but the curtains are just as notable.

The gold pattern complements the wallpaper, as does the textured lighting fixture, with its gold texture and fringing – another interior design trend of 2025.

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Perhaps unsurprisingly, designers are just as impressed by Sabrina's aesthetic.

'With its lush florals and heritage patterns, the allure of chintz wallpaper is down to its ability to feel both romantic and nostalgic, all while being versatile enough to complement an array of design styles. Once associated with grand English country homes and traditional interiors, it has become the bold alternative to the minimalist design we've seen take over in recent years,' comments Helen Ashmore, the head of design at Laura Ashley.

'Now, homeowners are creating homes that feel layered and allow their personality to shine through, and a bold chintz wallpaper will achieve that with ease. It brings so much character and personality to a space, all while paying homage to heritage design.'

Sabrina's space brings the look to the modern day, but as Helen explains, there are more ways to make it fit for 2026 and beyond.

'To make it work in a more contemporary setting, you need to balance the boldness of the wallpaper with clean, sleek lines and a restrained colour palette in the rest of the space. The key is to allow the wallpaper to be the focal point, whether it's on an accent wall, above dado-height panelling, or wrapped around the space. You then want to balance the richness with natural materials like linen and wood and add in soft metallics to add a touch of sophistication,' she says.

Similarly, leading with a large-scale floral wallpaper and then layering this with small-scale prints, stripes, and geometrics on furniture and accessories around the room will help to create a thoroughly modern feeling. This will allow the wallpaper to feel fresh and unexpected, adding personality to even the most modern of homes.'