3 classic wallpaper prints interior designers never tire of

There’s very little else as satisfying as finding a wallpaper you love. It can feel like being a kid in a candy shop, gazing wide-eyed at the sherberts and bonbons, except now they’re replaced with florals and stripes, damask and grasscloth.

When you’re considering different wallpaper ideas for a particular space, the most key decision is that you want something timeless, something you won't tire of in the years to come.

Here, we ask top interior designers which wallpaper prints they never tire of. What are the patterns that never fail to deliver, and how do they, among the vast array of choice, pick a design that will outlast wallpaper trends and avoid the dreaded pattern fatigue?

Wallpaper decision fatigue can be as frustrating as it is wearing. It's further pressure to consider if your favorite wallpaper will feel in years to come, after having your walls expensively repapered, what if you tire of the pattern you once adored?

'Wallpaper designs can inject color, pattern, and interest into a scheme. But you do need to choose carefully, as you don't want to tire whatever is adorning your walls!' says interior designer Fiona Duke

'Timeless designs that mirror your style are likely to work better than following the latest interior design trends. Think about what you will be using the space for and what scale of design will work best. If you are thinking of making more of a statement and want to be a bit more daring, being mindful of the space's function will help to prevent any wallpaper pattern fatigue.'

So here are three wallpaper styles top interior designers say will defy trends:

1. Ditsy florals

‘It’s so hard to pick my favorite wallpaper ever, but I always gravitate towards ditsy small-scale prints,’ explains interior designer Sean Symington.

‘There is something about them that adds a subtle touch of depth to any space. Currently, I’m obsessed with the Poppy Sprig wallpaper from GP&J Baker. So much so, we wrapped my entire studio office space in this! It has such a lovely warmth and texture, and three different colors incorporated, which makes it so much easier to dot those colors around the space in different ways, making for a holistic scheme.’

‘Wallpaper can be such a fun incorporation into any room, so my top tip, first and foremost, is to go bold and have fun with it!' Sean advises

'Getting the scale of the wallpaper print is the next most important thing; if a scale is not right for the space, it may have the opposite effect on how you want to accentuate the room. Then, pick a design that has color dimension to it, that’s really how to make something timeless and not tire of it.'

'This way, the wallpaper becomes more of a backdrop, quietly tying the room together rather than dominating and being the main focal point, allowing your interior choices to evolve around it and shift the mood of the space over time.’

2. Small scale geometric prints

Tennessee-based interior designer Jen Bienvenu also thinks you can't go wrong with small-scale prints, but her preference is more abstract.

'Veere Grenney’s Folly wallpaper for Schumacher is right up there with my favorite wallpapers,' says Jen. 'Chintz and floral patterns follow a cyclical cycle of falling in and out of fashion, but Grenney’s Folly pattern has real staying power.'

'Reminiscent of coral, it’s one of my favorites because of its versatility. It feels at home in both large and small application settings. It can read geometric or floral based on its movement. And depending on the colorway, it can read coastal or find itself at home applied to the walls of a cabin in the woods.'

'When I study this paper, I’m unsure of what organic shapes I’m staring at. Is it more sea-like or twig-like? Either way, it has that mysterious quality that draws us into our appreciation for the world.'

3. Classic stripes

'I never tire of decorating with stripes,' says Fiona Duke. 'And the Estelle wallpaper by Sandberg wallpaper brings vibrancy and happiness in abundance. The striking design is bold and brave, yet also able to blend into the backdrop of a room design. It's very adaptable and feels super classic too.'

‘If you are going to opt for striped wallpaper, I prefer wrapping it around a whole room. It shows you've committed to the design and are being purposeful with the placement,' she adds.

'If it's for a bedroom, then you need to be mindful of the overall impression this will give. Opt for small-scale designs and softer color tones, as you don't want it to feel too overpowering. However, if you're installing in a space such as a powder room, then fewer rules apply and you can afford to go big and bold. Make a statement. Get people talking. Create a buzz around this room!'

If you're on the hunt for the best wallpaper for your space, these designers have plenty of inspiration to offer. It's worth keeping your finger on the pulse with current trends, but on the whole, trends come and go, so take inspiration from these experts' advice and put your personal preference first, choosing prints you know you will never tire of.