Wallpaper has the ability to turn your room from something lifeless and drab to something fab and give it some personality. And the selection has never been more diverse and unique as it is today. Forget the floral printed wallpaper from grandmas house, there are so many great wallpaper patterns available now including wallpaper with vivid colour, geometric prints, textured wallpaper, black and white wallpaper, hand painted wallpaper and so much more. And just like anything else in home décor, the trends change. The sky is the limit with wallpaper today and the hottest trend that seems to be coming up strong in 2016 is black and white wallpaper.

If you are someone who likes interior design or likes to flick through home magazines, then this is a trend that you’ve probably noticed popping up. The black and white wallpaper trend has been especially predominant on blogs and websites. It’s a way to create a statement but still keep things classy and elegant. It has the ability to create a real impact making it a great feature to have in your home. A tip to really take into consideration if you want to make a statement but still keep it low key, keep it predominantly white.

This colour palette is striking yet simple and has become a classic pairing over time. So many prints like stripes, botanical and geometrics transform into completely different patterns when they have been rendered to simple black and white. One way that seems to look amazing is when you pair them with coloured furniture or décor as it really seems to make them stand out against the black and white background. Don’t just stick to black and white either, you really want to delve into all the shades of grey in between. Grey can soften the contrast between the black and white and add some richness and softness to the monochrome look. This looks especially great with unpolished wood, maybe even exposed concrete if you are daring enough.

Black and white wallpaper have a striking contrast that can look really regal and elegant. You can have a feature wall with wallpaper, you can even frame some nice wallpaper and make it a focal piece, or you can do the entire room including the furniture for some real wow factor. It’s important to remember that if you have a feature wall, adding pops of colour will really make them stand out. If you frame the wallpaper then make sure you have some ongoing theme in the room, and if you decide to do the whole room, make sure to incorporate some shades of grey to soften the contrast out. It can become a little overwhelming if an entire room is black and white so grey is essential.

If you have never applied wallpaper before then we suggest getting someone who knows what they are doing. It’s not necessarily difficult but should be done with care, this is your home after all. You can find so many different types of black and white wallpaper and it’s so easy too. You can browse and buy all different kinds online all from the comfort of your own home. You can also find great inspirational pictures to get some ideas. This is a trend that will definitely not go out of style, so what are you waiting for?