Are you decorating a room and you’re not sure what modern wallpaper designs to pick? Here are 4 tips for any newbie looking to transform a room into something fresh and fun to live in.

1. Know your colours.

Colour can determine the mood, feeling and size of space. Pinks, oranges and yellows are warm and can balance out a north-facing room. Pastel greens and blue are cool and can add depth and calmness to a space.

2. Don’t be afraid of (perceived) texture.

Think about marble or wood patterning, or even a design that looks like soft animal fur. These textures, although flat in reality, can add great contrast and feeling to a room.

3. Take note of scale.

Is the room large or small? Do you want it to seem smaller or larger? Pick patterns with smaller motifs to make a room appear more spacious, and patterns with larger motifs to make a room seem cosier and more quaint.

4. To pattern or not to pattern?

Don’t be afraid of some bold patterns. Simplicity is elegant, yes, but sometimes a pop of pattern can add that extra dimension to a space.

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