Geometric Walls Add Style to Any Home—Relatively Speaking
Geometrics have been gaining in popularity over the past few years, starting with home decor such as pillows, mirrors and rugs. The latest trends feature bigger shapes, bolder colors and more irregular (or random) patterns. Use caution when incorporating all three, though; the line between a fun house and a funhouse is a thin one. If you want to test the waters without making a major commitment, try a geometric pattern on a backsplash or headboard. Feeling more confident? Go for it on a feature wall or in a powder room.
The examples below are just a small sampling of the nearly endless assortment of geometric wall treatments available. Materials can include paint, wallpaper, decals, tile and even felt. Some are DIY; many require the expertise of a professional (or, at the very least, a handy helper). Here are eight patterns that pop, ranked roughly from elegant and understated to “dude, where’s my car?”
2. New NeutralsLove the idea of geometric walls, but aren’t quite ready to embrace multiple colors? The understated graphic Diamond wall tile from Solus Ceramics adds texture and dimension to a sleek Scandinavian kitchen, but it’s far more interesting than plain white paint. Bonus: It’s easy to clean.
6. Multiple ColorsIt would be hard not to smile if you saw a wall covered in Tress wallpaper by Sian Elin. Its rainbow of sophisticated pastels reminds us of a basket of (pointy) Easter eggs. This would work well as a feature wall in an otherwise neutral-toned room with minimal furnishings.
7. Random TrianglesCustom-designed felt triangles by FilzFelt were mounted in a seemingly random pattern to create this one-of-a-kind wall. DIY by picking out some rolls of felt and cutting to the size and shape you want, or use wall decals for a similar look. To pull this off, take cues from a key piece of furniture—in this case, the orange from the Jens Risom chairs—and add three to five complementary colors.
8. Dark and DramaticReady to go all out? You can’t get much bolder than this Circus wallpaper by Cole & Son. Its large-scale pattern is best used in a small space; paper a powder room for a knockout punch of color. With geometric walls such as these, be sure to keep the rest of the room as simple as possible.
1. Small ShapesIf you aren’t used to bold patterns, plenty of small ones are available. Focus on the shapes rather than the size of the print, and choose a neutral or monochromatic palette. Sussex wallpaper from Nabucco Wallcoverings is a small-scale black-and-white pattern that works with almost any style of furnishings or color scheme.
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