Wallpaper on the rise as design trend, but it’s not for everyone

Pattern wall decor expert Melanie Royals shares recommendations for getting the look without the commitment

Royal-Design-StudioJanuary 2015 – Many recent interior design trend forecasts have heralded the return of wallpaper as one of the big things to expect in 2015. But wallpaper isn’t for everyone – renters and students, for example, largely can’t hang it in their homes for fear of losing their deposits. And many others simply don’t like the hassle and expense of hanging it, not to mention its permanence once it’s there.

“Fortunately, people who want to “get the look” of wallpaper and patterned walls without the cost or commitment have other options,” said Melanie Royals, founder of Royal Design Studio, the #1 manufacturer and retailer of pattern decor products. “From first apartments to dream homes and everything in between, everyday homeowners, DIYers and interior decorators can use high-quality, reusable stencils, removable wallpaper, walls decals and adhesive, one-time-use vinyl stencils to get the same look at a fraction of the cost and with less commitment than traditional wallpaper.”

Royals offers these suggested alternatives to wallpaper:

Stencils: If you can paint, you can stencil a wall. Manufacturers, like Royal Design Studio, have simplified the process to make it easy for just about any DIY’er. Plus, there are hundreds of unique patterns, ranging from bold geometric patterns and wild international/ethnic prints to intricate lace and damask designs and romantic florals.

The best part, when you’re done (or it’s time to move), another coat of paint covers any trace. (Link to examples of stencils)

Removable Wallpaper: Sick of the chevrons of years past? Peel it off your walls and switch it out to your newest look. Peel-and-stick removable/repositionable wallpaper allows anyone to change their minds about their designs without the hassle of removing glued-on wallpaper. (Link to examples of removable wallpaper)

Wall Decals: Looking to add a little flair to your walls without going whole-hog with a particular pattern? From whimsical scenes and inspirational quotes, fashionable zebra prints (another big trend of 2015) to sophisticated high-design looks, self-adhesive, removable wall decals and wall art can be repositioned endlessly and won’t break the bank. (Link to examples of wall decals)

To learn more about Royal Design Studio or to see more pattern decor products, visit www.royaldesignstudio.com.

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