Wallpaper is one of the most useful tricks in an interior designer’s toolbox. It can reinvigorate a tired space with colour and pattern, introduce texture into a neutral scheme and inject character into a room lacking in architectural detail. There are probably as many wallpaper choices as there are paint colours, from metallics to tropical prints, florals and geometric motifs. To help you pick the perfect pattern, we've rounded up the best designs out there. Click or scroll on to get inspired...

Terrazzo flooring is still a major trend, so it’s no surprise that its fragmented design has made its way onto our walls as well. We love this refined take on the look, which blends terracotta, grey, blue, green and ochre in a large-scale pattern. It would sit pretty alongside a fresh white kitchen or in a retro dining room with vintage and mid-century furniture. 

Line art is all the rage in the interiors world right now. This incredible wallpaper print inspired by artists such as Pablo Picasso takes the humble wall treatment to a whole new level. Balance the dramatic look with simple furniture and introduce colour via fixtures such as pendant lighting. 

Bringing the outside in is a popular trend, and this beautiful green allotment print does exactly that. The versatile design will look stunning in a space where you want to blur interior or exterior boundaries; an outdoor office, utility, sunny conservatory or even a hallway. 

Pretty bird-print wallpaper makes a soothing, tranquil addition to a bedroom scheme. White silhouettes offset against a soft sand hue create a welcoming feature wall that complements the exposed wooden beams and homey country-inspired touches.

We can't get enough of botanicals right now and this trailing horticultural print is a beautiful way to give your walls an au naturel makeover. It's a reinterpretation of a painting from the mid-20th century and comes as a three-panel repeat mural – perfect for plant lovers!

Like us, you might squirm at the thought of adding an 80s-style frieze to your newly decorated living room, but modern wallpaper borders are making a stylish comeback. With a subtle greyscale landscape, this is the perfect choice for those who aren't quite brave enough to take the 'full mural' leap. 

There's no need to spend years perfecting your book collection when you can get the look instantly with faux floor-to-ceiling library print wallpaper. Whether you want to trick the eye or create a statement with an abstract interpretation like this stylish black and white feature wall, the literary illusion will add character to your scheme. 

This rich bedroom wall has depth and architectural interest thanks to the textured finish of the wallpaper. The sumptuous emerald green is an ideal pairing with Art Deco-style furniture and dark mid-century fixtures.

NAT MAKS handmade wallpaper has tapped into the hot marble trend with this colourful, creative design. The inky hypnotising swirls have a fluid seascape feel that lends itself so well to bathrooms. 

Geometric shapes and a rich colour palette create a striking combination that will never go out of style. To stop your space feeling too busy, opt for no more than two or three key colours in your chosen wallpaper design, and draw these hues out in your accessories. Complete the look with mid-century-style furniture to complement the retro revival.

This pink and metallic wallpaper harks back to the glamour of the Art Deco era by calling on streamlined, geometric shapes and luxurious gold accents. Use it to make a bold first impression in a hallway or to add drama to a living room – we love this half-wall design, paired with traditional panelling.

It doesn't get more wow-factor than this incredible kaleidoscope number from Cole & Son. The perfect way to make a bold statement, use it as a feature wall to elevate a living room or even update a dingy dining room. Sophie Robison has styled up a beautiful corner by picking out the pattern's rich hues with a teal love seat and a pink sideboard.

You don’t have to spend a fortune to get the fashionable jungle look. This uplifting palm print does all the hard work for you with its soft blue-green hue – combined with retro velvet furniture, rattan fixtures and pink chintzy artwork, it's a match made in heaven.

Wallpaper is a great way to cheat a look. For instance, a fake brick wall can add an industrial edge to your living space for the fraction of the time and cost of exposing a real one. Digital prints or textured vinyl will look the part in a hard-working home office. 

Bright breezy palm prints evoke classic coastal charm in a bright living space. It’s the perfect choice for a seaside-themed bathroom or utility room, especially when teamed with refreshing whitewashed woodwork and sea-shell accessories. 

Take a soak in the tub and transport yourself into a lush wildflower meadow with this beautiful teal design, which seems to grow from the skirting board. Carry the rich shade through your space with a coloured bathtub and coordinating storage.

Pictorial wallpapers have been part of interior schemes for centuries, so it's refreshing to find a new interpretation of the classic pattern. We love this fun, retro print of trelliswork and ferns that offers a modern botanical twist on a traditional design.

We love it when a trend comes back around and vintage blooms are no exception. This horticultural design in a soothing mustard tone elevates a simple grey living room, while the pretty trailing roses make it a country classic. 

Mural wallpaper is a beautiful way of transforming your space and creating a unique look in your home. While it can look pretty expensive, it doesn't have to break the bank; this Landscape Blue Mural, from Dunelm, creates a soothing seascape of watery indigo that'll have you feeling zen in no time.

Digital photographic prints bring the outside in, and no more so than this bold and romantic rose art mural. The dark base allows the bright blooms to burst with colour. Romantic drama like this will turn a plain living room into a work of art.

Tiles can also be faked with wallpaper, as this remarkably convincing Victorian-style offering goes to show. Papered in the bathroom, the monochrome tile-effect print looks so authentic that you'd have to get up close to tell that these aren’t the real thing. 

This flamboyant wallpaper takes the tropical trend to a new level. Not for the faint-hearted, this trailing navy colourway includes cheeky monkeys hiding amongst the jungle canopy. Wouldn't it provoke a smile on a wall in a cloakroom or hallway?

Every once in a while a statement wallpaper comes along that becomes a style icon in its own right. 'Woods' by Cole & Son is just that. Originally designed by Michael Clark in 1959 as a screen print, it features striking monochrome sketched trees. The sought-after woodland repeat has had updates along the way with metallic gold pear motifs and now whimsical stars, which conjure up a fairytale forest.

Imagine relaxing in your bathroom staring up at the stars with this atmospheric design. The Paint & Paper Library commissioned artist Hugo Dalton to design eight wallpapers, one of which is this dark and dramatic pattern. On closer inspection, the geometric web depicts the navigation lines found on nautical charts. 

Grey remains a firm favourite as the new neutral of choice so, of course, stone-toned wallpaper is still in the spotlight. This distinctive design of quirky wildflowers and seed heads is sure to look modern and fresh in a hallway.

Just like a faux brick, wood-effect wallpaper is a great alternative to the real thing and can be updated easily. If you fancy a natural cabin-in-the-woods vibe, then a rustic, dark-grained design like this will certainly transport you there. 

If you want to add subtle design interest to a room without making it brash or busy, a simple dot print could be the right choice. The pared-back pattern will help your space feel modern and uncluttered by providing a neutral backdrop. For a hint of glamour, opt for gold or metallic dots that glint in the light.

If you love texture, search for a design that combines a number of different finishes. This print mixes marble, wood and metallics in a funky geometric design. The pastel colourway and shimmery finish make it a stylish choice for teenage bedrooms. 

Soft, neutral motifs are ideal for a Scandi-inspired living room. This delicate sunflower wallpaper print adds just enough interest to the walls without making the space feel cluttered – it's clean, contemporary and is sure to uplift any room. 

If you're looking for a subtle lustrous effect on every wall, choose a neutral shade with a shimmery finish. Not only will it add a glamorous edge to an ordinary scheme, but it'll also maximise light in the day and create a reflective glow by night. 

Known for its warm and cosy feel, tartan wallpaper is a country classic if, perhaps, you've had enough of florals. This subtle contemporary version with tones of calming blush pink and grey weaved throughout is a great way to reimagine the iconic check. 

This beautiful bird-themed print was inspired by an original 1920s illustrative wallpaper. The perfect addition to a modern farmhouse-inspired kitchen, it makes a delicate statement set against neutral tones and copper accessories. 

Metallic wallpapers work in the same way mirrors do, with their reflective surfaces increasing light levels to make a room seem bigger and brighter. While some designs are bold and dramatic, this neutral take offers architectural interest and a subtle, lustrous finish that's ideal for a home office or living room.

Trompe l'oeil is a French phrase meaning 'deceives the eye', used to describe something that creates the illusion of a real object or scene. Perhaps for braver decorators, the reflective origami effect of this wallpaper seemingly contains a classic botanical print beneath that's visible on closer inspection. It's bold, beautiful and you will most definitely want to touch it. 

Smart, tailored stripes help to increase the feeling of height in a room. Combining uplifting lemon yellow with tonal greys, this block print stripe would be a refreshing choice in kitchens and dining rooms. 

Recreate the groovy geometrics of the 1960s and 1970s to add a nostalgic feel to your interior. This woven chevron wallpaper will look striking in living rooms with its contrasting ochre and grey colourway. The fabric-look print elevates the classic, simplistic pattern, imparting texture and interest to a blank canvas.

Yellow gives the classic check print a modern twist, especially when teamed with mid-century-style furniture. For a cosy Scandi cabin feel, keep it simple and team with distinctive wood grains and soft grey furnishings. 

Wallpaper designer and artist Elizabeth Ockford has embraced the trend for geometrics in the home with the Gingko collection from the Paint and Paper Library. While this graphic pattern is no newcomer, it doesn't look like it's going anywhere fast. A fusion of diamond, hexagonal and octagonal shapes in a soothing pink and teal colourway, it's sure to stand the test of time. 

It seems glitter is twinkling its way into more than just kids' princess bedrooms these days. Used sparingly, glitter wallpaper can give your room a stylish and lustrous look. The design adds just a touch of sparkly morning drew to this delicate country motif. 

Trompe l’oeil wallpaper can also be used to create the illusion of specific surfaces, such as this parquet flooring effect. The tessellating design is finished with grain-like detailing, giving it the appearance of real wood.

Anaglypta, the textured, paintable wallpaper most commonly spotted in Victorian pubs and 1980s living rooms, is making a comeback. A fusion of 19th-century design and bold contemporary colour, this vibrant red reimagining brings the classic tactile covering in line with 21st-century tastes.

This concrete-effect wallpaper is an easy way to inject a bit of warehouse chic into a living space. While the paper itself is smooth, it creates the illusion of texture, adding depth and interest to a scheme while still retaining a stripped-back, minimal feel. 

This gilded wallpaper will add affordable luxury to any space. The rich teal blue is a sumptuous choice for a living room or hallway, while the gold embossed pattern will catch the light for the ultimate wow-factor. 

Something of a design classic, the late 18th-century ikat design uses dye to create beautiful inky patterns on cloth and paper. It looks as fresh as it did 250 years ago and works equally well combined with antique or modern furniture.

As wall murals grow ever-popular, we've fallen in love with this glorious pictorial forest wallpaper that pays homage to the historic tapestries of centuries past. A teal L-shaped sofa and seafoam green double doors draw out key colourways from the mesmerising masterpiece.

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