The right wallpaper not only makes the room more beautiful, character, and unique, but also gives a different atmosphere to the room.
"Wallpapers have a tremendous impact," said Barbara Karpf, president and founder of DecoratorsBest.
"Wallpapers can instantly create new looks with color and texture and can affect moods with new patterns or motifs," he continued.
Luckily, if you're a beginner when it comes to decorating a room with wallpaper, there are some designs that have proven to be iconic and timeless.
"Wallpapers like Zebras by Scalamandré, Citrus Garden by Schumacher, and Brazilliance by Dorothy Draper are so bold and unique, they practically challenge you to be 'unhappy'," says Jessica Geller of Toledo Geller.
"There's a sense of familiarity to these iconic wallpaper patterns, so even though they're very bold, they also feel secure. Because, knowing it or not, you've probably seen them over and over again over the years in design books, magazines and movies," he says.
Launching from Martha Stewart on Wednesday (11/03/2021), here are five iconic and timeless wallpapers that can be used as references in decorating your home.
Citrus Garden by Schumacher
Based on a 1947 archival print by Austrian architect and designer Josef Frank, Citrus Garden by Schumacher has long been loved by design enthusiasts for its whimsy and warmth.
"I first discovered Citrus Garden in the Schumacher archives when I was working on a special project as editor-in-chief of a leading magazine," says Dara Caponigro, creative director at Schumacher.
"I saw a happy modern print and knew it had something special about it. This image is charming and welcoming, but it also has a tremendous amount of sophistication. In 2014, when I started my job as Creative Director for Schumacher, my first assignment was to create our 125th anniversary collection. Guess which pattern is at the top of my list for reissue? It's since been a huge hit and I think that's because it makes you smile and brings instant joy to any space." .
Zebras by Scalamandré
It was originally designed in 1945 by Flora Scalamandré (wife of Franco Scalamandré) for the newly opened Gino Capri restaurant on New York City's Upper East Side.
This zebra wallpaper by Scalamandre is arguably the most recognizable wallpaper pattern of all time.
Animated sketch of two zebras jumping over a vibrant red background inspired by the restaurant owner's passion for animals and dreams of safaris in Africa. These wallpapers remain just as popular 75 years ago.
"I think the design itself leaves enough 'room' for viewers to create their own 'backstory' around it," explains Faith Stoveld, marketing manager at Scalamandré.
"It's the perfect wallpaper for fantastic, graphic and chic to come to life and can go through decades of design and weather changing wallpaper trends."
Les Touches by Brunschwig & Fils
This wallpaper released in 1965 provides a modern style animal pattern. The combination of polka dots with abstract lines makes it flexible enough to be installed in various spaces.
After several years of release, this wallpaper design is widely used in various fabric designs, colors, including blue and pink.
"Combined with matching fabrics, it makes a strong statement in any room, but can also blend well with other patterns," says Karpf.
Adding Laurie Blumenfeld-Russo from Laurie Blumenfeld Design, that animal designs never go out of style.
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Brazilliance by Dorothy Draper
Created in 1937 by legendary interior decorator Dorothy Draper, Brazilliance was originally designed for the Arrowhead Springs Hotel in San Bernardino, California, as well as Quitandinha, in Brazil.
These wallpaper designs are often imitated or reprinted but never actually duplicated.
The Hollywood Regency style banana leaf image has become the icon of several hotels including The Greenbrier in West Virginia and, perhaps most famously, The Colony in Palm Beach.
Bowood by Colefax and Fowler
Based on a 19th-century fabric print invented by legendary decorator John Fowler while living on England's famed Bowood estate, Bowood by Colefax and Fowler is the epitome of classic chintz.
This design was released in 1938, the wallpaper design still survives as one of the best-selling prints, making it one of the timeless wallpaper designs to this day.
"The colors are serene, yet versatile and the floral patterns are timeless," says interior designer Elizabeth Cooper.