Wallpaper has a reputation of being expensive, dated, and complicated. But were here to tell you its time to rethink your frame of reference! Todays wallcoverings are fresh, happy, and easier than ever to install thanks to the proliferation of direct-to-consumer brands with designer sensibilities such as Tempaper and Chasing Paper. So, if youre ready to put down the paint brush and pick up the glue brush (although were also a fan of peel-and-stick papers!), now is the time. Below, weve gathered up the top trending types of wallpaper patterns and wallpaper application ideas that designers are most excited about in 2025. Related StoriesHistoric Botanical PrintsMatthew KisidayPetite powder rooms are primed for wallpaper thanks to their ability to maximize pattern in a more economical fashion.Sure, botanical prints, just like floral patterns, have been in style for quite some time. (Thanks, cottagecore!) But, in 2025, expect to see even more wallpapers inspired by historical botanical studies, aka, the original botanical print! These wallpapers are a dreamy blend of romance and science, says designer Kendall Rabun. In this pretty powder bath she designed, subtle blue trim adds a pop of color against the antiqued paper (Renaissance Herbier by Schumacher). Got a little extra time? DIY this look with botanical prints cut from old books (or a new book with reproduction prints!) and a bit of wallpaper adhesive. RELATED STORIES:Floor-to-Ceiling WallpaperStacy Zarin GoldbergDesigner Molly Singers primary bedroom explodes in pattern thanks to the floor-to-ceiling application.Gone are the days of accent walls. In 2025, were channeling our inner maximalist and putting wallpaper everywhereeven on the ceiling (it is considered the 5th wall in a room after all!). In this pattern-filled bedroom by designer Molly Singer, the blue-and-white floral wallpaper (Indian Arbre by Schumacher) extends up the walls to the 12-foot-high vaulted ceiling, wrapping the room in a cozy, patterned cocoon. If youre going to do something like this, you have to go all-in, says Molly. Choose a color from the wallpaper (in this case, Sloe Blue by Farrow & Ball to create a more cohesive look. RELATED STORY: Small-Scale PatternsRead McKendree for Country LivingThis cozy cottage bedroom proves pattern can be calming.On the other end of the maximalist spectrum, tonal ditsy patterns are also making a comeback this year. These small-scale designs overload the visual field, creating a wall of pattern that effectively disappears against other furnishings. This approach introduces the visual texture of pattern without making the space feel overwhelming. In this bedroom designed by Marynn Udvarhelyi, a coral-patterned wallpaper envelopes the bedroom in a relaxing texture that allows bolder colors to stand out. RELATED STORY:Painterly MuralsBrie Williams for Country LivingThe soft painterly lines of this dining room wallpaper add a relaxed flair to the traditional tableau.Playful, painterly details are going to be everywhere this year, according to Pinterests recent 2025 trend report. Gen Z and Gen X will hand-paint funky murals onto furniture, jazz up that trim, and turn grown-up spaces into playful little havens, they write. Your space is officially your canvas. While you might not be a skilled enough artist to paint your own, there are definitely wallpapers out there that fit this aesthetic. Look for papers that have less-than-straight lines and more of a handmade feel and avoid traditional, buttoned-up chinoiserie murals that look too stately. Upgraded Utilitarian SpacesRead McKendreeIn this cheery laundry room designed by Katie Rosenfeld, a graphic blue-and-white wallpaper anchors the bright color palette.Inevitably, its utilitarian spacesthink laundry or storage roomswhere you end up spending much of your time, not the dining room. In the past, it was easy to overlook them, but, in 2025, designers are going all in in beautifying these spaces as well. Dont believe us? Houzz identified wallpapered laundry rooms as one of their best design ideas for 2025. And, thanks to removable peel-and-stick wallpaper, you can easily upgrade your space without the fear of commitment. Related StoryAnna LoganSenior Homes & Style EditorAnna Logan is the Senior Homes & Style Editor at Country Living, where she has been covering all things home design, including sharing exclusive looks at beautifully designed country kitchens, producing home features, writing everything from timely trend reports on the latest viral aesthetic to expert-driven explainers on must-read topics, and rounding up pretty much everything youve ever wanted to know about paint, since 2021. Anna has spent the last seven years covering every aspect of the design industry, previously having written for Traditional Home, One Kings Lane, House Beautiful, and Frederic. She holds a degree in journalism from the University of Georgia. When shes not working, Anna can either be found digging around her flower garden or through the dusty shelves of an antique shop. Follow her adventures, or, more importantly, those of her three-year-old Maltese and official Country Living Pet Lab tester, Teddy, on Instagram.