Design Buy Build Issue 37 2019 | Page 92

Statement Ceilings How to ‘Get the Look’ with Wallpaper Look #1. Bold Tiled Ceiling Things are looking up for homeowners wanting to apply one of 2018’s hottest interior trends. The interiors experts at www.iwantwallpaper.co.uk have these fantastic ideas for creating a STATEMENT CEILING with wallpaper. “’Ceiling tiles’ may throw up the notion of crumbling tiles in a neglected classroom corner, but ‘tired tiles’ have a new look for 2018.  The key to this look is to ‘BE BOLD’ – a daring monochromatic wallpaper can transform a white living space from ordinary to incredible.   “Tiled-effect paper with ‘tribal’ or ‘Moroccan’ influence is really on-trend this year. A word of warning though, keep walls plain and floors even plainer to avoid creating an overbearing ‘pattern sandwich’.   Best wallpaper to ‘get the look’: Muriva Aztec Diamond Wallpaper - £12.49 per roll, Arthouse Brasilia Tiled Effect Wallpaper - £13.99 per roll, Rasch Ceramic Tile Wallpaper - £16.99 per roll. “Searches for statement ceilings are ‘on the up’,” says Alex Whitecroft, head of design at www.iwantwallpaper. co.uk. “According to Pinterest there has been a 310% increase in saved pins for this theme.  “Homeowners are definitely getting braver with pattern on the wall and on the floor, with feature flooring and rugs, now it’s just a matter of turning that idea on its head. Using wallpaper can achieve stunning effects and it’s a really easy way to make a ceiling to shout about. “Take a top-down approach to decorating with one of our six key looks.” 92