All the rage in the 1960s, wallpaper nearly vanished from the interior design radar 20 years ago. Today, with new technology making printing, installing and removing it easier, the popularity of wallpaper is surging. “Wallpaper is back with a vengeance and a sense of humor!” said interior designer Lori Graham. “From fresh reinterpretations of flocked fabulousness, to tactile takes on Mother Nature, we’re using wallpaper everywhere, from large spaces like master bedrooms and family rooms to small powder rooms, where wallpaper adds a sense of surprise and whimsy.”

Ron Baumberger, a marketing director for Sherwin-Williams, said wallpaper has struggled for the past two decades.