When it comes to décor, especially larger pieces of furniture or wall coverings – less can be more.

I know I sound like a broken record, but you really will find that you can get a lot more longevity out of your space by sticking to a neutral palette for some of your larger, investment pieces and adding pops of colour via accessories and artwork.

That said, there is no reason why a bold wallpaper can’t be a great way to add a personal touch to a room, as well as add some character into your space in the form of a statement/focal wall.

But, maybe you’re finding it hard to commit to a pattern. Although striking a balance between print and colour can be a challenging task at times, the answer to your wallpaper woes can be as simple as black and white.

If you find yourself in love with a bold print or whimsical pattern, don’t simply dismiss it as being “too much” for your home. See if it comes in a neutral palette or in black and white. This is a great way to make a bold design appear far less intrusive, while still maintaining the appeal that attracted you to it in the first place.

Here are a few wallpaper finds to inspire and maybe even prove that a bold print can be toned down when done in a simple palette like black and white for example:

9 Selvas de Mariscal, Lletres 1993-2 by Tres Tintas, NewWall

Star Tiger in Charcoal by Aimee Wilder

Piña Sola in Charcoal by Aimee Wilder

Graham & Brown Frame Wallpaper, Urban Outfitters

New Contemporary Two WOODS by Cole & Son

Terrence Payne Seahorse (Charcoal), Hygge and West

Loops in Oreo by Aimee Wilder

Cities Toile (White) by Rifle Paper Co., Hygge and West

Analog Nights in Charcoal by Aimee Wilder