Originally used to conceal the ends or hide any tacks or gaps way back in the 18th and 19th centuries, wallpaper borders came back with a bang in the 80s and 90s. But the trend has come a long way since then.

And now that the renowned interior designer Kelly Hoppen CBE has collaborated with Lick to release an exclusive collection of wallpaper borders, we have a feeling that many more of us will be jumping in and putting our own spin on the growing trend.

Wallpaper borders are particularly great for those who don’t want to paper an entire wall or room. And there are several different options when it comes to where and how to hang borders as well.

You can also use them to “both highlight and disguise,” says Brendon Haxby, co-founder of luxury online interiors retailer Naken.co.uk. “From showcasing skirting boards and door frames to masking imperfections, their uses are wide and varied. Add to the fact that a wallpaper border is a quick and relatively cheap way of changing up the look of an entire room and it’s easy to see why they are soaring in popularity.”

For a classic look that will elongate any room and draw eyes up, applying it to the top of the wall where it meets the ceiling or along crown moulding or cornicing is a great idea. You can also highlight other period and traditional characteristics such as dado or picture rails.

So if you have a wall or room that is lacking personality, opting for a wallpaper border can be a quick and easy way to transform a space while adding character and detail.

“Wallpaper borders are an accessible, easy and really fun way to add interest and character to a space that you want to highlight, so we’ve created our own to give everyone the confidence to add a bit more personality to their space,” says Lick’s director of interior design and colour psychologist, Tash Bradley, who created the borders alongside Kelly.

Whether you’re looking to add a bold accent or something more neutral, thankfully it’s becoming much easier to find a fantastic array of wallpaper borders to choose from. And here are just a few of our favourites:

Shop Cole & Son Martyn Lawrence Bullard Zellige 113/12036 Wallpaper Border, £29

We love the way that this slim wallpaper border from Studio Atkinson has been used to create a panelled look in a bedroom. It just goes to prove that there are many different ways you might not initially think of to use a wallpaper border to fit in with your existing design styles or try something completely new.

Shop Studio Atkinson Edith Wallpaper Border, £64

Available in a range of different colours such as rose pink, dove grey, soft charcoal, old olive and cobalt blue, something about this playful wallpaper border instantly gave us The White Lotus opening credits vibes. 

Shop Cole & Son Folie Rousseau 99/10046 Wallpaper Border, £96 

Shop CommonRoom Ivy Chaplet Wallpaper Border by Kate Hawkins, £75

Shop Stoff Studios Sunne Wallpaper Border in Sherbet, £3.50

Shop Lick Dash 02 Wallpaper Border, £35

Shop Dunelm Apex Rose Gold Border, £9

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