The Vintage-Inspired Wallpaper Pattern That’s Taking Over in 2026, According to a Report

It’s nearing the end of the year, when people often take stock of their surroundings and consider which aspects of their life, both personally and aesthetically, can be swapped out for new resolutions. Paint companies have been announcing their colors of the year for the past few months, but if you want something a little different for your next wall refresh, Chasing Paper’s 2026 Pattern of the Year, which the company just announced, is the perfect jumping-off point. 

According to Chasing Paper, block prints — specifically heirloom floral block prints — are in and only going to get bigger in the new year, which is great news if you love a vintage, antique, or cottagecore vibe.

If you’re wondering what a block print is, it’s a pattern with a repeating image usually staggered across a single sheet. Traditionally, these types of papers were printed by hand using hand-carved block prints, but now they’re usually digitally printed. In fact, block print was the first wallpaper produced, back in the 17th century, which gives its modern counterpart a historic charm.

“We’re seeing people gravitate towards something that feels hand-drawn and with patina — something handed down over time, “ the founder of Chasing Paper, Elizabeth Rees, said in a press release.

Rees also predicts that print layering, pattern drenching, and more nature-inspired wallpapers and coverings are going to be big in 2026, and all three trends are fun ways to modernize the vintage aesthetic.

If you love this look, consider Chasing Paper’s Wildflower, a gorgeous block-print-style paper. It comes in pink, white, and yellow, and white and black, all printed on a woven-textured background.

A block-print heirloom floral wallpaper may be the perfect first layer to a bedroom, bathroom, or living room makeover. It’s timeless and charming, and can add a pop of color and texture in a room that may be lacking character.