Stripes and checks - suitable for any room and can be matched to colours in your existing decor to pull your style together cohesively, without overpowering a room. Can also add contrast to your room as here where a striped small leaf design Harlequin Mode 9365, is matched with a striped wallcoverings.

Fun and cheerful designs, perfect for a child's room or nursery. Simple plains and stripes or more vivid designs like the Jolly Jurassic one shown here from Harlequin can make a real difference to a child's room; perhaps with a co-ordinating wallpaper border, without breaking the budget.

Fresh and light florals, like the lovely Harlequin Fiore 9205 shown here, can add and reflect light into a room, whilst rich, dark floral curtains can add atmosphere. Easy to live with and perfect to enliven subtle, plain interiors, floral designs can fit into everyone's decor and lifestyle.

Traditional designs provide a feeling of comfort and stability in our busy lives. The image shows the lovely classic Morris Thistle design. Traditional also includes use of heavyweight velvet plains, rich silks, formal damasks and florals, which transcend the need to be fashion-led.

Fashion led designs usually incorporate strong, bold fashionable colours which fit with current accessories on the high street. A popular design trend at the moment is retro as in this beautiful Dandelion Clock design from Sanderson, which refers back to the 1950's.