2027 called. Beige walls can relax — but they’re no longer the only option.

Explore the wallpaper and wall design trends set to shape South African interiors in 2027, from seamless murals and botanical prints to textured finishes, oversized artwork and bold feature walls.

Walls are becoming part of the identity of a space.

Walls are becoming part of the identity of a space — not simply the thing holding up the ceiling. For 2027, South African interiors are leaning into seamless wallpaper, panoramic wall murals, textured wallpaper, tactile linen and plaster-look finishes, oversized artwork, botanical wallpaper, expressive pattern and 3D wall treatments. In other words: the feature wall is very much alive, and it has opinions.

From a Stellenbosch tasting room or Cape Town hotel lobby to a Johannesburg office, Durban restaurant, healthcare reception or family home, the opportunity is the same: create a wall that feels intentional, bespoke and designed for the actual space rather than picked because it was the least-offensive option in a catalogue.

At Smart Art, custom wallpaper and wall murals are printed to your wall measurements, and many walls can be produced as one seamless wallpaper installation for a cleaner finish.

Before committing to a colour, mural or pattern, try it in the Smart Art Visualiser — upload your own room, test different wallpaper designs and see what actually works in your space before requesting a quote.

Much easier than standing in front of a blank wall saying, “Maybe something green?”