The world of home décor is constantly being reinvented, and nothing complements its ever-changing nature like digital prints. After taking the world of fashion by storm, digital prints are now all the rage when it comes to trends in interior designing and décor and for good reason too, considering the scope of customization and experimentation they offer to both the designer and the home owner. Trend forecasts suggest that digital printing on walls, fabrics and furniture is the hottest trend this season, but we have enough reasons to believe that this is not merely a passing fad and is in fact here to stay. Here’s why.

Highly affordable 

The spurt in technological development in the digital world has transformed digital printing into a trend that is now accessible to everyone. Digital prints are, without a doubt, a simple and affordable way for homeowners to customize their interiors, but that’s not all. With new and improved printing methods emerging almost every other day, it has also become a cost-effective method for designers to experiment with their style and play around with fabrics and designs without incurring high costs or investing too much time.

Endless possibilities for customization 

If you think your home should be a reflection of your personality, digital prints are your best bet. They afford you the freedom of adding personal touches wherever you want, be it a digital wallpaper, canvas prints as wall art and even digital print fabric that you can use for custom upholstered furniture, designer cushion covers, bed or table linen and printed curtains. Moreover, with an unimaginably large variety of images available, the trend ensures that there is something for everybody—whether you wish to bring a bit of the outdoors inside, enjoy vintage black-and-white or sepia-toned images or prefer something bold like big floral and geometric patterns.

Changes when your preferences change 

While there are some people who are averse to change, there are others who thrive in dynamism. If you fall in the latter category, you can happily consider digital prints to be the answer to all your prayers. Impermanent, cost-effective and easily adaptable, digital prints can be easily changed to fit in with the larger scheme of things, whether you’re changing the theme of your room, refurbishing your space to serve a different purpose or are simply bored of your existing décor. With people often relocating to fulfil their professional and personal aspirations and with the concept of permanent residence losing popularity, digital prints offer flexibility unlike no other. They are also ideal for people who like to keep up with the rapidly changing trends in the field of design.

Versatility 

The biggest advantage digital prints enjoy over other traditional home décor and furnishing trends is the versatility with which they lend themselves to every possible material and surface. Different types of fabric, paper, vinyl, wood, metal, glass and even marble—today digital prints can be found on practically anything and be rest assured of the quality, thanks to the advancements in printing techniques. Moreover, the large variations these techniques offer in terms of finish enable designers to recreate any kind of effect without burning a hole in your pocket. So, whether you prefer a metallic or glossy finish, something rustic and earthy like grainy, unfinished natural textures or something luxurious like polished wood, digital prints will surely give you the desired results without having to opt for expensive materials.

How to use digital prints 

Incorporating digital prints in your home’s décor is a great way to personalize your space and create interesting focal points. Apart from using digital prints as artworks, here are our top picks of ways in which you can embrace this trend. •Curtains and linen: The versatility of digital printing technology makes it possible to take prints on a large variety of fabrics, from cotton to suede. Print eye-catching abstract imagery or bold florals on fabrics of your choice and use them as curtains and bed/table linen.

•Cushion/pillow covers: Bright and vivid photographic prints on cushion or pillow covers, such as pop art or big geometric prints, work as great accents in the living room, bedroom and study.

•Wallpaper: If the same old neutral paints and grainy textures on walls have you stifling a yawn, it is time to up the style quotient of your room’s décor with digitally-printed custom wallpapers. Print out your favourite vintage or landscape image on paper and use it to create an accent wall in your living room or bedroom. You can also use digital wallpapers on doors and cabinets.

•Tiles: Tiles with digital prints enable you to recreate any surface of your choice at an affordable cost. Use these tiles in your kitchen or powder room to enhance the room’s luxe appeal.

Source: www.ddecor.com/blog