Pinterest Predicts has made one thing clear: interiors are becoming more joyful, expressive, and emotionally led. The FunHaus trend celebrates bold colour, playful pattern, and design that leans into nostalgia rather than minimalism. Layered into this is Wilderkind, a return to animal-inspired interiors, imagination, and the untamed magic of childhood.
At the centre of this joyful collision sits our Carousel Safari Wallpaper, a design rooted in memory, storytelling, and the enduring wonder of the vintage circus aesthetic.
Carousel Safari: A Circus Nursery Inspired by Memory and Mystery
Carousel Safari is more than a wallpaper, it's a story passed down through generations.
The design was inspired by a vintage rocking horse left to me by my grandmother, a treasured childhood object filled with movement, imagination, and love. After my grandmother passed away, the rocking horse was placed into storage. During that time, its head was accidentally knocked off and the rocking horse was sent away to be repaired — a moment that revealed something extraordinary.
Inside its belly, craftsmen discovered what they believe to be a time capsule. Though it was never opened, they suspect it contains a child's christening gown and a small dagger, hidden carefully within the horse over a century earlier. We still don't know who the rocking horse was originally made for, but what's clear is that it was a deeply considered, meaningful gift, one designed to carry protection, ceremony, and imagination for its recipient.
That sense of mystery, care, and storytelling lives on in Carousel Safari Wallpaper.
A Journey to a Far-Off, Magical Land
Much like a childhood ride on a carousel, Carousel Safari is designed to transport you - to slow time, spark wonder, and carry you to a far-off magical land where anything is possible. This is the land of dreams, where animals become companions, stories unfold on the walls, and imagination leads the way.
This makes it the perfect choice for a circus nursery, playroom, or creative family space. The design nods to nostalgia toys, hand-painted carousel animals, and the romance of the circus, while remaining timeless and design-forward rather than themed.
Styling FunHaus: Bold Stripes, Scallops & Playful Light
To fully embrace the FunHaus trend, Carousel Safari works beautifully alongside bold, joyful styling choices:
- Graphic stripes, reminiscent of circus tents and fairground canopies
- Scalloped or wavy rugs that soften the space and add movement
- Curved furniture and playful silhouettes
- Whimsical lighting - globe pendants, sculptural lamps, or soft ambient lighting that enhances the dreamlike feel
Layer in natural textures like timber or rattan to ground the animal motifs and reinforce the Wilderkind connection. The result is a circus interior that feels immersive, comforting, and full of possibility.
Zebra Parade: Where Wilderkind Meets Glamourati
While Carousel Safari tells a whimsical, storybook tale, Zebra Parade Wallpaper offers a bold, confident evolution of animal-inspired interiors bridging Wilderkind with the Glamourati trend.
The raspberry Zebra Parade wallpaper is unapologetically dramatic. With its rich red backdrop and striking zebra stripe, it channels an unmistakable 80s luxury look. Add gold accents, glossy finishes, and sculptural lighting, and you're instantly tapping into your inner Joan Collins - Dallas era.
Think bold red walls, zebra pattern, brass details, and a touch of excess. This is animal print as couture -theatrical, glamorous, and fearless.
Why These Stories Matter Now
In a world craving comfort and creativity, interiors that tell stories resonate deeply. Vintage Circus nostalgia, animal motifs, and playful design allow us to create spaces that feel personal rather than prescriptive.
From the emotional heritage behind Carousel Safari Wallpaper to the bold glamour of Zebra Parade Wallpaper, these designs invite us to design with heart, creating rooms that don't just look beautiful, but feel meaningful.
Because the most magical interiors are the ones that take you somewhere else.
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