Studies have shown that nature makes us happier, but exposure to the natural world can be hard to come by these days between in-office, computer-centric jobs and urban dwellings.

Alexis Audette of New York-based studio Mazy Path showed nature-inspired papers in the styles of Arts & Crafts textiles, Delft tiles and 16th century French wallpapers.

You still won’t get super-HD (as in, 4K-friendly) wallpapers if you opt for Bing or Windows Spotlight as a source, but that’s more Microsoft’s fault than anyone else’s.

Summer calls for vibrant colours, beaches, cocktails and nature-inspired motifs. Choose to redecorate your home with beach-themed wallpapers, pretty little florals, or anything that screams summer ...