But fear not, wallpaper aficionados! We’ve curated a list of 20 distinctive phone backgrounds that break the mold and defy the ordinary. From surreal abstract art to fantastical dreamscapes ...

But if you’re going to break the rules, you need to do it well ... integral part of the design,” explains Karpf. “Striped wallpaper [for example] creates a tent-like look and an allover ...