Guest Picks: Bold and Beautiful Wallpaper
Paint, schmaint! When it comes to your walls, it's time to go bold or go home.
Wallpaper has had a huge resurgence in popularity recently, and it's easy to see why. It can instantly pull a room together and supercharge the style and personality. Wallpapering is a big job, though, so if you're nervous about committing, start with a small or lesser-used area (such as an entry, hallway or guest room), or try your hand at one of the new paintable wallpapers.
There really is something for every taste and every room. Try something whimsical in a nursery, look for shimmery accents for a dining room, find dark and restful patterns for a bedroom and go all out with brights in entryways and playrooms. Let's take a look, shall we? — Alicia from Atypical Type A
Wallpaper has had a huge resurgence in popularity recently, and it's easy to see why. It can instantly pull a room together and supercharge the style and personality. Wallpapering is a big job, though, so if you're nervous about committing, start with a small or lesser-used area (such as an entry, hallway or guest room), or try your hand at one of the new paintable wallpapers.
There really is something for every taste and every room. Try something whimsical in a nursery, look for shimmery accents for a dining room, find dark and restful patterns for a bedroom and go all out with brights in entryways and playrooms. Let's take a look, shall we? — Alicia from Atypical Type A
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Petal Pusher Wallpaper, White/Blue - $125.00 »
If you love Oh Joy! Studio's stationery designs but are not content with having it confined to your desk, you can now have it larger than life! The design dynamo has teamed up with Hygge & West to produce a line of wallpaper, including the signature Petal Pusher design.
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Ferris Wallpaper - $110.00 »
This cute hot air balloon pattern would make the perfect backdrop for a vintage-inspired nursery. Accessorize with a cloud mobile for a finishing touch.
by Graham & Brown
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Curvy Paintable Wallpaper - $30.00 »
Wallpaper doesn't have to be all different colors. Sometimes just having the texture is enough. This fun midcentury pattern cries out to be painted in a bright hue. And best of all, you can change your mind later!
by Graham & Brown
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Superfresco Paintables Classica Wallpaper - $25.00 »
This pretty specimen is a paintable wallpaper for the more traditionally inclined decorator. I'm picturing it in a lovely sage green color to set off the timber antiques in a guest room.
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Eurowalls New England 907813 Wallpaper - AUD 99.00 »
Exposed brick is all the rage, don't you know? Even if you don't live in a warehouse, you can give your plain walls that industrial look with this surprisingly convincing wallpaper.
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Whole Wide World Wall Panel - EUR 167.00 »
This isn't your old-fashioned world map. Hung in a playroom, the colorful mix of patterns will inspire learning and adventure.
by Hygge & West
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Bows Wallpaper, Gray - $125.00 »
So you want a pretty, feminine and glamorous look for the bedroom, and he wants a dark, sophisticated and geometric one. Keep the peace with this gorgeous wallpaper that looks like a simple pattern from afar, but reveals cute little bows up close.
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In the Rain Wallpaper - $110.00 »
This adorable illustrated wallpaper is whimsical enough for a newborn but sophisticated enough to see the room through to older childhood.
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Custom Printed Map Wallpaper Murals - $1,600.00 »
Why have a repeating pattern when you can have an entire scene? Your guests will never notice the dirty dishes when they have this as a talking point!
by Porter's Paints
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Rosey Posey Trellis, Pink Ginger »
Fans of Anna Spiro's shop, Absolutely Beautiful Things, will go wild for her new wallpaper collection by Porter's Paints. This hot pink trellis pattern makes me smile.
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Beetle, Black »
It won't be everyone's cup of tea, but I think this quirky beetle-patterned wallpaper is so cool. Try not to scare the children by hanging it in a family space — instead make it a feature in a study, library or formal lounge room.
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Diva, Beige - $85.00 »
I adore the organic, sinewy forms of art nouveau design. In contrasting colors, this pattern could easily be overwhelming, but with a shimmering tone-on-tone, it becomes a subtle and elegant background.
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Watercolor Peony Wallpaper - $148.00 »
Bring a bit of a country garden into your room with this beautiful pastel wallpaper. It will feel like spring year-round.
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Blue Pattern Wallpaper - $95.00 »
I can picture this fun pattern as the perfect backdrop to a bedroom belonging to a beach- or pirate-loving youngster.
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Jour & Nuit Wallpaper »
A bedroom with dark walls, crisp white accessories and a touch of glam? Yes, please! For the perfect look to take your bedroom from day to night, try this very appropriately named wallpaper.
by Rebecca Malik
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Vertigo Wallpaper - $127.00 »
Certainly not for the fainthearted, this bold, zebra-striped wallpaper will steal the show in whichever room it's used.
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Omnia 180025 Wallpaper - AUD 220.00 »
If all this riotous color and pattern is enough to make you want to retreat outside into nature and lie down in your hammock, you might prefer a more subtle and natural option. This textured wallpaper in a neutral shade will add interest to your walls and create a cocoon feeling, while still being pared back and natural.
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Temple Tulips - $85.00 »
Anyone who's ever read my blog will know that I'm a huge fan of Amy Butler's fabric patterns. Imagine my excitement when I discovered her wallpaper collaboration with Graham & Brown. The Temple Tulips print is part roccoco, part flower child, and all parts lovely.
by Porter's Paints
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Dandelion Wallpaper, Luna »
Bring a bit of nature and glam into your home with this beautiful dandelion pattern. It would be a stunning addition to your lounge room, and when you're done, don't forget you can use the offcuts to line your bookcase!
by Anthropologie
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Woods Wallpaper, Coral - $198.00 »
I adore the classic Cole & Sons black and white forest-print wallpaper; however, it has become a bit ubiquitous. To get your forest fix in a fresh colorway, head to Anthropologie where this coral and gold pattern will steal your heart and find its way into your dining room.
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