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Guest Picks: 20 Beautiful Wallpapers to Elevate Your Room
Whatever your style, one of these pretty wallcoverings should work for you
I still find clients pretending not to hear me when I mention that "wallpaper" word. I think they're remembering the small-scale florals or the textured vinyl with the matching border from years ago. After I show them a few inspirational images and assure them that wallpaper adds a graphic/colorful element and won't look dated, they are less afraid!
I have scoured my favorite sources to show a wide range of wallpaper to suit different styles and budgets. Wallpaper is like art, and it is personal, but hopefully there is at least one that strikes your fancy.
True, some of these papers are not for the faint of budget, but if you are not papering an entire room, it won't be cost-prohibitive. You can paper one wall, such as the headboard wall in a bedroom, or create wallpaper panels using inexpensive moulding. Have fun with it and don't be afraid!
— Vanessa from Decor Happy
I have scoured my favorite sources to show a wide range of wallpaper to suit different styles and budgets. Wallpaper is like art, and it is personal, but hopefully there is at least one that strikes your fancy.
True, some of these papers are not for the faint of budget, but if you are not papering an entire room, it won't be cost-prohibitive. You can paper one wall, such as the headboard wall in a bedroom, or create wallpaper panels using inexpensive moulding. Have fun with it and don't be afraid!
— Vanessa from Decor Happy
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This is a hand-blocked print wallpaper that comes in a dozen different colors. The fresh grass green of this one would liven up any space.
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I viewed Eskayel's lovely wallpapers and fabric at ICFF in NYC this past May. I had never seen anything quite like it. The wallpaper is derived from art created in pen and paint. These wall coverings with a watercolor vibe are the creative result, and I'm enamored with the quiet graphics on this one.
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I'm so in love with anything hand-blocked, and this paisley wallpaper is no exception. It comes in four different colorways, but this navy one is my favorite.
by Graham & Brown
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Want to brighten up a dark room? This beautiful yellow and gold pattern looks relaxed and regal at the same time.
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If you are looking for something unique for your home, then vintage wallpaper may be the answer. This hand-printed ikat wallpaper from the 1950s or 1960s looks current today. I love the pink and orange!
by Clarke & Clarke
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I recently attended an info session where these wall coverings were introduced. Everyone was smitten with this one — must be the stately birds.
by Clarke & Clarke
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The stylized dahlias and the dark gray background of this wallpaper would appeal to both men and women, don't you think?
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This gorgeous turquoise paisley is from the Candice Olson collection. I can see this framed in panels and hung in a dining room.
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Quadrille is a high-end fabric and wall covering company with gorgeous patterns and colors. I love this graphic design that looks fresh above subway tiles in a bathroom.
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If you are craving a little glam in your space, this wallpaper has a metallic background. The black on the parchment color is bold and chic.
by Farrow & Ball
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Farrow & Ball papers are not inexpensive, but each roll is handmade to order. This lotus flower pattern is a modern take on a 100-year-old design. It is available in 30 colorways and two different pattern sizes. I'm loving it in this burnt orange color.
by Jonathan Adler
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I don't think there is anyone that doesn't favor the Greek key pattern. I love it in this subtle colorway.
by Cole & Son
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This pattern is a popular one for a girl's room, and I can see why. It's feminine and pretty without being too sweet or juvenile.
by Cole & Son
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This tree motif on a yellow ground is so charming. I think it could breathe life into any room.
by Farrow & Ball
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Farrow and Ball papers are classic and elegant, and this simple trellis pattern in purple is a good example.
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Orange is really hot right now and just may be the Pantone color of the year for 2012. I love this gold leaf ostrich motif on a fiery ground.
by Farrow & Ball
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I would hang this broad stripe horizontally for a more modern look. It would look sophisticated in a girl's room.
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This is a modern spin on a traditional ikat pattern. The green and blue colorway makes it fresh and vivid.
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What's not to love about gold and herringbone? This wallpaper would amp up the glam factor in any space.
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I think this has to be my favorite wallpaper at the moment. It's a hand-block print (no surprise!) in shades of blue. I'm thinking of using it in my family room behind the TV and media console. It would add life to an otherwise empty wall.
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Comments
Netty The chair shown with the Fan Tree wallpaper is so cute!
19 months ago · Like
Jaime Richards Here's something totally different in the wallpaper category! www.tornpaperfaux.com
19 months ago · Like
Jaime Richards It looks a lot like stone - very natural. 
19 months ago · Like
tdub1111 I was disappointed to not see Flavor Paper among this list. Brilliant designs (I'm partial to the Celestial Dragon in Toasted Marshmallow...)! http://www.flavorpaper.com/wallpaper/category/52/Funky
19 months ago · Like
Guimar Urbina | KIS Interior Design You can find those wallcovering at Www.wallpapercompanyshop.com
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