40 Inspiring Wallpaper Ideas
See ways to add personality and visual texture to any room with this collection of wonderful wallcoverings
Wallpaper is having a moment. An abundance of available colors and patterns coupled with a pandemic-influenced desire for bold interiors seems to have caused a surge in interest among homeowners. In fact, Houzz data shows that searches for many wallpaper-related terms have increased this year compared with last. And design pros recently named wallpaper as one of the top 10 trends on the rise this year. So with that in mind, check out this collection of 40 photos that showcase the wonderful ways wallpaper can infuse a home with personality and levity.
2. An owl print gives a peaceful vibe to this Boston powder room by MJG Interiors.
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3. Small animals line up in the reflective wallpaper in this Denver powder room by Helios Design Group.
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4. In this moody Atlanta-area powder room by Presmanes Interiors, an attractive wallpaper features curly juniper-colored snakes (Serpentine by Hygge & West).
Are canines more your speed? If so, you’re not alone. Searches on Houzz for “dog wallpaper” have risen 46% in 2022 over last year.
Are canines more your speed? If so, you’re not alone. Searches on Houzz for “dog wallpaper” have risen 46% in 2022 over last year.
5. Here, a swan print adds a touch of fun to an elegant Toronto bathroom by Jodie Rosen Design.
6. In this Seattle powder room by Acadia Craft, undercabinet lighting and wall sconces illuminate parts of a deep underwater-themed reflective wallpaper.
7. Keep in mind, wallpaper doesn’t have to cover entire walls. For this Toronto bathroom by the aptly named Two Birds Design, a pretty bird-on-a-branch wallpaper section backs a small area between two vanities.
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8. Animals aren’t the only way to add character. Floral prints, like the one in this New York powder room by Nicole Forina Home, are also grabbing attention. Houzz searches for “floral wallpaper” rose 52% this year compared with last, while searches for “chinoiserie wallpaper” increased 71%.
9. A large-scale floral print beautifully covers some of the walls and bulkheads in this Seattle bathroom by Hyde Evans Design.
10. A high-contrast fern-like print adds drama to this Los Angeles bathroom by Betty Balian Design.
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11. Abstract prints can add glamour and personality too. This stylish Dallas powder room by D’kor Home features glitzy Art Deco details. On Houzz, searches for “Art Deco wallpaper” increased 33% year over year.
12. Wave-like striations bring movement to this contemporary Toronto powder room by Pizzale Design.
13. Here, a textured wallpaper adds nuance to a bathtub alcove in a Salt Lake City home by JCD Custom Home Design.
Bedrooms
14. In a bedroom, consider using the colors in a patterned wallpaper to inspire your bedding, pillows and other decor choices. Designer Nicole Forina did that in this New York bedroom, creating a richly decorated space layered in tones found in the floral wallpaper.
14. In a bedroom, consider using the colors in a patterned wallpaper to inspire your bedding, pillows and other decor choices. Designer Nicole Forina did that in this New York bedroom, creating a richly decorated space layered in tones found in the floral wallpaper.
15. For this bedroom in a Seattle home by Meydenbauer Group, a vibrant wallpaper energizes the space and echoes the greenery outside, blurring the line between inside and out.
16. A veined stone-like pattern provides the framework for soothing grays and creams in this Toronto bedroom by Jodie Rosen Design.
17. Watercolor-like flowers provide a calm backdrop to pops of burnt orange in this Miami bedroom by Dkor Interiors.
18. A subtly patterned wallpaper in this Denver bedroom by Andrea Schumacher Interiors joins patterned bedding, a patterned rug and bed frame for a luxuriously layered look.
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Dining Rooms
19. Wallpaper is a great way to punch up the energy in a formal dining room. A banana leaf print gets the job done in this contemporary-cool Toronto dining room by Avenue Design.
19. Wallpaper is a great way to punch up the energy in a formal dining room. A banana leaf print gets the job done in this contemporary-cool Toronto dining room by Avenue Design.
20. Designer Linda Sasson used a colorful floral and butterfly print to add lively personality to this glamorous Los Angeles dining room.
21. A reflective metallic-like wallpaper amps up the look of this Houston dining room by Lynn Holender Designs.
22. And in Chicago, Christie Hines Designs used a dynamic bird print to add spark to the traditional architecture in this dining room.
Living Rooms
23. A dark and moody wallpaper adds Victorian-like drama to this Los Angeles living room by Grace Home Furnishings.
23. A dark and moody wallpaper adds Victorian-like drama to this Los Angeles living room by Grace Home Furnishings.
24. In this L.A. living room by Straus Design/Build, a light and airy botanical wallpaper supports other greenery found throughout the room. Meanwhile, a grasscloth paper on the ceiling adds texture and a sense of intimacy.
On Houzz, searches for “ceiling wallpaper” climbed 40% this year compared with last.
On Houzz, searches for “ceiling wallpaper” climbed 40% this year compared with last.
25. Dimitra Anderson Home used a soft watery wallpaper to anchor other blue tones in this Redwood City, California, living room.
27. A bold bird-patterned wallpaper elevates the vaulted ceiling in this Portland, Maine, family room by John Buckley Architecture & Design. Notice how the sofa and pillows echo the combination of colors in the wallpaper.
28. Sometimes a little goes a long way. Joanna McLean Designs papered the backs of built-ins with an ombre chevron pattern to jazz up this New York living room.
Home Offices
29. And if you’re looking to perk up your workday, consider adding wallpaper to your home office. Designer Tamara Day wrapped this Kansas City, Missouri, home office in a small-scale patterned wallpaper that sets the tone for sophisticated furnishings.
29. And if you’re looking to perk up your workday, consider adding wallpaper to your home office. Designer Tamara Day wrapped this Kansas City, Missouri, home office in a small-scale patterned wallpaper that sets the tone for sophisticated furnishings.
30. In this Dallas home office, Julian Design ramped up the traditional style with a classic print.
31. And in this Toronto home office by Claire Jefford, out-of-focus stripes add movement while corresponding with similarly colored artwork.
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Laundry Rooms
32. Like powder rooms, laundry rooms present a great opportunity to add bold color and pattern in a way you might not find suitable for elsewhere in your home. Studio3 Design used a brightly colored wallpaper to elevate the mood in this San Francisco-area laundry room and to tie in the cabinet and flooring colors.
32. Like powder rooms, laundry rooms present a great opportunity to add bold color and pattern in a way you might not find suitable for elsewhere in your home. Studio3 Design used a brightly colored wallpaper to elevate the mood in this San Francisco-area laundry room and to tie in the cabinet and flooring colors.
33. A pineapple and plant print electrifies this San Rafael, California, laundry room by Ann Lowengart Interiors. Teal cabinets and window area turn up the look even more.
34. In a more subtle approach, JLV Creative applied a low-key fern wallpaper to this Charleston, South Carolina, laundry room to round out the coastal charm.
35. Likewise, a flower-pattern wallpaper joins white-and-green checkerboard flooring to freshen up this Austin, Texas, laundry room by designer Maria Beck of M.E. Beck Design.
Mudrooms, Entries and Hallways
36. A mudroom is a good spot to add a little color and pattern that can set a charismatic tone for the rest of the home.
A wildlife print adds a playful touch to dramatic black cabinetry in this Austin, Texas, mudroom by Moazami Homes.
36. A mudroom is a good spot to add a little color and pattern that can set a charismatic tone for the rest of the home.
A wildlife print adds a playful touch to dramatic black cabinetry in this Austin, Texas, mudroom by Moazami Homes.
37. An abstract print runs floor to ceiling in this Toronto entry by Jodie Rosen Design, providing a spirited backdrop for a floating bench and open shelf unit.
38. A peek into a hallway in this New York home by Nicole Forina Home shows an exciting wallpaper that emphasizes the length of the space. In the dining room in the foreground, a more subdued wallpaper recalls white paint dripped on a greige canvas.
39. A reflective wallpaper with a nature scene creates a striking first impression in this Boston entry by Elms Interior Design. You can also see a dark gray grasscloth wallpaper lining the hallway to the left and a beautiful blue grasscloth covering the walls in the dining room straight ahead.
40. Off the entrance in this Vancouver, British Columbia, home from EDSO Construction, a wildly colored botanical print on the walls and ceiling perks up a mudroom-like storage area.
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1. Powder rooms are by far one of the most popular spaces to add wallpaper. And for good reason. These small, often windowless rooms present tremendous opportunity to get a little wild with decor.
And what could be more wild than prints depicting animals? A capuchin monkey wallpaper brings whimsy to this Los Angeles bathroom by Betty Balian Design.
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