It’s funny how design styles and trends work in my mind. Sometimes I spend so much time thinking about them and over-analyzing them, that once I get them out of my head and onto paper (or onto the blog), I find I actually like them even more. I’ve been thinking about wallpaper a lot lately and how powerful of a tool it can in transforming a space. And with the bold, mural-style patterns we’re seeing on the market today, you can go from a simple room to a dramatic space in an instant. To give some real-life inspiration and examples, here are 20 of my favorite homes where wallpaper has a huge impact — whether on an accent wall, a full room, or a tiny jewel box of a bathroom. Enjoy! xo, grace
Émilie, of MilieO, and Greg have a stunningly modern bedroom with a collection of black and gold lighting that's echoed in the room's geometric DIY faux-wallpaper.
Mark & Keith of MiniModerns refinished a Victorian Railway Guard’s camper/car and used one of their wallpaper designs in the bedroom. I love the matchy-matchy pillow moment happening.
I used to live right around the corner from this amazing wallpaper at Bakeri in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. I liked to visit it just to see it in person. What an amazing choice and color contrast with the wainscoting.
Are there any wallpapers on the market that are easier to remove? Thanks!
Hi Lizbeth,
I have had great results with removing wallpaper that comes pre-pasted with Sure Strip adhesive. It’s available here -> http://www.yorkwall.com/surestrip and on select wallpapers carried by Anthropologie. I believe there are other adhesives out there that represent they can removed easily, but I haven’t tried them personally. Here’s one from a well-respected wallpaper company -> https://www.grahambrown.com/us/blog/superfresco-easy/paste-the-wall-frequently-asked-questions
Good luck!
Caitlin