16 Unique Wallpaper Ideas to Make a Bold Design Statement
Find design inspiration for your bedroom, living room, kitchen, bathroom, and more.
Bare walls are, well, boring. While you can get crafty with stripes, gradients, and spotted designs, wallpaper is the best way to infuse personality and pattern into your space. There are so many wallpaper ideas to choose from, catering to specific rooms, color choices, and aesthetics. Take a look at these wallpapered rooms — kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, dining rooms, living rooms, you name it — for inspiration, no matter if your home has more of a modern, rustic, or classic feel. It's up to you how bold and unexpected you want to go: Wallpapers range from rainbow-inspired florals to neutral geometrics to simple stripes, and everything in between.
Since the process of installing wallpaper isn't nearly as easy as painting a few walls, make sure you hang a wallpaper sample before committing to an entire accent wall or room. If you still find it hard to settle on a particular pattern or style, try one of the many peel-and-stick wallpaper options. That way, you can remove it with ease if you happen to change your mind in the future. But remember, the joy of wallpapered walls (and ceilings!) is that it takes you — and your house — out of your comfort zone.
Two-Tone Blue Wallpaper
Jazz up your laundry room — or closet, in this case — by covering the walls with patterned wallpaper. In this case, use wallpaper with contrasting shades of blue for maximum impact.
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Whimsical Floral Wallpaper
Set a backdrop for your bed with colorful wallpaper, complete with bursting florals and a chorus of birds.
Neutral Wallpaper
Go for an understated look by covering half of the walls with geometric wallpaper in shades of whites, beiges, and grays. Then paint the lower paneling in a darker hue to make the light colors really pop.
Sunny Floral Wallpaper
Enliven any room with panels of vibrant patterned wallpaper, and then keep the bright and cheery vibe alive with matching curtains, table linens, and decorative accessories.
Bright Floral Upper Half
Tile often finds a home near bathtubs and showers, but this gorgeous design will inspire something more eye-catching. Opt for vinyl wallpaper since it's washable and able to withstand moisture and heat.
Gradient Brushstrokes Wallpaper
The brushstrokes on this peel-and-stick wallpaper are perfectly imperfect, making them look like the real thing. That's part of the appeal, isn't it?
Matching Cabinets and Trim
Papering the walls from floor to ceiling gives even the tiniest of rooms extra height. Keep the flow going by painting the cabinets and trim the same color as the wallpaper itself.
Wallpapered Ceiling
Often forgotten, ceilings are actually a blank canvas for florals, stripes, and other simple patterns. Paint the walls in a complementary shade for a well-rounded look.
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Nautical Lobster Wallpaper
Even in the dead of winter, this wallpaper will make you feel like you're on the beach somewhere. Since the pattern is on the bolder side, stick with classic colors (red and white), so that you don't overwhelm your space.
World Map Wallpaper
Stick this wallpaper in your kid's bathroom or bedroom because it doubles as a teaching moment. Go for one that's muted or full of color, like the one shown here.
Monochromatic Accent Wall
Accent walls are a brilliant way to bring more personality to your space, regardless of its size. This black-and-white floral wallpaper offsets the vibrant colors in this kitchen, but still stays true to the shabby-chic vibe.
Contrasting Wallpaper
Bring on the patterns! Double up on geometrics and florals by pairing a detailed wallpaper with patterned tiles.
Log-Inspired Wallpaper
Faux bois, the French term for "false wood," lets you live among the trees, no matter where in the world you may be. Go for a wallpaper with a realistic look and feel to mimic a real-life log cabin.
Textured Wallpaper
Patterns have their place and all, but sometimes depth is exactly what your room needs. Wallpaper made of tweed, grasscloth, and bamboo do exactly that.
Peachy Keen Wallpaper
Turn any pantry, closet, or alcove into something that's just as beautiful as it is practical. Here, this blogger used fun and fruity wallpaper to spruce up her pantry.
DIY Book Pages Wallpaper
Whenever you step inside your bathroom, you'll feel like you're in a life-size scrapbook if you follow this peel-and-stick technique. Layer dozens of magazine, newspaper, or book pages to craft a totally custom wall covering.
Amanda Garrity is a lifestyle writer and editor with over seven years of experience, including five years on staff at Good Housekeeping, where she covered all things home and holiday, including the latest interior design trends, inspiring DIY ideas and gift guides for any (and every) occasion. She also has a soft spot for feel-good TV, so you can catch her writing about popular shows like Virgin River, Sweet Magnolias, Hallmark Channel’s When Calls the Heart and more.
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