64 Wallpaper Ideas to Revitalize Every Room in the House

Decorating with wallpaper instantly boosts the mood of any room. Add color, texture, pattern, and personality to blank walls with wallpaper ideas for every style—from florals to geometric patterns, textured finishes, illustrated scenes, landscape murals, and more.

Wallpaper the living room to create an inviting atmosphere. Pair wallpaper and wainscoting in a formal dining room. Elevate your bedroom with a wallpaper accent behind the bed. Or use wallpaper to brighten less obvious spaces like the foyer, mudroom, laundry room, on the inside of a closet, or the back of built-ins for a surprise element.

If you are looking to dress up your walls, get inspired with these wide-ranging wallpaper ideas for every corner of the house.

Large-Scale Florals

Large-scale florals are a modern take on the flowery wallpapers of old. Interior designer Alvin Wayne decorated this New York City bedroom with a bold floral pattern in shades of green, white, and black that extends from the headboard wall to the ceiling like a giant canopy for a modern look.

Abstract Clouds

Turn your bathroom ceiling into a portal to the outdoors with abstract cloud wallpaper in a blue-and-white pattern. Studio Peake framed the wallpaper with intricate moldings and chose blue-and-white fish scale tiles for the walls to give this London bathroom an ethereal feel. Playful yellow privacy fence-shaped window shutters shelter the bath from neighboring windows.

Giant Birds

Use patterned wallpaper with a larger-than-life illustrated nature scene to add color and whimsy to a primary bedroom.

Desiree Burns Interiors paired pink bird-themed wallpaper with a neutral wavy wood and bouclé headboard. Throw pillow accents tie the color scheme together.

Textured Grasscloth

If you want to add texture and color to your walls but find patterns too distracting, opt for grasscloth wallpaper.

Mary Patton Design paired forest green grasscloth with traditional white painted wainscoting on the bottom half of the walls that serve as a backdrop for midcentury modern furnishings and whimsical decor.

Woodland Theme

Decorate your bathroom with wallpaper to make it feel polished and inviting. Kate Marker Interiors paired shiplap half walls and a freestanding sink with woodland-themed wallpaper in this modern farmhouse powder room for a homey feel.

Neon Yellow Wallpaper

Yellow wallpaper will brighten any room. A Beautiful Mess paired this neon yellow botanical pattern with a vintage-inspired rattan bedframe and hanging plants for a boho-style feel in this welcoming guest room.

Shades of Blue

This hand-painted blue wallpaper pattern, designed by interior architect Jennifer Jorgensen and illustrator Kate Worum of She She, features dandelions, wild parrots, and bumblebees.

The designers carried the pattern throughout the room, from the wall to the headboard, beaded pillows, and lampshade, adding a white duvet cover, lamp base, and pillow to create a balance.

Retro Cake Illustrations

Make your kitchen feel cozy with food-themed kitchen wallpaper. This traditional space from deVOL Kitchens celebrates dessert with Thornback & Peel wallpaper that depicts an assortment of retro cake illustrations.

Black-and-White Graphics

Energize a black-and-white bedroom with an abstract wallpaper pattern. Interior designer Alvin Wayne chose an oversized hand-drawn wallpaper for a playful feel.

Banana Leaf

Banana leaf wallpaper is a retro classic with a joyful quality that will turn any room into a feel-good space. Joanne Gray of New Zealand design studio Back to the Wall styled this living room with bold furniture and decor that stands up to the wallpaper, from the leather and velvet furniture to red and black accents.

Built-Ins Wallpaper Accent

Wallpaper the backs of your living room built-ins to add depth and pattern without the trouble or expense of wallpapering the whole room.

Desiree Burns Interiors complemented red-and-white wallpaper with red paint on a pair of built-in shelving to display decor objects in this renovated living room.

Blue Floral

Make a striking first impression by wallpapering your foyer in a colorful and bright pattern. Mary Patton Design chose a wild floral pattern with a soothing blue background that echoes the front door of this midcentury modern home. A painted antique bench in a lighter shade carries the color throughout the space.

Jungle-Themed Wallpaper

Create a focal point with accent wallpaper to dress up the back of a home bar niche. Desiree Burns Interiors wallpapered this arched home bar with jungle-themed wallpaper that adds color and whimsy to the white and light wood tones of the space.

Try Removable Wallpaper

If you like the idea of wallpapering but are a renter or simply commitment shy, test the waters with removable peel-and-stick wallpaper.

Animal Print

Give your powder room a dash of retro glamour with animal-print wallpaper. Erin Williamson Design paired leopard print with an asymmetrical vintage mirror and pendant light, and painted the ceiling black for a dramatic finish.

Pineapple Print

Animate the blank space beneath the stairs with patterned wallpaper. Desiree Burns Interiors chose a black-and-white pineapple print that is fun and graphic, turning a dead zone into a focal point.

Abstract Patterns

Add texture to the walls of a modern apartment with abstract black-and-white wallpaper. Interior designer Alvin Wayne paired the abstract wallpaper with black flooring and black-and-white furniture.

Bright Florals

Brighten your kitchen with a wallpaper accent. Michelle Berwick Design created a focal point with bright, multicolored floral wallpaper that anchors banquette seating in this small eat-in kitchen.

Water and Waves

Embrace a water theme to add color and pattern to a laundry closet. Emily Henderson Design chose an illustrated pattern of cartoon waves in shades of blue and white to turn this functional space into something more elevated.

Enchanted Forest

Create an enchanted forest feel in a gender-neutral nursery with hand-painted wallpaper. Eklektik Studio made the walls of this London nursery come alive with trees and animals on an accent wall behind the crib.

Lemon Branches

Create a timeless feel by wallpapering the bathroom with lemon branches and flowers. Desiree Burns Interiors paired the airy wallpaper with a vintage pedestal sink and a modern wavy mirror for a mix of old and new in a period home.

Neutral Wallpaper

Add subtle texture to the walls of a neutral room with wallpaper that has a barely discernible pattern.

Erin Williamson Design paired the beige-and-white wallpaper with natural wood floors and midcentury modern furniture for a soothing feel in this formal dining room.

Shades of Green

Bring subtle botanical notes to a farmhouse interior with two-tone wallpaper illustrated with a tight tangle of leaves.

Becca Interiors paired the soft green wallpaper with natural woods and vintage sconces, painting the wood trim sage green to tie the wallpaper in with the rest of the entryway.

Bathroom Wallpaper

Add whimsy to your bathroom while maintaining a sophisticated feel by pairing simple tile finishes with wallpaper.

Desiree Burns Interiors chose a pattern that looks abstract at first glance but reveals flamingos, leaves, and flowers upon closer inspection.

Red and Gold Wallpaper

Create a sense of history in an older home by hanging wallpaper with a vintage pattern. Becca Interiors chose an illustrated cream wallpaper with touches of red and gold, reinforcing the color palette with rusty red drapes and velvet throw pillows for a coordinated look.

Boho-Style Wallpaper

Choose boho-style wallpaper to set the tone in a small bedroom. Erin Williamson Design paired a pink-and-white patterned wallpaper with vintage rattan furniture and a mix of textiles to create a cozy feel in this teen room.

Faux Dot Wallpaper

Create a sense of rhythm in an airy bedroom with an airy wallpaper pattern that looks like abstract dots from a distance, but turns out to be made up of little bunches of flowers. Becca Interiors paired the wallpaper with a canopy bed layered with pillows and blankets for a romantic feel that isn't overly sweet.

Supersized Stars

Add movement and playfulness to the walls of a kids' room with a bold pattern. Sissy + Marley Interior Design kept it playful but sophisticated in this black-and-white kids' room with oversized star wallpaper, white and wood furniture, and sunny yellow accents for a spirited feel.

Blue Leaves

Wallpaper can be a finishing touch in a room or a point of departure. Erin Williamson Design set the tone in this fun retro-style bedroom with leafy blue-and-white wallpaper, carrying the pattern onto the bedside lamp, and mixing in complementary patterns on the antique brass bed for an immersive feel.

Mixed Wallpapers

Give the foyer of your home its own identity with wallpaper. Brexton Cole Interiors hung sepia-toned wallpaper to define the space from adjacent rooms, including the adjacent dining room covered in a grayscale landscape mural.

Art Deco Wallpaper

Embrace the opulence of another era with Art Deco-inspired wallpaper. Laquita Tate Interior Styling & Designs chose a dramatic black-and-green pattern for this bathroom, finishing walls and floors in black and accented with white trim and a gold-toned multi-light pendant.

Dark Floral

Create an alluring feel in a formal dining room with dark floral wallpaper. Marie Flanigan Interiors paired the moody wallpaper with dark wood furniture, and pulled the blue from the illustrated flowers with powdery blue upholstered seating in this New York City space.

Retro Patterns

Bring a retro feel to a modern bedroom with graphic wallpaper. Michelle Boudreau Design chose a throwback pattern in shades of orange to add style to this Palm Springs bedroom.

Moroccan Style

Create a bold contemporary look with colorful patterned wallpaper. Interior designer Maite Granda chose royal blue wallpaper with a geometric motif inspired by Islamic latticework in this Florida bedroom to anchor a bed finished with crisp linens and yellow accents.

Wildflowers

Infuse your nursery with charm by hanging multicolored wildflower wallpaper on the wall above the crib. Marie Flanigan Interiors layered an ornate gold mirror over the lively pattern and hung a mobile of white birds in front of the mirror to add layers to the space.

Storybook Illustrations

Add a storybook feel to your bathroom or powder room with illustrated wallpaper. Desiree Burns Interiors chose an oversized botanical pattern with plenty of white space to maintain an airy feel, and paired it with a black window shade and a modern blue wall-mounted sink for an unexpected dose of color.

Vintage Botanicals

When decorating an older home, lean into authenticity with vintage patterns. Brexton Cole Interiors mixed old and new in this dining room wallpapered in an intricate vintage floral pattern with touches of pink, yellow, and blue.

Abstract Birds

Use wallpaper to turn a tiny space into a memorable destination. Desiree Burns Interiors used this abstract gray-and-white bird wallpaper to complement beadboard wainscoting in this powder room, painting the ceiling gray and window trim white for a polished feel.

Light and Leafy

Add a touch of color and pattern to your bedroom with light and leafy patterned wallpaper. Desiree Burns Interiors framed wallpaper panels with wood trim for a high-impact look with a minimum of materials.

Sailor Stripes

Horizontal stripes will widen the walls of any space. Sissy + Marley Interior Design added an accent wall of hand-drawn horizontal blue-and-white sailor stripes on the wall behind the bunk beds in this New York City kids' room that helps to balance the high ceilings.

Puffer Fish

Cheer up the walls of your laundry room with aquatic-themed wallpaper. Britt Design Studio paired black-and-white illustrated puffer fish wallpaper with pale blue cabinetry and mosaic tile flooring to energize this small space.

Custom Wallpaper

Match your wallpaper and window treatments for a cohesive look. Forbes + Masters paired hand-painted wallpaper with matching curtains in this formal dining room for a signature look.

Bare Birch Trees

In a playroom with open storage filled with colorful books, toys, and decor, choose an understated wallpaper pattern to keep the room from feeling overstimulating.

Finding Lovely paired birch tree wallpaper with a natural wood wall of built-ins to add storage to this playroom.

Large-Scale Pattern

Decorate the walls and ceiling of a sloping A-frame room with large-scale patterned wallpaper. Erin Williamson Design finished this space with boho-style touches like a vase of dried pampas grass, a carved wood privacy screen in place of curtains, and a Moroccan wedding blanket draped at the edge of the bed.

Illustrated Sailboats

Whimsical sailboat wallpaper will add charm to a family room or playroom. Emily Henderson Design chose a large-scale seascape that is both playful and sophisticated, pairing the blue-and-white wallpaper with a green velvet couch.

Gray Grasscloth

Create a backdrop for colorful art, furniture, and decor with neutral medium gray grasscloth wallpaper. Studio Peake layered the textured walls with a colorful gallery wall that makes the art pop.

Walk-In Closet Wallpaper

Decorate the walls of a walk-in closet with wallpaper to elevate your space and make it more fun to get dressed in the morning. Erin Williamson Design wallpapered the wall across from a bank of mirrored glass closet doors that amplifies the effect.

Reading Nook Wallpaper

Define a special spot like a reading nook with wallpaper. Emily Henderson Design finished this cozy reading nook with blue-and-white wallpaper that complements the color palette of the living room while giving it its own identity.

Metallic Shimmer Wallpaper

Choose wallpaper with a metallic finish that will gleam and glow, like this dining room from Mary Patton Design. The shimmery blue-gray background adds luminosity and is paired with copper pendant lights for a complementary contrast.

Airy Geometric Pattern

Choose a soft geometric pattern with an airy feel to define space in a home office, like this space from Britt Design Studio finished with coral-and-white wallpaper behind the shared desks.

Graphic Lines

Add movement to your living room wall with an understated black-and-white graphic pattern. Forbes + Masters wallpapered the TV wall in this highrise apartment to take the focus off the flat screen.

Tiny Elephants

Animal-themed wallpaper is a natural fit for a kids' room. Sissy + Marley Interior Design finished this space with subtle gray-and-white patterned elephant wallpaper that adds texture to the walls without dominating, allowing colorful books and decor to stand out without getting lost.

Mudroom Wallpaper

Hang wallpaper to elevate the decor of your mudroom and make it feel like more than just a place to hang your coat.

Kate Marker Interiors paired graphic patterned wallpaper with a dark green background with smoky green paint on the coat closet to add depth to the bright space.

Leafy Minimalist

Don't be afraid to layer art or wall decor over wallpaper for a layered feel. Desiree Burns Interiors hung gilded framed art on wood-trimmed wallpaper panels in this period home living room for a rich feel.

Kitchen Wallpaper and Tile

Mix colorful patterned wallpaper and a graphic tile backsplash to create a memorable design in an eclectic home, like this London space from Pluck Kitchens.

Swans and Lily Pads

Create an escape to simpler times with a sweet and nostalgic wallpaper pattern, like this bathtub corner finished with swan and lily pad wallpaper on a soft gray background from Mary Patton Design.

Pantry Wallpaper

You can use wallpaper to add polish to any room in the house. Decorate a farmhouse pantry with a mix of beadboard wainscoting and subtly patterned wallpaper, like this space from Ashley Montgomery Design.

Marbled

Marble-effect wallpaper will add character to a vintage bathroom. Brexton Cole Interiors finished this space with soft gold-toned accents and a vintage-style sink for a throwback feel.

Checkered Wallpaper

Wallpaper your kitchen ceiling for an unexpected touch of decor. Mendelson Group tied this green-and-white kitchen together with checkered ceiling wallpaper.

Bohemian

Bring a bohemian feel into your laundry room that will make it feel as laid back as the rest of your home. Casa Watkins Living paired bold patterned wallpaper with wood and woven accents for a boho-inspired look.

Loose Geometric

Choose a loose geometric pattern for a softer feel. Britt Design Studio combined blue-and-white wallpaper with curvy furniture and decor to create an inviting feel in this bright bathroom.

Dressing Room Wallpaper

A wallpaper accent wall will make your dressing room look as well-dressed as you are. Blogger Ursula Carmona of Home Made By Carmona added colorful illustrated wallpaper in this DIY shared primary suite dressing room makeover.

Traditional Botanicals

Complement a colorful laundry room with patterned wallpaper. Jessica Nelson Design paired botanical wallpaper with saturated blue cabinetry, black countertops, and aged brass accents for an atmospheric feel in this traditional space.

3D Effect

In a windowless space like a home theater or media room, wallpaper will add depth and interest.

Studio KT chose a brown wallpaper with a 3D effect to dress the walls of this dedicated home theater that is decorated with framed black-and-white photos of Hollywood icons and outfitted with plush seating for elevated movie nights.

Palm Leaves

Palm tree wallpaper will create a vacation feel in any bedroom. Michelle Boudreau Design echoed the view of swaying palms in this midcentury modern Palm Springs bedroom with palm print wallpaper and a palm-themed gallery wall.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the trendiest wallpaper?

There is no one trendy wallpaper, but recent trending wallpaper styles include large-scale florals, botanicals, wavy stripes, and artist-designed patterns. Trendy ways to use wallpaper include wallpapering the ceiling, the backs of built-in shelving, as well as peel-and-stick wallpaper for ease of installation and removal. 

What is a timeless wallpaper?

Florals, botanicals, stripes, polka dots, geometric prints, heritage prints, and landscape scenes are timeless wallpaper motifs. Stick to black-and-white or neutral tones for a timeless look.

Is it OK to wallpaper on top of existing wallpaper?

For the best result, professionals suggest that you remove existing wallpaper and clean and prime your wall before hanging new wallpaper on the wall. This will ensure that your walls have no irregularities and help guarantee a more long-lasting result.

Does wallpaper devalue a home?

Unfortunately, yes. Wallpaper can add color, pattern, texture, and personality to your walls, but it’s not for everyone and may alienate some buyers. Angi suggests removing wallpaper before putting your house on the market to get the best value, and as a precaution against buyers who might find it too bold but don't want to take pains to remove it themselves.

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