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10+ Kitchens That Wow With Wallpaper

By Talia Hart On

The kitchen isn’t the first space you’d think of wallpapering, but these rooms just might change your mind.

See how wallpaper brings personality to these standout kitchens, and get inspired to bring pattern into the heart of your home.

This minimalist kitchen proves wallpaper doesn’t always need to be bold. In his own home, designer Cameron MacNeil chose a faux grasscloth for its warmth and texture (plus, it’s easy to wipe down!).

  • Photographer Alex Lukey
  • Designer Cameron MacNeil

House & Home June 2016

If you do want to make a statement, eschew backsplash tiles and opt for dramatic wallpaper that’s wipeable, like this fairytale-inspired mural by Zoffany.

  • Photographer Michael Graydon
  • Designer Sarah Hartill

House & Home October 2014

Cactus-print wallpaper illustrates the free-spirited essence of this California kitchen.

  • Photographer Jasmine Fitzwilliam

Instagram.com/letsfrolictogether

A muted palette creates a cozy ambiance in this English-style kitchen. Hanging brass pots, stainless steel countertops, and bold wallpaper surround a mix-and-match dining set.

  • Photographer Anders Bergstedt

Stiligahem.se

The wallpaper print is Pimpernel by William Norris, established in England in 1876.

  • Photographer Anders Bergstedt

Stiligahem.se

These unassuming kitchen shelves blend into the wall when paired with Caitlin Wilson Design’s Indigo Fiore wallpaper, a delicate watercolor floral.

  • Designer Caitlin Wilson Design

Instagram.com/caitlinwilsondesign

White and grey lattice wallpaper is calming and subtle, and doesn’t overwhelm the walls — even when applied along the entire open-concept kitchen.

  • Photographer Jacob Snavely
  • Designer Chango & Co

Chango.co

The showstopping English wallpaper in H&H editorial director Alice Lawlor’s galley kitchen is botanical without being too flowery, and brings wow-factor to the Caesarstone countertop and backsplash.

  • Photographer Alex Lukey
  • Designer Sarah Hartill

House & Home March 2017

Black and white floral wallpaper and subway tile make the perfect pairing in this light and bright kitchen.

  • Photographer Stephani Buchman
  • Designer Vanessa Francis Design

Vanessafrancis.com

This blue watercolor wallpaper creates the illusion of a tile backsplash without the price tag. If you are going to go this route, make sure to get wallpaper that’s wipeable to avoid food stains.

Behangfabriek.com

If you have space above your kitchen cabinets, consider bringing it to life with wallpaper like Les Ensembliers did in this modern kitchen.

  • Photographer André Rider
  • Designer Les Ensembliers

House & Home October 2015

Soft blue walls paired with gold kitchen hardware create a soft, graceful feel in this kitchen.

  • Designer Caitlin Wilson Design

Instagram.com/caitlinwilsondesign

Farrow & Ball’s Jasmine wallpaper features a subtle, leafy pattern that creates a calming backdrop in this minimalist kitchen.

Farrow&Ball

Schumacher’s Queen Of Spain wallpaper brings interest to this kitchen’s sink area without being too overpowering.

  • Photographer Valerie Wilcox
  • Designer Joel Bray

House & Home October 2016

The small-scale design of this soft blue wallpaper reads as texture, bringing warmth and color to this kitchen.

Farrow & Ball

A blue floral wallpapered accent wall is a pretty addition to designer and retailer Michael Penney’s compact kitchen.

  • Photographer Angus Fergusson
  • Designer Michael Penney

House & Home June 2009 issue

A navy palm-print wallpaper creates a holiday-at-home vibe, while bringing contrast to this small space.

  • Photographer Alex Lukey
  • Designer Sabrina Albanese

House & Home September 2016

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