80+ Rooms That Wow With Wallpaper
Wallpaper has a reputation for being bold and eye-catching, but it can also be subtle and understated.
Whether it’s used as an accent wall or to envelop an entire space, it adds dimension, impact and energy to a room. Click through for 80+ stunning spaces with wow-factor wallpaper!
This cool geometric wallpaper brings a sophisticated edge to this 13-year-old’s bedroom.
House & Home March 2021
The dramatic dining room in the 2021 Princess Margaret showhome packs a punch with black and white graphic wallpaper.
House & Home May 2021
Ali Budd’s design-savvy office features leopard-print wallpaper in the open-concept work area.
House & Home May 2021
Both the ceilings and the walls wow with wallpaper in this shared kids’ bedroom. The combination of pattern and color bring a fun and playful vibe to the space.
House & Home January/February 2021
Another bedroom in the same home features pink and black wallpaper that complements the pretty details of this 7-year-old’s bedroom.
House & Home January/February 2021
This powder room is a lesson in playing with pattern and contrast. A leopard-print mirror is set against graphic wallpaper and a stone vanity. Even the two-tone soap dispenser brings a hit of contrast.
House & Home January/February 2021
The wallpaper in this kids room was chosen for its neutral yet playful pattern, which complements the rest of the space.
House & Home June 2021
Built-in shelves with open backs ensure the punchy blue wallpaper remains the star of the space in this playroom.
House & Home January/February 2021
An idyllic wall mural from Anewall creates a serene backdrop in this English-inspired bedroom.
House & Home June 2021
The powder room of the same home maintains the British theme with traditional English-style wallpaper, eclectic art and a vintage chair.
House & Home June 2021
Traditional wallpaper and brass accents bring an old world feel to this charming kid’s bedroom.
House & Home May 2021
Powder rooms are a great space to go bold with wallpaper. An Iconic Beverly Hills Banana Leaf print brings a whimsical feel to this Tulsa bathroom.
A soft and understated wallpaper is the perfect backdrop for the other bold elements in designer Nyla Free’s sophisticated dining room.
House & Home April 2021
Designer Corey Damen Jenkins is known for his bold use of color and pattern, as seen in this regal bedroom that features 15-foot-high ceilings with striped wallpaper.
House & Home April 2021
This eclectic dining room features modern cheetah wallpaper that offers a more subtle design than some traditional animal print styles.
This cheerful wallpaper brings a pop of color and pattern and distracts from the limited square footage in this tiny powder room.
House & Home April 2021
More is more when it comes to pattern in this bright and charming living room. Designer Tommy Smythe wanted to integrate strong elements like bold floral, wainscotting and striped wallpaper in order to embrace the historic charm of the circa-1790s home.
House & Home November 2020
Palm-patterned wallpaper brings a coastal yet glamorous feel to this charming powder room.
House & Home March 2021
Designer Carmen René Smith is all about maximalist style, which is highlighted in this bold bedroom that features Ebern Designs Peafowl wallpaper.
In this renovated dining room, designer Allison Willson didn’t make any structural changes but the tonal scenic mural really adds a punch. Setting the banquette makes great use of the space.
House & Home June 2020
Schumacher’s Birds & Butterflies wallpaper in this bedroom (used often for guests) makes this spot hard to leave. The whimsical airiness is a joyful sight to start the day.
House & Home October 2020
Kelly Wearstler’s Graffito wallpaper is a well-loved pattern for its bold, artistic strokes. The black background draws the eye and makes the white bedding pop.
House & Home October 2020
For the Spring 2020 Princess Margaret Showhome, designer Sarah Baeumler introduced a punchy jungle-motif wallpaper in the bar area that suits the teal millwork.
House & Home May 2020
Florals can be bossy, according to designer Tommy Smythe, but using striped wallpaper turns down the volume in this Charleston, South Carolina, bedroom. The wallpaper helps camouflage the jib doors as well.
House & Home November 2020
A contemporary Schumacher wallpaper is a graphic contrast to the ebullient floral bedspread and blinds. The pale lavender theme ties all the patterns together for a lively, young effect.
House & Home November 2020
The combination of bold floral wallpaper, a mirror framed in a leopard print and a pink onyx vanity might seem overwhelming, but this powder room proves that wildly contrasting pieces can create a whimsical, inviting space.
House & Home January 2021
Wallpapering an accent wall is an easy way to switch things up in a child’s room, where tastes can change and develop quickly as they grow.
House & Home January 2021
The plaid wallpaper in this fashionable penthouse‘s eating area feels like it belongs in a mod London townhouse and ties the whole look together. The colors of the wallpaper are picked up by the mahogany red chairs and gray-blue pleather banquette for a cohesive effect.
House & Home September 2020
Punchy Hermès wallpaper and vibrant pillows are in sync with the principal bedroom’s color scheme.
House & Home September 2020
This East Coast heritage home embraces traditional touches, so it’s no surprise that the classic medallion print looks right at home with bamboo furniture and deep baseboards.
House & Home July-August 2020
A palm print wallpaper in Justina Blakeney’s dining room is layered with one of her favorite portraits. Golden tonal drapes keep the focus on the pattern.
House & Home September 2020
Justina’s own wallpaper adorns her lounge (dubbed Bluhemia) to create an atmospheric effect that matches the lush patterns on the rug and pillows.
House & Home September 2020
This bold entryway may only be three by three feet, but that didn’t stop designer Cynthia Ferguson from taking the plunge with a cherry red color (Lyons Red by Benjamin Moore to be exact). A front door is a great place to take daring design risks!
House & Home September 2020
It’s unusual, but wallpapering a ceiling is a huge statement maker and we love the way the pattern repeats on the toss pillows. “In a small room, repetition is important to keep the patterns from overwhelming,” says Cynthia of her bedroom’s twinning drapery and headboard fabric. Black walls highlight the beautiful architectural detailing and provide a place for the eye to rest.
House & Home September 2020
Flocked wallpaper from the 1960s decorates the walls in the morning room of this historic Prince Edward County home, and nods to the space’s authentic, storied past.
House & Home December 2019
A traditional damask wallpaper accents the beautiful heritage details of the dining room, such as the carved mantel and high baseboards.
House & Home December 2019
In this colorful kitchen, the Boråstapeter wallpaper’s floral fern and rhubarb motifs add a joyful exuberance and keep the blue-black cabinets from feeling too heavy.
See more of the cheerful space on H&H TV.
House & Home October 2019
Rabarber wallpaper by Boråstapeter, paint-paper.co.uk
In this personality-packed Montreal home, a peppy, retro palm front wallpaper accents the office’s mid-century flair.
House & Home June 2019
Wallpaper available through Empire Papiers Peints & Peintures
Graffiti-esque wallpaper brings an irreverent spin to a home office and adds dynamic energy that ideal for jump-starting creative thinking.
House & Home October 2019
In a child’s room, wallpaper can be used to reflect a passion or interest, whether it’s dinosaurs, ships or fairies. This digitally printed wallpaper adorns a feature wall, which is easy to switch up as the child grows and those interests change.
House & Home October 2019
Onszelf wallpaper panels, justkidswallpaper.com
Calgary designer Alanna Dunn coveted this Kelly Wearstler wallpaper, which inspired the blush tones throughout her compact condo. “It’s a luxury product, but because this wall is so small, it wasn’t a huge cost,” she says.
House & Home December 2019
Graffito II wallpaper in Rosa, kellywearstler.com
For those who prefer a more tailored approach, striped wallpaper delivers a crisp, slimming effect: the vertical lines makes the ceiling seem slightly higher. The stripe wallpaper in this London bedroom mimics a “sleeping under a luxe tent” effect for grown ups.
House & Home September 2019
Tented Stripe wallpaper, farrow-ball.com
In The Drake founder Jeff Stober’s weekend retreat in Prince Edward County, a groovy vintage wallpaper’s sunny hues sets a cheery tone, while the curvaceous lines echo the round pendants over the dining table.
House & Home August 2019
An electric Linwood wallpaper makes a feature wall pop in Jeff’s living room and acts as a dynamic backdrop for his collection of artwork.
House & Home August 2019
L.A. Sunset River wallpaper, linwoodfabric.com
A preppy, geometric wallpaper in this bathroom evokes a fresh garden trellis feeling with a bit of “Palm Beach tennis club” flair.
House & Home June 2019
Circuit Green Modern Ironwork wallpaper, brewsterwallcovering.com
In this coastal Connecticut home, Cole & Son’s iconic Nuvolette wallpaper references the changing skies of Long Island Sound.
House & Home May 2019
Nuvolette wallpaper, cole-and-son.com
This classic wallpaper references historic hand-painted patterns by Gracie, Zuber and De Gournay. The pale blue ground and ethereal renderings of peonies and exotic birds turn a bedroom into a restful garden.
House & Home April 2019
A luscious, fruit-inspired damask wallpaper from Thibault is perfectly fitting in this Nashville dining room by Sarah Richardson Design.
House & Home April 2019
Available through thibaultdesign.com
In this sweet nursery, breezy floral wallpaper ties in the room’s surfside aesthetic when paired with a handwoven macramé light and rattan rocking chair.
House & Home March 2019
Millie wallpaper, luliewallace.com
This breezy tie-dye print injects plenty of California cool into a petite powder room.
House & Home March 2019
Wallpaper, Anthropologie
Intricate koi fish add dimension to Gillian Gillies’ tonal grey European-inspired kitchen.
Tour the traditional space on HHTV.
House & Home February 2019
Derwit wallpaper, osborneandlittle.com
Cheeky floating sardines — with liberez les sardines (meaning free the sardines) written underneath — offers a playful punch in this cozy corner.
House & Home April 2018
Sardines wallpaper, wallshoppe.com
This graphic wallpaper almost resembles chalk on a blackboard, which is a quirky, yet cool feature in this earthy principal bedroom.
House & Home March 2019
Mali wallpaper, shoppe.amberinteriordesign.com
Bold floral wallpaper strikes the perfect balance with the entryway’s olive green palette, creating a classic English country vibe.
House & Home April 2018
Tropisk Pink Floral wallpaper, brewsterwallcovering.com
Whimsical lady bug wall coverings by Villa Nova transform a kids room into an enchanting retreat. An electric pink dresser plays up the colorful bug’s wings.
House & Home December 2018
Ladybug wallpaper, villanova.com
This striking home‘s powder room is full of pep thanks to the spiky brass chandelier, gilded mirrored vanity and on-trend cobalt wallpaper with a subtle Escher effect.
House & Home December 2018
In shop owner Denise Zidel’s colorful home, black grasscloth wallpaper from Schumacher gives this understated bedroom plenty of drama, and provides a luxurious backdrop for an assortment of bowls.
Step inside her cheerful space on HHTV.
House & Home February 2019
Onna Sisal wallpaper, fschumacher.com
If there is any room in the house to experiment with eye-catching wallpaper, it’s the powder room. This whimsical print, depicting crashing waves, makes a splash in this small space.
House & Home March 2019
Melville wallpaper, cole-and-son.com
In her own home, H&H’s 2018 Designer Of The Year Nam Dang-Mitchell relies on luxe Gracie chinoiserie wallpaper for a romantic touch, that’s updated by contemporary furnishings.
House & Home December 2018
Greystone Terrace wallpaper, gracestudio.com
In another example of designer Nam’s love of look-at-me wallpaper, this Circus wallpaper by Cole & Son draws the eye to this handsome mantel in this home office. A tufted armchair and neutral photographs tie in the clean-lined aesthetic.
House & Home May 2017
Circus wallpaper, cole-and-son.com
From Italian design house Fornasetti comes a moody wallpaper filled with fruit-laden pomegranates trees, which help bring the outdoors in.
House & Home December 2018
Frutto Proibito wallpaper, cole-and-son.com
A wasp’s nest and tree trunk are natural counterparts amidst the geometric, artful wall covering. Look closely and you’ll notice the print is actually precisely positioned beetles.
House & Home May 2018
Emeralds wallpaper, jennifershorto.com
Bring the rolling hills of the English countryside into your home with this lush wallpaper by Cole & Son.
House & Home January 2019
Forest wallpaper, cole-and-son.com
In Toronto boutique Bettencourt Manor, bold patterned wallpaper is artfully layered with vintage offerings, rich texture and statement art.
House & Home November 2018
Dynasty check wallpaper, bettencourtmanor.com
Oversized, hyper-real florals are a lush counterpoint for black wainscotting in this dramatic dining room: both work to enhance a moody, cocooning effect.
House & Home June 2018
Dark Floral II Black Saturated wallpaper, elliecashmandesign.com
The fronds of Cole & Son’s breezy palm leaf wallpaper pairs perfectly with the tree-lined view outside in this calming country bathroom.
House & Home July 2018
Palm leaves wallpaper, cole-and-son.com
In this European-inspired condo‘s principal bedroom, velvety handmade wallpaper gives the illusion of marble veining.
House & Home November 2018
Nero wallpaper, flatvernacular.com
An oak leaf-print wallpaper is juxtaposed against an array of curved furniture, for an organic look inspired by nature.
House & Home October 2018
Raphaël wallpaper, sandbergwallpaper.com
Applying wallpaper above a chair rail, wainscotting or a half-tiled wall softens the boldness so it’s less overwhelming in a small bathroom.
House & Home May 2017
The quilted headboard picks up on the diamond pattern of the wallpaper for a delicate look.
House & Home May 2017
Guest rooms are the perfect spot to use a bold or dramatic wallpaper, as guests don’t tend to stay for long so they won’t tire of the design. Dark, moody Crescent wallpaper by Kelly Wearstler envelops the room in a rich, cozy feeling.
House & Home March 2018
Kelly Wearstler Crescent Wallpaper
A monochrome palette adds some edge to the floral wallpaper in this Edinburgh home and leavens the look of dark velvet upholstery.
House & Home December 2014
Mehsama wallpaper by Designers Guild
Here, a bucolic farm scene — with pastures of horse and sheep, fields of crops and even barns — looks hand-printed and is a twist on traditional pastoral motifs.
A grown-up floral wallpaper is the perfect choice for the bathroom at this Arts and Crafts–style home in Upstate New York — it nods to the heritage style of the home while still feeling fresh and new.
House & Home March 2018
A super subtle checked wallpaper creates a neutral backdrop for a reproduction of a 19th-century Empire painting.
House & Home March 2018
Glazed Over in Pebble, by Holly Hunt.
The now iconic Zebra wallpaper by Scalamandré is a playful choice for a powder room — and is enhanced by matching embroidered hand towels.
House & Home March 2018
Zebra wallpaper by Scalamandré
High-octane orange wallpaper gives a nursery a fresh spin, and the look will age well with time.
House & Home July 2017
Thibaut Wallpaper
This cottage bathroom brings a little of the outdoors in with a verdant geometrical design that feels like a forest canopy.
House & Home August 2017
With all the white surfaces and fixtures, a bathroom is a great spot to show off a bold wallpaper as it has neutral surfaces that let it breathe. Here, white subway tile acts as a buffer between gutsy wallpaper and illusionary flooring.
House & Home
Hornbeam wallpaper by Farrow & Ball
In design editor Sally Armstrong’s walk-in closet, a painterly wallpaper wraps around the space and in a niche of shelves for a seamless look. Quiet roman blinds and a large mirror let the space breathe.
House & Home April 2016
In this dining room, an ombré wallpaper makes a subtle statement, which will create the ultimate cocoon for an intimate dinner party.
House & Home March 2017
Saraille wallpaper in Graphite, Designers Guild
A wallpaper with a loose, hand-drawn feel gives this bedroom gentle pattern in a soft grey palette. Statement wallpaper in a bedroom can dress up a simple headboard.
House & Home March 2018
Wallpaper by RADform
Highlight a built-in feature, such as a bookcase or a bar, with a wallpaper backing. This subtle medallion print was custom scaled to fit the wall’s dimensions.
House & Home March 2018