Kitchens
10+ Kitchens That Wow With Wallpaper
Updated on November 14, 2018
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
Source: House & Home June 2016
Designer: Cameron MacNeil
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
Source: House & Home October 2014
Designer: Sarah Hartill
Cactus-print wallpaper illustrates the free-spirited essence of this California kitchen.
Photographer: Jasmine Fitzwilliam
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
The wallpaper print is Pimpernel by William Norris, established in England in 1876.
Photographer: Anders Bergstedt
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
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
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
Source: House & Home March 2017
Designer: Sarah Hartill
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
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.
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
Source: House & Home October 2015
Designer: Les Ensembliers
Soft blue walls paired with gold kitchen hardware create a soft, graceful feel in this kitchen.
Designer: Caitlin Wilson Design
Farrow & Ball’s Jasmine wallpaper features a subtle, leafy pattern that creates a calming backdrop in this minimalist kitchen.
Schumacher’s Queen Of Spain wallpaper brings interest to this kitchen’s sink area without being too overpowering.
Photographer: Valerie Wilcox
Source: House & Home October 2016
Designer: Joel Bray
The small-scale design of this soft blue wallpaper reads as texture, bringing warmth and color to this kitchen.
A blue floral wallpapered accent wall is a pretty addition to designer and retailer Michael Penney’s compact kitchen.
Photographer: Angus Fergusson
Source: House & Home June 2009 issue
Designer: Michael Penney
A navy palm-print wallpaper creates a holiday-at-home vibe, while bringing contrast to this small space.
Photographer: Alex Lukey
Source: House & Home September 2016
Designer: Sabrina Albanese