We haven’t talked about this subject in awhile, so let’s dish wallpaper today!
Wallpaper has gotten a bad rap over the years. Believe me, I get it too. I have had my share of wallpaper that turned ugly, from green ivy cascading over the walls in my kitchen, to a classical Tuscan look in my bathrooms, with faux finishes and urns. Ugh! I thought it was SO pretty back then, but when I look back at it now, it’s laughable. But, that doesn’t mean I’m totally turned off to wallpaper. I do still like it in small doses.
Here are a few wallpapers I saw on BHG that I really loved the look. See what you think and if you might be ready to tackle wallpaper again. I would use it in a bathroom to really amp it up into something special and cozy. I love it as an accent wall in a certain room to add pizazz to a space. I wouldn’t use it in large doses, but here and there, yes!
Grasscloth has been around for decades and I still love it. So classic and pretty. I would definitely use grasscloth somewhere. This deep navy is beautiful.
Here’s a grasscloth in green.
And this neutral grasscloth looks very classic in this living room space, at least to my eye.
This bold black and white really adds so much personality to this pretty white bathroom. I love it!
Green and white trellis wallpaper livens up a hallway.
This beautiful classical gray floral is so romantic in this powder room. I totally love this too!
On the back of a bookcase to add some interest and slight texture. Love this room too!
I wouldn’t have the nerve to do this, but on the risers of stairs would certainly make a statement.
This whimsical floral pattered wallpaper totally makes this powder room space.
A soft and subtle Greek key design is always in style and classic.
(all photos above from BHG.com)
Do you recognize this Schumacher patterned fabric made into wallpaper? This is the Chang Mai Dragon fabric that so many bloggers (including me!) have decorated with. I have 2 pillows out of it on my living room sofa. It looks very vibrant on the walls of this powder room.
(pic via Magnolia Home)
Favorite designer, Joanna Gaines, has created her own line of wallpaper with York and these are standouts. I saw this black and white toile in person when I visited the bakery at Magnolia Home silos in Waco. It was so fresh and pretty and made the perfect presentation in the ladies room.
This beautiful black and white buffalo check is also by Joanna and both are currently sold out, so I’d say that wallpaper is definitely making a big comeback.
What do you think? Are you ready to try it again? Raising my hand! I am, I am!
Here’s an update with one of our finished rooms in our new house, the laundry space! I sure love the wallpaper! It makes this little room a happy happy place!
I love the look of the grasscloth and the idea of using wallpaper on the stairs!
The grass cloth is my favorite. Interesting seeing wallpaper above the wainscoting!
I’m a true lover of wallpaper. In the early 70’s I papered one room with black & white plaid and furnished the room with black leather, a red rug and white criss cross curtains. I used aged copper items on open wood shelving. We ended up selling a year later and sold the house to the first couple that looked at it because the husband fell in love with the room. It was so pretty, my mother in law made over one of her rooms almost exactly like it. Sorry to say the look has gone out of style but my husband (aka the wallpaperer) is not sorry at all. Thinking back, I lost count at 26 rooms he’s papered through the years. Nevertheless, I still love wallpaper and wish I could do up my laundry room like yours!
I am so excited that wallpaper is making a comeback. It really can be quite lovely when used in the right situation.
We are currently remodeling our kitchen and laundry/utility rooms and you have given me some great ideas. Thanks!
Love the laundry room! Inspired me to start looking for a pattern to do my own!
Have always loved grasscloth since I had it in my first apartment. Also love a bold patterned wallpaper in a powder room. Love your laundry room too.
I love the subtle look of the neutral wallpaper in the bookshelf. Chang Mai Dragon is my favorite on 2 of my chairs but may be a bit bold as wallpaper! You have some great ideas for wallpaper! Thanks
I like the grass cloth a lot as it adds texture as well as color. I’m not so sure about the busy look of most wallpapers, maybe keeping it simple is best for me.
Love the navy grasscloth and the buffalo check. Would definitely find a spot to use it if it was the new removal kind.
I liked some of the wall paper ideas, not all. I did like the wallpaper, in smaller amounts, in the small spaces, like your laundry room. Fun article.
many don’t like wallpaper. i like little pops of it in small spaces~
Beautiful, varied selection to remind us that wallpaper can be a great design choice. I’ve always loved the sophistication of grass cloth, but also have chosen plaids and florals depending on the room. I’m glad to see wallpapers making a comeback! Thanks for the post.
I love using wallpaper to access certain areas in a room. It looks so classy to me.
Wallpaper has sure come a long way and I love how so many of them are textured now ! My favorite on this article was the stairs !! Loved it !
So many possibilities, so few walls.
I still remember when I bought my first home in Boston. The kitchen had this horrific, Brown, yellow, and orange PLAID wallpaper! Seriously it was horrible. When my mother first came to visit she was aghast. She was spending the weekend, and when I awoke that first morning, she had already stripped the entire room, this was a huge kitchen mind you. She said that she couldn’t even imagine having coffee in that room until the paper came down. She later wallpapered the walls in what was a fashionable wallpaper at the time.
That’s so sweet! Your mom is a gem to do that for you.
Your ideas are most inspiring. The wallpaper in your laundry area is very nice!
Love the grass cloth in any color!
I’m thrilled wallpaper is making a comeback. The prints are beautiful.