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!
Jane C says
I always enjoy your ideas-pretty & classic. I would love to add wallpaper in my powder room, and possibly a wall of neutral grass cloth in my husband’s office. I think he”s still remembering the removal fiasco back in the early 1990’s…
Toni says
Love the fresh new looks of wallpaper and especially the color’s in your laundry room Rhoda. Thanks for the inspiration!
Kristina H says
So cute!
Sandee says
I love wallpaper! I have used it many times. I have removed it many times too! I don’t love when the walls are not prepped correctly.
Mary Ray says
I love wallpaper and grass cloth is a timeless selection!
Mary Ray
Birmingham AL
Jeanette says
I love wall paper and I’m glad that it still has a strong presence in home decorating.
Sharon Bolderson says
My favourite room by far is the laundry room. I love how vibrant the wallpaper is and how the wall colour, painting and green back of the wall cabinet all play off each other. I love how it is all different yet all matches.
Christine Koehler says
I enjoy your ideas and especially this wallpaper post.
elle says
Oh, I do love wallpaper! It makes such a big impact for very little work. I actually enjoy putting it up. You have shown us some wonderful ideas. Love the colorful ones. Love the quiet ones that are more geometric. The laundry room is very cheerful.
Jenn says
Thank you for Home Style Saturdays! I look forward to it each week. The floral wallpaper in the navy powder room is my favorite. I have a PayPal account that I used infrequently before the pandemic but have found I am using it much more now. It makes me feel more secure when I order online from sites I am not familiar with. This has occurred more often as I hunt for hard to find items during this crazy time.
Linda Biondi says
I am so happy that wallpaper is making a comeback. Your samples show how it can warm a room, add personality, and give a real decorator look. Thanks for your post today!
Linda B
Johanna says
I would start slowly and wallpaper the back of some bookcases as a trial run. I think I would actually enjoy the process and the look very much.
Johanna B.
Mary says
I like the wallpaper in the bookcase idea. Also like the laundry room print – birds/flowers.
Liz says
I have wallpaper in several rooms, but it is old stuff which I really need to update. I’m just not looking forward to stripping the old – any suggestions?
Rhoda says
HI, Liz, it’s not fun or easy, just takes patience. A spray bottle with fabric softener I’ve heard will work and just hot water in a spray bottle does loosen up the old glue and then just scrape and pull. I’ve done my share of wallpaper removal over the years.
Diane says
My house has lots of wallpaper from the early 80’s and l have not yet worked up the ambition to remove it! These papers are so much prettier! And, this is a great giveaway you and your fellow bloggers are offering!
Sharon says
I thought I was so over wallpaper after the late 80’s and early nineties, but am now wanting to add a little drama to my powder room or laundry. Thanks for the inspiration.
Michelle Nettles says
Oh my swoon over the classical gray floral in that powder room & your laundry room!!!! All the heart eyes!! I was fixing to paint our extra bathroom but now may have to visit the wallpaper idea for a accent wall!! Great post!! 🙂
Anna Grainger says
I love those papered powder rooms. I think the dogs better watch out as i am thinking of wallpaper eveywhere in our house now
MJ says
I agree your laundry room is a happy happy place, very nice! So many pretty wall paper and grass cloth ideas. Have a husband who is not a wallpaper fan no matter how much I stump my feet on the floor. He has compromised by letting the wild side of my decorating show up in places he doesn’t look at very often or spend much time there. Think my walk-in closet, inside dresser drawers, cabinets, and cupboards. However, I am now seeing I could expand to the laundry room if I promise to do his dirty laundry – and winning the giveaway for wallpaper. Are you seeing it too? Thank you for 200 Home Style Saturdays, you are making things happen in all our worlds!
(like now doing husbands laundry!) 🙂
Diane says
I do love wallpaper. I don’t have any in my house but I could see doing my laundry room in a beautiful print. Your ideas are beautiful