Everything that I’m reading indicates that wallpaper is back. What do YOU think? I know most of us have spent hours ripping down some ugly wallpaper that we got stuck with or got tired of after putting it up ourselves. Raising my hand, I sure have! And it’s no fun scraping, peeling, spraying hot water to get off those last tidbits of remaining paste and paper from those walls. And after all that hard work of scraping, I’ve vowed Never.To. Do. It. Again.
That is, until I see some beautiful pics like I’m about to show you. See if any of these change your mind. I’m on the fence. I could be tempted to do an accent wall OR a small bathroom, but that might be it, if I fell in love with just the right one. I’m still a big toile lover and this bathroom above is just so yummy to me in so many ways. I had toile wallpaper in my old bathroom in Georgia and loved it. I’ve learned when it comes to decor, never say never. Everything old is new again. 
(Dallas News Photos by Natalie Caudill, Styling Katie Kieffer)
I really love the graphic lime green and black of this one. This one could tempt me. Maybe my office space?
(from Domino)
Another toile print and just on one wall. Very pretty.
(from Domino)
How about a bold stripe on the ceiling. Now, that’s eye-catching!
(Evan Sklar via Southern Accents)
Another pretty blue and white toile, always a classic.
(Michel Arnaud via Southern Accents)
A restful and classic bedroom with a beautiful damask paper.
(Ophelia from Graham Brown)
Something about this pic just makes me smile. I love the happy green chest in front of the golden floral wallpaper. It’s just fun to look at.
Oh, how I love this little bathroom with the map on the walls and even the valance is in the same print. So pretty and cozy, this space speaks to my Traditional side. (don’t know the source on the above pic)
(The World of Interiors Dec. 06)
More toile, this one in a luscious green. 
(Tria Giovan via Southern Accents)
And how about this funky lime green paper in the foyer of a Traditional home. Love this! Probably wouldn’t have the nerve to actually do it, but I like the way it looks. 
(From Graham Brown)
Love this fun turquoise and brown pattern. It would take a brave soul to do that one though. 
(From Ideal Home Magazine)
A great way to add some impact is by putting wallpaper on the back of built-ins. I’ve used scrapbook paper for that, but actually matching the pattern of wallpaper would be a great look too, since it’s bigger than scrapbook paper. Lot of visual interest here! You could even add it to a thin piece of luan if you didn’t want add it permanently to a built-in.
(From Ideal Home Magazine)
Love this idea of adding this jolt of color with wallpaper behind the sofa table. You could also add some small molding on either side to really dress it up. Are your thinking caps on yet? 
(via sugarblushstuff.blogspot.com)
This turquoise paper is so pretty and the whole room just has a nice and serene feel, even though the paper is a little busy.
(From Southern Accents)
This traditional dining room really feels warm and inviting with what looks to be metallic botanical wallpaper added to dress up the walls. Such an elegant space.
(from CanadianHouseandHome.com)
Even though this is a bold pattern, it totally works in this bathroom with the traditional vanity and simple sconces and mirror. I adore this!
(from CanadianHouseandHome.com)
One more beautiful blue and white toile print, another gorgeous diningroom.
(from CanadianHouseandHome.com)
And there’s always grasscloth for added texture, which itself is making a comeback. I remember this was really hot in office spaces back in the 70’s and 80’s and it has a fresh appeal here in 2010.
So, are you ready to buy some wallpaper yet? or are you scarred for life from long ago or recent removal woes? (been there, done that!)
I’m not sure I am either, but I’m really getting excited about the new possibilities that I’m seeing out there. I think in small doses, wallpaper is so fun. I just have to get the nerve to actually do something with it now.
I’ll be thinking on this subject too and will let you know if I come up with a space and a plan!
No, no, and NO!
I will not do wallpaper for all the reasons you mentioned.
If I want color and pattern, fabric is so much easier to change out.
I do like looking at the photos though. 🙂
NEVER !!!!
No, no wallpaper for me! I will say I’ve seen some nice rooms that have wallpaper, but I like change too often to be stuck stripping wall paper!
Some of the rooms are gorgeous. But, these designs will also become dated. No one hanging wallpaper in decades past considered the paper to be ugly, yet when we see it now…. YIKES. I love the idea of an accent wall or the back of a built in, even covering luan to place on a wall, but I won’t do entire rooms again. Remember, it wasn’t that long ago everyone was hanging wallpaper borders.
No. Just no.
Not one photo, not one room.
Every photo reminded me of the tackiness of prior decades.
Grasscloth on walls? Again? Really? Get out the Hi-Fi and the LPs.
Blue and Silver foil wallpaper? How ’80s bathroomy.
Maybe the powder room with the map walls. Maybe. Then, again, maybe not.
A big NO here! The rooms you showed were incredible and a joy to look at! However, I like to paint and change rooms way to much to commit to wallpaper. I remember growing up in the 80’s and watching my mom wallpaper our entire house!
I love all of the wallpaper designs lately too. But, I have to say that I’ve had enough wallpaper scraping/removal to last me a lifetime (including 3 layers on a ceiling!). I am considering wallpapering some closets though. 🙂
Rhoda,
I was at a ‘trade’ meeting last night and wallpaper was all the talk. I still cannot wrap myself around it wholly, but I know bit by bit I will come over to the paper side!
xx
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I love wallpaper, but in someone else’s home!
I love the damask one in that gorgeous bedroom!!! I don’t know if I could put wallpaper in my home though. I change my mind to frequently and the thought of removing wallpaper is dreadful. It sure is nice to admire in other peoples homes though.
I have a buttery jute paper in my kitchen that I wouldn’t trade for anything.
Wow – some really inspirational rooms. Most of them would take a fairly bold person to really enjoy them but I love those oversize damask patterns that are so popular right now – they work equally well in modern or traditional homes.
Personally, I’ve had wallpaper & I’m not sure if I’d go there again, but it’s really tempting. One of the early comments was about people with money being more likely to use wallpaper and I agree. As a designer I love showing that option to people who don’t have to put it up or take it down themselves. And they almost always go for it!
Great minds think alike – my post today is about pros & cons of using wallpaper too! Check it out.
I love wallpaper — when it’s in other people’s houses! I’m done with it after scraping it off the walls of two rooms in my last house. I’ll just be happy drooling over it in magazine pics.
Those pictures may have tempted me to consider wallpaper again. We struggled to remove badly applied wallpaper in our first house and I said never again. But, if you put it on properly (I think you put size on the walls first) it is not that difficult to remove.
I was wondering where you find all this wonderful wallpaper? My mom loves wallpaper, and all her favorite wallpaper stores have shut down. I don’t think you can even get it at Lowe’s anymore.
Please say it isn’t so. I just redid the last room in my house that had wallpaper and I said NEVER AGAIN. Please don’t make me do it again! (I do love your beadboard wallpaper and thought about putting it on the back wall of a built-in next to the fireplace. I like the idea of putting it on luann so then I won’t have to scrape it off when I get tired of it!) The photos are tempting, I must admit, but NEVER AGAIN.
NO WAY JOSE! I still like clean lines and it is way too busy for me. I REMEMBER HOW HARD IT WAS TO TAKE DOWN!!!
I loved the wallpaper in my old house. But it is a pain to take off. I may stick to neutrals for a bit. I guess I am plain & boring instead of daring & liberated!
When did wallpaper leave??? Glad to know that I kept mine up since it is making a comeback! 🙂 I have 2 different toile patterns in small areas in our home and a antique floral pattern in our upstairs bathroom. I adore the antique pattern!!! Thanks for sharing the photos!