Whether adorned with bold florals, geometric motifs, or imaginative patterns, wondrous wallpapers of every style and shade of the rainbow are making a big splash among current home design trends. We’ve rounded up lovely spaces—from cozy nooks to grand dining rooms—that garner pizzazz from wall and ceiling covers. Browse the looks by savvy Southern designers.
Perky Palette
The bright blues and greens of Thibaut’s Tiverton wallpaper and a retro tile floor harmonize in a cheery office alcove. A white built-in work space and painted chair bridge the two playful patterns.
Branching Out
Crisp white chairs and a glass chandelier allow the sprawling branches of Meg Braff’s Arbour wallpaper to remain the focal point of this dining room. Blush velvet draperies and an elegant wood table lend warmth to the cool blue surrounds.
Room with a View
An accent wall swathed in Gracie’s Caroline Street hand-painted wallpaper animates a lavish bathroom anchored by shades of cream and white. Natural light from an unadorned window brightens the painterly vista, reflecting off a beaded chandelier and gold accents.
Textured Appeal
In this welcoming foyer, a faux bois wall covering offers a neutral backdrop for interesting pieces. An antique chair and an abstract painting coalesce against the textured Eastwood wallpaper by Thibaut.
Enveloped Splendor
Thoughtful symmetry and classic bed linens keep a lively pattern that extends overhead from overwhelming this bedroom’s overall design. The painted wood paneling, floral throw pillows, and layered rugs reiterate the tones of GP&J Baker’s California wallpaper.
Charming Surprise
The spunky Wild Things wall covering by Schumacher imparts a sense of playfulness in this mudroom, a storage and catchall space for a busy family. Colorful kid-made artwork in sleek frames and a brilliant-green metal counter stool round out the fun look.
Tiny and Mighty
Schumacher’s Katsugi wallpaper, a creative take on a botanical block print, makes a huge statement in this small powder room. A tall custom mirror, framed with white molding and affixed with a cobalt blue sconce, lends a feeling of expansiveness and helps illuminate the windowless space.
Chic in Pink
Girlish glamour takes hold in a bedroom featuring a single wall of Abigail Borg’s Hello Yarrow Natural wallpaper. Muted linens embellished with understated frills complement the motif of oversize blooms, along with framed butterfly prints and a duo of pale pink side tables topped by vintage lamps.
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