24 Fabulous Wallpaper Designs

Thomas Loof

In love with the idea of fabulous wallpaper but afraid to pick (and make it stick)? From modern geometrics to feminine florals, get inspired by these wow-worthy ideas. If your walls could talk, they would thank you.Want to see more stylish picks? Here’s a roundup of our favorite modern wallpaper designs.

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Whimsical

Thomas Loof
Charm a space with a cheery and unique design, which will create a casual vibe in a kitchen or family room.
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Stunning

Robert Sanderson/25 Beautiful Homes/IPC+Syndication
For the most impact, choose a wall with no windows and no doors, and paint the rest of the room the same color as the background of the paper. This bathroom gets a sophisticated spin with an elegant grey print.

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Dramatic

Thomas Loof
Shocking in color and daring in design, the right combination can turn a featureless room into a breathtaking space.
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Feminine

Polly Wreford/Livingetc/IPC+ Syndication
Soft designs that bring quiet transformations are perfect for the risk-averse. In a bedroom, where you don't want to overstimulate the eyes, a black and white floral can feel just right.

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Handsome

Chris Everard/Homes & Gardens/IPC+ Syndication
Make an unforgettable first impression by choosing a striking color for the front foyer. Complete the look with a paper that accentuates the steel hue and highlights the hint of texture in the houndstooth print.

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Geometric

Chris Everard/Homes & Gardens/IPC+ Syndication
A cool shade of blue is a cheery and unexpected choice in a dining area. It establishes a casual, friendly vibe, so it's especially nice in a room where the family gathers together.
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Enchanting

Tim Young/Country Homes and Interiors/IPC+Syndication
Rather than painting a child's room in a pastel, take the wallpaper route with a print that can grow with your child. Choose a neutral background that has a playful pattern and a shot of cheery colors.

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Subtle

Dominic Blackmore/Ideal home/IPC+ Syndication
A modern print can feel right at home in a space with a natural and laid-back style. Complement a neutral sofa and wooden furniture by choosing a graphic pattern in a subtle shade of graphite, pale blue, or jade.

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Electrifying

Tim Young/Ideal Home/IPC+ Syndication
If you're feeling daring, a bright shot of turquoise can make a thrilling decorative statement. The trick for keeping it from feeling over-the-top (and out of place) is complementing the paper with accents (door, chair, drawers) that are in a similar shade.
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Flirty

David Brittain/Ideal Home/IPC+ Syndication
Transform a bedroom corner by pairing a sleek vanity with an invigorating paper like this sunny floral print.

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Bold

Dominic Blackmore/Ideal Home/IPC+ Syndication
An attention-grabbing print can reinvent a featureless space. A modern navy paper delivers a powerful statement on one wall or all four.

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Playful

Simon Whitmore/Ideal Home/IPC+ Syndication
Rather than overwhelming a space, cover one wall in a nursery with an animated design like this modern animal print. Kelly green adds a burst of color in a gender-neutral shade.
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Surprising

Damian Russell/Livingetc/IPC+ Syndication
Often taken for granted, the hallway can help define and guide the overall decorating style of a home. Take a cue from the room ahead and cover a narrow hall with a punchy pattern.

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Opulent

Simon Whitmore/Ideal Home/IPC+ Syndication
For a space like the bedroom, make a sophisticated statement with a metallic print in a soft lavender and silver palette.

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Sophisticated

Tim Young/Country Homes and Interiors/IPC+ Syndication
Want to truly wow guests upon arrival? Choose a wallpaper that's a little more daring than your usual style like a pale blue paper accented with stunning gold metallic florals.
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Tranquil

Jon Day/Country Homes and Interiors/IPC+Syndication
Any paper with personality (like this charming botanical print) can turn an ordinary room into a work of art.

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Striking

Dominic Blackmore/Ideal Home/IPC+ Syndication
Not all drama needs to be rooted in a bright color. A retro '60s-style egg chair gets an instant transfomation from a mustard paper accentuated by a cool graphic design.

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Energetic

Tim Young/Ideal Home/IPC+ Syndication
The right paper can turn a featureless dining room into a magnificent jewel box. A sleek table and neutral dining chairs get a natural lift when paired with a turquoise diamond print.
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Captivating

Oliver Gordon/Woman & Home/IPC+ Syndication
Looking to take a stairwell to new decorative heights? Choose a floral pattern that is pretty, colorful, and that you won't tire of too quickly.

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Refined

Polly Wreford
Think beyond the expected—an open bookshelf turns into an instant focal point when positioned against a wall with a captivating print.

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Electrifying

Polly Wreford/Homes & Gardens/IPC+ Syndication
Add visual interest to a modern all-white dining area with the right print. A paper in a sharp palette and geometric design can be the finishing touch to any room.
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Elegant

Simon Whitmore/Ideal Home/IPC+ Syndication
Wallpaper can warm up any space. This soft and feminine paper complements—not competes—with the conservative living room set-up.

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Minimalist

Dan Duchars/Ideal Home/IPC+ Syndication
If you're wild for a paper but on a tight budget, pick a room's focal point to highlight with an eye-catching print. Keep this from feeling out of place by painting the walls in the background color of the paper.

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Fanciful

Thomas Loof
A space can be reinvented when the right hue, like lilac, touches a feminine print. To give it a modern vibe, bring in metallic accent tables and oversized seats. 

 

Bagua Table by Lisa Jarvis Atelier, $1190.00, 646-306-2628.

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