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  4. 24 Modern Wallpaper Designs Guaranteed to Transform Your Space

24 Modern Wallpaper Designs Guaranteed to Transform Your Space

Amanda Lauren, freelance writer for Real Simple
By Amanda Lauren Updated July 08, 2019
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In love with the idea of fabulous wallpaper but afraid to pick (and make it stick)? Whether you're decorating a whole room, a feature wall, or cabinet interior, wallpaper adds instant color and texture to large and small spaces. From modern geometrics to feminine florals, these wow-worthy wallpaper designs are guaranteed to make any space come alive. If your walls could talk, they would thank you.

Related:Everything You Need to Know About Hanging Wallpaper—Including One Crucial Step
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Geometric

Geometric modern raceway wallpaper design
Credit: westelm.com

Geometric shapes can easily be fun and retro. This poppy orange wallpaper design is perfect for a mid-century modern dining room or even to bring color to a casual office.

To Buy: $117; westelm.com

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Energetic

grow house wallpaper design
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The right paper can turn a featureless room into a magnificent jewel box. This green print breathes life into dull space.

To Buy: $200; anthropologie.com

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Sophisticated

pink gold wallpaper design
Credit: hayneedle.com

Want a traditional yet colorful wallpaper perfect for an entryway or installed alongside a flight of stairs? This pink paper with gold geometric accents elevates instantly.

To Buy: $180; hayneedle.com

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Whimsical

bow print wallpaper design
Credit: luluandgeorgia.com

Whimsical wallpaper is a great way to add a touch of fun to a family room, nursery, or to bring a little light to a tiny powder room. This bow print is super sweet. Whimsical can look casual or really polished, depending how the room is accessorized.

To Buy: $149; luluandgeorgia.com.

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Stunning

line drawing mural of faces
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A tiny wall can make a big impact with a unique design that turns heads. This line drawing mural is a stunning way to take a neutral room to the next level. Say bye to boring.

To Buy: $117; westelm.com

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Dramatic

Peacock pattern wallpaper design
Credit: wayfair.com

Daring in design, the right print can turn a featureless room into a breathtaking space.

To Buy: $123; wayfair.com

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Feminine

Feminine mosaic scallop wallpaper design
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Feminine wallpaper doesn’t necessarily need to be pink. This mosaic scallop design is perfect for a bedroom, or even a swanky dressing or makeup room.

To Buy: $98; tempaperdesigns.com

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Handsome

Red gingham wallpaper design
Credit: wayfair.com

A painted red wall can be a little much, but a red gingham paper adds warmth and texture. This is an ideal choice for an office, den, or even an entryway.

To Buy: $33; wayfair.com

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Enchanting

enchanting sparrow wallpaper design
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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.

To Buy: $145; luluandgeorgia.com

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Subtle

Subtle beachgrass wallpaper design
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Textured wallpaper can feel right at home in a space with a natural and laid-back style. This blue coastal-chic print complements neutral colors and wood furniture incredibly well.

To Buy: $126; homedepot.com

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Electrifying

Turquoise green wallpaper design
Credit: serenaandlily.com

If you're feeling daring, a bright shot of blue and green wallpaper design 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 more neutral accents.

To Buy: $228; serenaandlily.com

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Flirty

pink brushstroke wallpaper design
Credit: bloomingdales.com

Transform a bedroom corner or accent wall with a flirty print that feels more fun than sugary sweet. 

To Buy: $55; bloomingdales.com

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Bold

orange bird wallpaper design
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An attention-grabbing print can reinvent a featureless space. The orange bird design makes a high impact statement on an accent wall or on all four walls of a room.

To Buy: $110; homedepot.com

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Playful

Green cactus wallpaper design
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Rather than overwhelming a space, cover one wall of a nursery with an animated design like this modern cactus print. Green adds a burst of color in a gender-neutral shade. It could even be used in a laundry room or kitchen that needs just a little bit of color.

To Buy: $125; crateandbarrel.com

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Surprising

Surprising owens wallpaper design
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Add a powerful print like this classic blue and white geometric pattern somewhere you wouldn’t expect, like a breakfast nook, mudroom, or hallway.

To Buy: $148; serenaandlily.com

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Opulent

Indian damask wallpaper design
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Elevate a bedroom with a neutral yet anything-but-barely-there pattern like this colored damask.

To Buy: $98; serenaandlily.com

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Tranquil

Tranquil feather wallpaper design
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Any paper with personality (like this charming feather print) can turn an ordinary room into a work of art.

To Buy: $21; homedepot.com

Related: 5 Paint Colors That Can Actually Help Your Home Look Cleaner

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Striking

jonathan adler graphic wallpaper design
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Nothing quite captures attention like a bold, graphic print. This one from Jonathan Adler brings all the glamour!

To Buy: $300; jonathanadler.com

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Captivating

Floral pattern wallpaper design
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This magical forest mural brings a dreamy sense of charm to a nursery, playroom or even a young one’s bathroom.

To Buy: $95; potterybarnkids.com

Related: 14 Absolutely Perfect Paint Colors Designers Love

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Refined

toile wallpaper design
Credit: onekingslane.com

What could be more refined than a classic toile print in a neutral color? Use it in a sitting room to contrast bright furniture or even to complete a bathroom with a claw foot tub.

To Buy: $69; onekingslane.com

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Uniting

purple kinetic wallpaper design
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A wallpaper design with a kinetic, geometric print and a subtle palette is perfect for hallways, entryways, and transition spaces.

To Buy: $136; amazon.com

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Elegant

Colorful floral wallpaper design
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This bright floral wallpaper instantly cheers up a living room or bedroom without being overly imposing. Use it to add warmth to a space with a neutral palette.

To Buy: $79; onekingslane.com

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Minimalist

gray foil wallpaper design
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A neutral wallpaper design with a tonal metallic pattern can be a great alternative to painting a room or a feature wall. This gray design combines mattes and metallics for a simple, calming vibe with just a small touch of texture.

To Buy: $77; wayfair.com

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Fanciful

pink thin air wallpaper design
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Sometimes a little pink is all a room needs to feel light and airy. This contemporary wallpaper design is sweet and feminine, but overall just subtle enough.

To Buy: $128; anthropologie.com

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