24 Modern Wallpaper Designs Guaranteed to Transform Your Space

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.

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Geometric

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

anthropologie.com

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

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

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

westelm.com

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

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

Polly Wreford/Livingetc/IPC+ Syndication

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

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

luluandgeorgia.com

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

home depot

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

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

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

homedepot.com

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

crateandbarrel.com

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

serenaandlily.com

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

serenaandlily.com

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

homedepot.com

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

To Buy: $21; homedepot.com

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Striking

jonathanadler.com

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

potterybarnkids.com

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

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Refined

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

amazon.com

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

onekingslane.com

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

wayfair.com

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

anthropologie.com

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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