Wallpaper For Any Room

When you think of wallpaper does your mind conjur up something like this?



Acckkk!!  Or maybe you remember the mauve and country blue geese of the 80's, like this.



I assure you, my friends, that you can hang wallpaper in your house and still look stylish and modern.  Wallpapers have come a long way since those ill-fated goose-infested borders.  Instead of covering every square inch of wall space with garish little flower boquets, today's wallpapers offer a sleek design and a modern esthetic.  And when used more judiciously, like on an accent wall, they add that element of style that can set a space apart.

Make A Bold Statement



This lovely black and white leaf pattern is simple yet bold.  It allows you to add your own pop of color but maintains a fresh style.  Be sure to use on a large wall since it may overtake a small space.




This contemporary room is wallpapered with a historical European map to add character and instant appeal to an otherwise plain room.



Did you ever think a black wall could look so luxurious and still leave a room feeling bright and filled with light?  This wallpaper has managed to do just that in this eat-in kitchen.


Unexpected Places



Here a simple, geometric pattern is used on the ceiling in a dining toom while the walls are left a simple blue and white.



Here is another delightfully wallpapered ceiling in a baby's nursery.




Wallpapers are great for adding pattern and color to rooms where boring and mundane tasks need to be done, like in this laundry room.



Look at the cool stairway with wallpapered treads. 



Wallpaper can be used to great effect on furniture as well.


Small Spaces




Small bathrooms are a great place to add a pop of color and trendy design elements.  This bold geometic wallpaper allows you to keep everything else in the space simple and yet still allows for great impact.  Below are some more wallpapered water closets that look great.








A Subtle Backdrop



This wallpaper is subtle yet loaded with style and thoroughly modern.



This chic living room wallpaper sets a just right tone for the room.



The botanical leaf print in this hallway is the perfect backdrop for the cool bench.

A Touch Of Realism





Some of the newer wallpapers can help you add a rustic element without the cost of adding these natural elements to your home.  Here a wallpaper mimics reclaimed weathered wood.



This wallpaper makes you feel like you're living in a log cabin.

Can you believe that this stone wall is actually wallpaper?!

We hope these pictures have helped you decide that wallpaper isn't a death sentence to style that it once was.  Give it a try.  You might just fall in love with your house all over again.

Source:  Michelle Schwake, Stafford Family Realtors