Why Wallpaper Works

The wallpaper trend is back and we couldn't be happier! ​We know what you're thinking... "Wallpaper? Really? You mean the faded floral border from the 1980s that I quickly painted over when I moved in?" But we're not talking about your grandma's wallpaper.

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The days of browsing dated books at Home Depot are over. Today there are thousands of wallpaper options in any pattern you could imagine. From delicate florals to bold graphics, elegant damasks to eccentric animal prints, even textured grasscloths - the opportunities are endless. ​

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With all of the wonderful patterns available, the creative new options of where to paste your wallpaper just keeps growing. Take a look at some of our favorite places to make a statement. 

ENTRYWAYS
Talk about making an entrance! Your guests will start to swoon over your home before they even wipe their feet. 

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SHELVES
Whether on the back of a bookcase or lining the kitchen cabinets, we LOVE this simple way to add interest to a space.  

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HEADBOARD
We love a good accent wall. Why not kill two birds with one stone by making your accent wall double as a headboard?

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POWDER ROOMS
​Our personal favorite place to make a statement is the powder room or bathroom. With uniform vanities and fixtures, often in white, it is the perfect place to go all out with wallpaper. 

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KIDS' ROOMS
Perhaps the most obvious room to have a little fun is the kids' bedroom. Let your imagination run wild with the possibilities for your little one's room. 

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​These are some of our favorite ways to spice up a room, but the list continues. Wallpaper can add a bold (or subtle) statement to any surface -- a kitchen backsplash, fireplace mantel, or even the ceiling!  

The next time you visit a home design blog or flip through pages of a design magazine you are sure to spot wallpaper, or better yet, a blank canvas for your favorite pattern. 

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