When it comes to adding colour, pattern and even texture to your home, wallpaper ideas are pretty hard to beat. Whatever your interior style, there's a design to suit, from bold geo designs to pretty florals and so much in between. And you don't need to wallpaper a whole room to enjoy the pop of personality wallpaper offers. Of course, walls are the obvious place for wallpaper, but you could also use it to upcycle a dresser, paper a panel to sit behind a sofa or bed, or even add a hit of pattern to your kitchen island.
1. Upcycle a chest with a pretty pattern
Make a cheap basic look expensive or revive a dated design with just a single roll of wallpaper. If you love a design but feel it may be too much to wallpaper the whole room in, this is a great way to add drama to your room without overpowering it. Or if you find a design that you love but it's just a little too pricey, then wallpaper ideas that cover a small piece of furniture could be just the solution. This is also a great way to incorporate the latest wallpaper trends with minimum effort.
2. Create a feature wall with wallpapered panelling
For an instant glam upgrade apply a beautiful mural for a living room wallpaper idea. Cut an illustrated scene to fit between panelling. It becomes like a view through a window. Choose a mural that depicts a view or a scene, rather than an all over print for a truly magical feel.
3. Cover a magnet board in a hero paper
Easy DIY wallpaper ideas are always a winner. Swap a scruffy looking pinboard for one covered in a graphic print. All you have to do is trim an off-cut of wallpaper to size and spray glue it to a magnet board. Choose an impactful print for a great way to add interest to a neutral wall or relieve an expanse of deep, block colour.
4. Upgrade a basic bunk bed with jungle print wallpaper
Use wallpaper paste to cover front bed panels with wallpaper for a brilliant bedroom wallpaper idea for a kid's room. Give the paper a coat of transparent varnish to help prevent knocks and scratches. Pick out a paint colour from the wallpaper and use it to paint the bottom half of a neutral bedroom wall, finishing with a fun scalloped detail.
5. Wallpaper the back of a kitchen island
Add a touch of pattern to a pared back scheme by wallpapering the back or a kitchen island. This eye-catching kitchen wallpaper idea is a great way to update an island (or kitchen dresser!). Use a hardwearing clear varnish to seal and protect it or get a made to measure sheet of perspex to layer over it. Black accents for accessories and flooring give this bespoke kitchen island uber-cool vibes.