Bedroom Wallpaper Source: Serena and Lily / Bed Source: Serena and Lily
As part of our Best of the Best series, we’re focusing on bedroom decorating ideas. Today’s spotlight is on a bold choice: bedroom wallpaper. Wallpaper instantly transforms a room, adding pattern, texture, and personality in ways paint alone often can’t. Many readers love the look of wallpaper but worry about removing it later. That concern is understandable—removing wallpaper can be time-consuming and messy, as many homeowners have experienced.
I haven’t hung wallpaper in a long time, although I keep a few rolls on hand for when inspiration hits. One practical consideration before committing is wall condition: wallpaper shows bumps and imperfections, so smooth walls are ideal. If your walls need prep work—smoothing plaster or installing a lining paper—that can add cost and effort. Still, for a look you truly love, the extra work may be worth it.
The good news is that many modern wallpapers are designed to be easier to remove than older papers, which should ease some of the long-term worry. If you like the idea but don’t want to commit to every wall, consider papering a single focal wall behind the bed. That approach delivers big visual impact without as much installation or removal work.
Wallpaper can give a bedroom a lively, layered appearance that plain walls rarely achieve. From delicate florals and grasscloth textures to bold geometrics, there’s a wallpaper style to suit nearly every taste. Even if you ultimately prefer a subtler treatment, viewing wallpapered rooms can be inspiring and help you refine the direction you want for your space.
Enjoy the inspiration! Happy Monday!
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Apartment Therapy / Wallpaper source: Hygge & West Peonies in Copper
House of Jade Interiors – Photo by Kate Osborne
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Wallpaper: Leaf by Katie Ridder / House Beautiful
Wallpaper Source: Serena and Lily / Cane Bed Source: Serena and Lily
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Catch up on the Best of the Best Bedroom Series:
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- Inspiration: Pretty Bedroom Color Schemes
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