Whether you're looking to make a statement or add subtle texture, wallpaper is a great way to transform your bedroom and make it feel more like your own. There are plenty of wallpaper patterns to choose from – from traditional classics like damask to farmhouse botanicals – so choose the one that best suits your style. To make the process easier, we've gathered seven bedroom wallpaper ideas to help you find the right wallpaper to elevate and personalize your bedroom.

1. Traditional Style

Add a touch of timeless elegance to your bedroom by hanging traditional-style wallpaper. Pick vintage-inspired patterns, such as paisley, damask, or floral motifs to cultivate classic style. Choose a scenic toile wallpaper for a bit of pastoral charm, or try a bold damask to create a cozy ambience. Damask wallpaper comes in a wide variety of sizes and colors, making it a great option to mix and match with other patterns or on its own. Opt for a deep blue damask and matching blue wainscoting for a cohesive look, or hang a neutral damask design to add subdued texture to a light color palette.

Pro Tip:

To learn more about damask and toile designs, read our guide How to Decorate With Vintage Patterns Like Damask & Toile for easy tips to help you style each pattern.

2. Calming Coastal

Whether you live near the beach or simply love this breezy style, coastal wallpaper can make your bedroom feel like an oceanside oasis. Choose sea-inspired colors, such as light blue, sandy beige, or sea-glass green, to create a calming ambience. Pick a subtle bedroom wallpaper pattern with soft shapes for a bit of relaxed coastal ease. Try a low-contrast floral design to match the rounded edges of a tufted headboard, or go for a traditional-style palm frond print to add the right amount of coastal appeal.

Pro Tip:

While shopping for wallpaper, it's important to consider which application type is best for you. Some wallpaper comes pre-pasted and ready to apply to the wall, while others require a separate wallpaper paste to adhere the wallpaper to the wall.

3. Familiar Farmhouse Patterns

Dressing up a bright farmhouse-style bedroom is simple with nature-inspired wallpaper. Choose a wallpaper with muted earthy tones, such as neutrals, greens, or blues, to complement a farmhouse color palette. Look for bedroom wallpaper patterns with vintage-inspired floral or botanical designs. Similar to floral patterns, botanical prints draw inspiration from nature, often featuring leaves, flowers, or animals. Botanical wallpaper typically uses accurate illustrations of plants while floral designs focus more on the overall beauty and style of the flowers. We suggest picking wallpaper with a faded floral design or a leafy botanical print to bring a charming natural feel to your space.

Pro Tip:

With proper installation, wallpaper is incredibly durable and can last longer than paint. To ensure longevity, it's best to choose a wallpaper with a stain-resistant or washable finish. This makes it easy to wipe down the wallpaper and keep the walls looking fresh.

4. Natural Texture

One of our favorite bedroom wallpaper ideas is installing grass cloth wallpaper. Thiswallpaper is made of natural fibers, such as raffia, hemp, or dried grasses, and comes in a variety of colors. Because of its natural texture and color variation, grass cloth wallpaper often has visible seams where one roll of wallpaper meets the next. The seams give the walls a beautiful paneled effect that highlights the unique texture of each roll. Grass cloth wallpaper can last for a long time with the proper care. To care for this type of wallpaper, gently dust or vacuum the surface and avoid using any cleaning products with moisture to prevent any damage.

5. Simple Stripes

Add long-lasting, evergreen style with striped wallpaper. When shopping for bedroom wallpaper patterns, we recommend choosing this kind of pattern because it’s simple and easy on the eyes. Vertical stripes also add visual interest and draw the eye upward, making the room appear taller and more spacious. Choose a wallpaper with thick awning stripes to make a timeless statement, or opt for thin alternating stripes in classic colors for a versatile look.

Pro Tip:

Not sure how much wallpaper you need? Measure the height and width of your walls to calculate their square footage, and then round up to the nearest full number. Then divide the square footage of the wall by the square footage of one roll of wallpaper. We recommend purchasing 10–20% more wallpaper than needed to fix any mishaps and prepare for future repairs.

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