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Like us, you’ve probably been noticing wallpapered rooms popping up everywhere. It's true, wallpaper is back and not just in bathrooms or kids’ rooms (we’re big fans of Erin Napier's collection with York). From subtle neutral patterns to bold graphic florals—and an overflowing fruit basket of whimsical kitchen-themed designs—today’s wallpaper options offer colors and patterns just right for any and all styles of kitchens.
Even better, because the majority of kitchen walls are covered with cabinetry, appliances, and windows, you won’t need to invest in a large quantity of wallpaper to make a big impact. You also don’t have to commit to wallpapering the entire kitchen! Start small by creating a wallpapered accent wall, turning a drab corner into a cozy dining nook, lining the back of your cabinets with wallpaper, or adding some flavor—of the visual variety—to your pantry.
The best news, though, is that today’s wallpapers aren’t like the old messy paste up and live with forever papers of the past. They are much easier to install—and to remove! There are also many stylish peel-and-stick wallpapers available, making DIY kitchen decorating even easier and virtually commitment-free. To add even more character to your kitchen, pair your wallpaper with a charming painted floor, upgraded light fixtures, and new beautiful and durable kitchen countertops.
Here is even more inspiration for decorating your kitchen:
For the whole-house palette, homeowner Melissa Duckworth looked to Benjamin Moore’s Historical Collection for colors that were just right for the remodel of her early 1900s farmhouse. In the galley kitchen, which was previously the home’s hallway, she chose a timeless cornflower blue to pair with the reproduction wallpaper (“Larkspur 1872” designed by William Morris) and antique mint-colored—and mint condition!—enamel gas range she found on eBay. The century-old farmhouse sink and period sconces and pendant were all additional eBay finds.
Give your all-white kitchen a style upgrade by papering one end wall with a quiet single-color floral. A black-and-white print like in this Tennessee cottage will feel sophisticated, but you can't go wrong with the always right blue-and-white pairing or any accent color you love. This is also a great choice for the end wall in a galley kitchen.
Country Living Design Director Maribeth Jones gave her small Craftsman kitchen a twist of British style pairing her cheery yellow cabinetry with a botanical wallcovering designed by the well-known father of the Arts and Crafts Movement, British artist William Morris. The citrus and pomegranate pattern feels right at home in a kitchen, with framed artwork.
Homeowner Amy Whyte transformed a tiny 5- by 5-foot nook into a tucked-in-the-trees wet bar with an olive green paint color on the lower cabinet and a bold wallpaper up top. The white countertop and wood trim adds some visual relief to keep the dark walls from overwhelming.
You can’t get more country than a classic gingham check, so what could be better in a farmhouse-style kitchen than gingham wallpaper? In this open and inviting North Carolina kitchen, designer Trinity Holmes paired a pretty brown-and-white check with warm-toned green cabinet and lots of natural woods.
To give her rustic kitchen a more contemporary vibe, designer Megan Pflug wrapped the walls above her open shelving with geometric hexagon wallpaper. She balanced the bold pattern with calm gray walls below and accented with black metal accordion sconces.
For her modern-meets-country farmhouse kitchen, singer-songwriter Holly Williams paired her classic blue cabinetry with an unexpected metallic black-and-white wallpaper. The floral pattern keeps with tradition, while the sheen of the metallic finish lends a modern edge.
Looking to the landscape can provide endless design inspiration. In this Texas kitchen, designer Stephanie Sabbe opted for golden leaf motif to provide a soft contract to cool-toned green cabinets. Layering in a vintage rug, traditional ladder back chairs, and bold upholstered wing chairs give this kitchen a timeless, always-been-there feel. A smattering of vintage baskets hanging from the rafters? The cherry on top.
Your home’s hardworking utilitarian spaces don’t have to be boring. Instead, use a pretty wallpaper to turn your kitchen pantry into your own secret jewel box. Here in an 18th century ferryman’s cottage, designer Cathy Kincaid chose a recolored historic Parisian wallpaper pattern to transform this shelf-lined butler’s pantry into a charming hideaway for dishware.
Add Nostalgic Charm with Vintage-Inspired Wallpaper
MAX KIM-BEE, styling by Page Mullins
Evoke the heart-tug of a long-ago farmhouse with a nostalgic vintage-style wallpaper. To keep this farmhouse kitchen looking fresh and current, designers John Loecke and Jason Oliver Nixon of design firm Madcap Cottage grounded the airiness of the classically country wallpaper with a rustic wood beam and soft-blue-painted tongue-and-groove rafters.
Turn your kitchen into a bright and happy place with colorful floral wallpaper. If your open kitchen is large enough to accommodate a dining table, wallpapering just its surrounding walls is a great way to differentiate work and living spaces, as in this beautiful home by designer Nathan Turner. Paint your millwork a crisp white to make colors pop even more.
This 200 year-old farmhouse, designed by Cameron Ruppert, is a jovial jumble of color and pattern thanks to the repeating petite pattern on the café curtain and wallpaper. This small kitchen gets it’s fair share of bold choices, so the smaller hits of a singular pattern keep it feeling grounded and timeless.
Virginia-based designer Lizzie Cox created a pattern wonderland with this layered jewel box of a kitchen. The graphic wallpaper pairs beautifully with a playful block print on the window treatment and a small-scale print on the café curtain under the sink.
In an open concept living-dining-kitchen space, it’s best to create distinct zones. In this Wisconsin summer cabin, homeowner Sarah Anderson deftly employed wallpaper to designate her breakfast and coffee bar.
The cozy neutral texture of grasscloth wallcovering on the ceiling makes this task-centric space feel more linger-worthy. The space still feels effortlessly organized thanks to stylish storage and handsome, hardworking fixtures like a Victorian spout faucet and black matte pendant lights.
In an eating space just off the kitchen, Arkansas designer Whitney Romanoff created a monochromatic entry for the green kitchen of this 1898 farmhouse. Period-appropriate wallpaper by British designer William Morris fits right in and is balanced with dark green wainscoting. We love this pattern for a kitchen, too.
Give your kitchen a pretty focal point by matching your wallpaper to a colored kitchen appliance. Here, this airy egret design perfectly coordinates with the powder blue range. Make your color choices even more impactful by using pretty and practical white subway tile in the kitchen work areas.
In her Michigan cottage, designer Kate Marker packed a wallpaper-lined cabinet “full of goodies” such as barware, cookbooks, and vintage treasures. The inside of a hutch or cabinet can be the perfect spot for a hit of a pattern that you fall in love with but might be ready to commit to wallpapering an entirewall or room.
Create a Warm Wallpaper Backdrop for Your Collections
Half the joy in curating vintage collections is deciding how you’ll display your finds. Here, a collection of wall-mounted plate racks are displayed on a lush green floral wallpaper that helps their natural wood tones pop.
Take Note: The unassuming plate rack was a storage solution before built-in cabinetry became the norm!
Do you have a fear of commitment? That’s okay! Peel-and-stick wallpaper lets you add fun color and pattern to your kitchen without the permanence and expense of traditional wallpaper. When you tire of your design—or just want to try something new—it’s easily removable without any damage to your walls. So, go ahead, be daring!
Maribeth B Jones is the Design Director of Country Living where she creates seasonal content full of warmth and playfulness. When she’s not wrangling chickens for a cover shoot you can find her collecting vintage oil portraits or flipping pancakes in her sunny, yellow kitchen with her two chatty daughters.
