The 21 Best Wallpaper Options for Every Kind of Space

If you have a small room like a hallway or a powder room, go for maximum impact with a super-saturated paper. This floral option is on the pricey side, but if you're limited by square footage it's worth the splurge.

Irregular stripes keep this evergreen pattern from veering into the nautical. Designed in partnership with designer Justina Blakeney, this peel-and-stick option is renter-friendly and a great way to bring some life to a breakfast or reading nook.

For your nursery, skip the storks and choose this painterly hot air balloon print instead. It's just as whimsical, and because it's removable, you'll be able to redecorate as they grow up without the hassle of hiring professionals.

For that old-world Italian villa charm (even if you live in a new-build apartment), go with this marbled ochre paper. It comes in a few other saturated hues, as well as some neutrals, and instantly gives any room it's placed in a luxurious feel.

Take inspiration from French style with a classic blue and white toile that you can either dress down, with simple wood furniture and cream-colored upholstery, or turn modern by pitting it against brassy hardware and sleek lines.

Zio & Sons' stucco-inspired wallpaper offers a dreamy textured look that's pared-back enough to blend into a minimalist design scheme. It's the first step in turning your bedroom into a calming oasis—just add tons of cloud-like linens and pillows for the full effect.

Consider this vinyl peel-and-stick a way to bring in some greenery without worrying about cultivating a green thumb. It's dark and moody and ideal for a cozier space, like a dining nook. Pair it with dark wooden furniture and antique brass accents to highlight the rich colors.

If you don't want to compromise your neutral palette, use this crane-printed wallpaper anywhere that could use a little interest. It would look equally great set against soft greyscale pieces as it would bolder, jet black decor for a high-contrast effect.

Gucci's Italian-made florals may feel an unnecessary luxury, but the vintage-inspired cerise print is so timeless that you'll never have to remodel.

This blue marbled wallpaper mimics the movement of water, so it's only fitting that you use it to offset tiling in your bathroom.

The best way to achieve a high-contrast design in any room involves painting the walls a deep indigo or even matte black—but using this temporary, peel-and-stick option that's just as dramatic is by far the less risky option if you're not 100% sold on going bold.

While this light and airy floral motif would work in pretty much any-sized space, we're partial to the idea of using it more creatively: as the backing to built-in bookshelves, for example, or slicked across stair risers for an unexpected pop of pattern.

Micro-stripes almost feel like a solid hue (especially when they come in shades of tonal green), so use this pinstripe pattern in conjunction with more striking prints, like abstract shapes or oversize florals, to indulge your inner maximalist.

Miniature polka dots meet a watercolor motif in this semi-gloss design that also comes in three other colors—all equally subtle, so they won't overpower a room if you're looking for something simple.

For a hint of Mediterranean style, try this olive branch-adorned wallpaper in a kitchen or bathroom. It's a peel-and-stick style reviewers say is a cinch to apply.

If you don't want to invest in buying a ton of framed pictures, turn your walls into one big artistic canvas with the help of this funky wallpaper that's covered in abstract portraits.

For maximum impact, cover every wall of a smaller room with this wildflower wallpaper to turn it into your very own secret garden—and don't forget the ceiling. It's washable, too, so any minor spills should be easy to take care of.

You may have to squint to see the intricate pattern plastered all over this olive green option, but that's exactly what gives it its depth. Try it in your bedroom, offset with crisp white bedding for some contrast.