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The Unexpected Wallpaper Idea You’ll Wish You’d Thought Of Before Now

It’s genius.

by Anna Buckman
Courtesy of Sara Malek Barney of BANDD Design / Photo by Molly Culver
Wallpaper on the ceiling may not be an obvious direction, but it’s actually a growing trend.Courtesy of Ashley DeLapp Interior Design
Wallpaper behind the shelves provides an unexpected pop that’s actually pretty genius.Courtesy of Sara Malek Barney of BANDD Design / Photo by Katie Jameson
Not sure how to deal with your sloped ceilings? Follow this room’s lead and cover them all.Courtesy of Beth Dotolo and Carolina V. Gentry of Pulp Design Studios
This breakfast nook’s wallpaper not only provides a beautiful backdrop for the chandelier, but it also acts as a work of art.Courtesy of Ashley DeLapp Interior Design
Not into the traditional backsplash? A wallpaper accent wall behind your mirrors will provide just as much (if not more) style.Courtesy of Ashley DeLapp Interior Design
Take notes from this seductive, luxurious space and use your wallpaper in different parts of the room. It’ll draw the eye around the area and create a cohesion you can’t always get from an accent wall. Courtesy of Beth Dotolo and Carolina V. Gentry of Pulp Design Studios
According to Nicole Fisher of BNR Interiors, wallpaper is a piece of art in itself. “It creates such a statement and an instant wow factor.” This dining room proves that to a T, using nature-inspired wallpaper in place of paintings and pictures, but still bringing the drama.Courtesy of Nicole Fisher, BNR Interiors / Photo by Sean Litchfield
Don’t let that empty kitchen wall sit bare — instead, cover it in matching wallpaper for a fun-but-complementary pop.Courtesy of Sarah Stacey Interior Design
Yes, your closet deserves to look good, too. Here, Fisher added wallpaper on the walls and behind the shelves to ensure no part of this wardrobe looked boring or bland.Courtesy of Nicole Fisher, BNR Interiors / Photo by Sean Litchfield
Create a whole theme by combining two different wallpapers, like Hilary Matt Interiors did here with the contrasting lips pattern and rose print.Courtesy of Hilary Matt Interiors