20 times I’ve designed a room with Wallpaper!

Makeover by Monday, Room Makeovers, SHOP, Wallpaper Collection

My sisters and I were looking through old photos, and I found this photo of me playing dress-up at around 5 years old, in my childhood home—decked out in the most quintessentially ’70s/’80s wallpaper. Looking at the photo, I remember those quirky details, like those roosters (or were they hens?) from the wallpaper behind me. My sister remembered the kitchen changing from plaid or gingham wallpaper, to sweet flowers, the sweet little flowers. The whole house was covered in wallpaper!

As trends changed, my parents decided renovated our home, swapping all that wallpaper for crisp white walls. All the color and wallpaper, gone…white walls everywhere! When I started designing spaces, I began with white walls. Probably because it was the trend, but mostly because it felt safer than taking chances with color and patterns. However, I have gotten more confident in my designs, I find so much joy in taking more risks, creating rooms with life and character—even if it means it someday, someone will say it looks soooo ‘2024’, ha!

Looking at that kid photo I realized that the wallpaper designs I create now resemblance to those from my childhood home. Maybe fewer hens 😉 but the essence, the stripes and florals, are still there! A sweet little reminder that some designs hold a timeless charm.

Let’s take a look back at 20 rooms I’ve designed using wallpaper:

Barnhouse LandingCosmos Block Print in Mustard (Peel & Stick)
Barnhouse Downstairs Bathroom (Version 2) Tulip Ticking Stripe in Navy (Faux Vinyl Grasscloth)

Read about the Barnhouse Bathroom refresh here

Barnhouse Downstairs Bathroom (Version 1) Tree Toile in Mono (Peel & Stick)

Read about the Barnhouse Bathroom makeover here

Barnhouse Guest BedroomChickadee Birds in Light Tan (Peel & Stick)
Barnhouse Living RoomTuilip Ticking Strip in Tonal/Tan (Faux Vinyl Grasscloth)

Read about the Barnhouse Living Room refresh here

Barnhouse PlayroomForest in Tan (Peel & Stick)

Read about the Playroom makeover here

Barnhouse Art StudioGarden in Green (Peel & Stick)

Read about the Barnhouse Art Studio makeover and DIYs here

Barnhouse En SuiteGather in Plum (Peel & Stick)
Barnhouse En SuiteGather in Plum (Peel & Stick)

Read about the Barnhouse En Suite Bathroom makeover here

Barnhouse KitchenCosmos Block Print in White/Light Tan (Faux Vinyl Grasscloth)

Read about the Barnhouse Kitchen refresh here

Barnhouse PantryFresh Cut in Natural (Peel & Stick)
Little Yolo’s NurseryAround Campus in Black (Peel & Stick)

Read about the Nursery makeover here

Sage Home BathroomBotany in Tangerine & Ivory (Peel & Stick)
Sage Home Guest BathroomBotany in Tangerine & Ivory (Peel & Stick)

Read about the Sage Home Guest Bathroom here

Sage Home Office NookFloral Play in Sage (Peel & Stick)

Read about the Sage Home Office Nook makeover here

Duplex Upstairs BathroomFresh Cut in Natural (Peel & Stick)

Read about the Duplex Upstairs Bathroom makeover here

Charcoal Bungalow KitchenLace in Evergreen (Peel & Stick)

Read about the Charcoal Bungalow Kitchen refresh here

Cottage Playroom Makeover (Makeover By Monday: Season 2 Episode 2) – Cosmos Block Print in Mustard (Faux Grasscloth)

Read about the Cottage Playroom Makeover here

Colorful Sunroom Makeover (Makeover by Monday: Season 1) – Lace in Cream (Traditional)

Read about the full Sunroom makeover here

Bedroom Makeover (Makeover by Monday: Season 2 Episode 7) – Chickadee Birds in Light Tan (Traditional)

Read about the full Bedroom Makeover here

Bedroom Makeover (Makeover by Monday: Season 2 Episode 7) – Lace in Sage (Traditional)

Read about the full Bedroom and Closet Workspace makeover here

Living Room Makeover (Makeover by Monday: Season 2 Episode 4) – Ticking Tulip Strip in Tan/Charcoal (Faux Vinyl Grasscloth)

Read about the full Living Room makeover here

And stay tuned because we have more wallpapered rooms planned this year!


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  1. Tammie McIntire says:

    I love the black cabinets in your kitchen. I’m leaning towards black! I better make up my mind because I’m getting brand new granite countertops in Poughkeepsie, NY! Thanks for sharing! I love the color and wallpaper inspo!

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