Want to update your kitchen the easy way? These beautiful kitchen wallpaper ideas from Instagram will brighten your space with color and pattern.
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The kitchen backsplash is the perfect area to add wallpaper without having to make a huge commitment.
To bring needed color to her otherwise neutral kitchen, @nordiclivingincolour chose this cheerful floral Rabarber by Boråstapeter wallpaper. Be sure to choose a wipeable kind when installing it on your backsplash so you can easily clean up any splatters. If you’re looking for something more extravagant, you can always try tiling your kitchen backsplash.
This eat-in kitchen by @tilmahara_houseofpatterns features one wallpaper accent wall with a gorgeous leafy green pattern (Chiavi Segrete by Cole & Son). The wallpaper draws attention to the vaulted ceiling, making the room feel bright and airy.
Notice the rest of the space is full of solid finishes and dark, neutral colors. That allows the wallpaper to be the star of the show.
If you have a small kitchen, you might not have much available wall space for artwork or shelving. Wallpaper, on the other hand, is an easy way to add a welcome dose of color, even on a small or awkwardly shaped wall.
There isn’t much wallpaper in this kitchen by @mollyandolivedesign, but the colorful floral pattern makes the whole space sing. The wallpaper is Garden State by Milton & King.
If bright colors aren’t your thing, consider a soft, neutral wallpaper for your kitchen. The wallpaper (Jessamine Floral Trail by A-Street Prints) in this vintage cottage-style kitchen by @grantcottage_1924 adds texture and interest without overwhelming the room. The white background blends seamlessly with the rest of the white walls, with just the right amount of floral pattern.
Still can’t decide? Consider taking some inspiration from this curated list of kitchen decor ideas.
This fearless kitchen design from @periodrestorationco is a true stunner! The rich green cabinets are beautiful on their own, but the dark floral wallpaper makes the cabinets really pop.
Combined with gold hardware, crown molding, marble countertops and glass doors, this kitchen is a maximalist dream! This space proves that going bold with your kitchen wallpaper can be worth the risk.
Instead of a wall, why not wallpaper your kitchen cabinets? Installing wallpaper behind open cabinets or shelves is an easy DIY project that makes a big impact in your kitchen. This kitchen cabinet from @hillareehowarddesign features light and airy Priano wallpaper by Serena & Lily.
This cheerful kitchen by @bootleggerbungalow offers a playful, retro style thanks to the vintage accents, retro appliances and of course the funky floral wallpaper.
If you’re not sure where to start when choosing a wallpaper pattern, many retailers separate their designs into categories, like retro, contemporary, traditional or modern. Sort by the style that best fits the rest of your house and you’ll find the right pattern for your kitchen, even if you don’t know what you’re looking for!
With interior design, you can’t go wrong with black and white. The black-and-white palm pattern wallpaper in this lovely kitchen by @lisaandleroy adds a striking graphic element to solid neutral finishes. Black and white is a classic choice that will never go out of style, so your kitchen will feel fresh and modern for years to come.
This DIY-fabulous kitchen by Nasozi Kakembo of @xnstudio is full of inspirational projects, including “marble” countertops she painted herself! But the inky blue wallpaper (available in her shop!) really draws us in.
Inspired by traditional African wax print designs, the bullseye pattern makes an impact without overpowering the space. The peek of color behind the dishes and decorative accessories is the perfect way to enhance open shelving.
Wallpaper is a timeless kitchen choice that never goes out of style.
Kitchen wallpaper creates a fresh new look with minimal investment compared to other options like tile or stone. Many wallpapers are durable, and unlike paint, they won’t chip off. Wallpapers come in thousands of colors, patterns and materials to suit any kitchen.
