Wallpaper has this almost magical ability to change a room’s whole vibe — fast. I’ve worked on so many spaces where everything looked “fine”… until we added wallpaper. And suddenly the room wasn’t just decorated anymore — it felt alive, intentional, personal.
It’s one of the simplest design upgrades with the biggest emotional payoff, and the before-and-afters you’ll see below say it all. Let’s talk about why wallpaper hits so hard, and why it keeps showing up in beautifully designed homes year after year.


The dark geometric wallpaper creates instant atmosphere, turning the bedroom into a cocoon—rich, intimate, and beautifully layered.
A lot of people think wallpaper is all about bold florals or dramatic statements, but that’s only part of the story. Wallpaper fundamentally changes how a room behaves.
A flat wall suddenly has texture.
A blank corner becomes a point of interest.
A simple sofa suddenly looks curated, not random.
Even the softest, most subtle wallpaper gives a sense of depth that paint alone can’t replicate. It breaks that 2D “boxy room” feeling and replaces it with warmth, structure, and dimension.
That’s why wallpaper feels so elevated — it adds architecture where there is none.


The bold, vintage-inspired wallpaper breathes life into the ornate woodwork, tying the architecture and furniture together into one cohesive, spirited space.
Wallpaper is personality, delivered instantly
Your home should feel like you. And wallpaper is one of the quickest ways to make that happen.
Maybe you’re a moody, dark-wall bedroom person.
Maybe you love quiet textures that feel like hand-plastered walls.
Or maybe you want a full-on patterned moment that makes your space feel historic and lived-in.
Whatever your style is, wallpaper takes that idea and amplifies it in the best way — without needing a full-scale makeover.


This soft, stone-textured wallpaper adds quiet sophistication, subtly elevating the room without overpowering the calm palette.
One of the biggest misconceptions is that wallpaper is only for homeowners. Not anymore.
With today’s peel-and-stick options, renters can enjoy the exact same design impact without the stress of damaging walls or losing a security deposit. Modern removable wallpaper:
It’s one of the easiest, most renter-friendly upgrades available — especially for accent walls, nooks, hallways, and bedrooms that feel bland or temporary.
You can literally transform your home in under an hour and remove it just as fast when you move out.


The textured wallpaper brings warmth and dimension to the TV wall, helping the shelves, art, and furniture feel grounded and cohesive.
In short: yes. A thousand times yes.
Wallpaper gives you:
You could spend months rearranging things, buying décor, swapping pillows… or you could install one wallpapered wall and watch the entire room elevate itself in a matter of minutes.
If you want the biggest transformation with the least effort? Wallpaper is it!


The map mural instantly adds soul and character, giving the room a sense of story and grounding the seating area with quiet drama.
Very! But not because of hype — because the way we design homes has changed.
2025 is all about spaces that feel personal, layered, cozy, lived-in, and expressive. Wallpaper fits right into that. What’s in right now:
Wallpaper isn’t a trend anymore — it’s a tool. Designers use it the way makeup artists use bronzer: to bring life, contour, and dimension.
Wallpaper is one of the easiest ways to give your home more personality, more atmosphere, and more “wow” without doing anything drastic. It makes a room feel finished, intentional, and beautifully yours.
Whether you own your home or you’re renting and craving a space that feels more you, wallpaper can completely shift how you experience your space — in the best way possible.
And honestly? After you see your own before-and-after, you’ll wonder why you didn’t do it sooner.
About me
Hi, it's me, Anaïs, the founder of Design by Anaïs.
I'm a French interior designer, based in Brooklyn, NY, and designing all over the US.
I'm on a mission to make interior design accessible to everyone!
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