Wallpaper has made a serious comeback in recent years—and honestly, we’re here for it. It’s one of the most personal, creative, and impactful ways to infuse character into a space, whether you’re aiming for bold and dramatic or soft and sophisticated. No longer reserved for old-fashioned patterns, today’s wallpaper is modern, textural, and endlessly versatile.
When we’re designing a home, wallpaper often becomes the secret ingredient that takes a room from fine to unforgettable. And when we begin working on your home, we love showing you how wallpaper can be incorporated in just the right places to create a gorgeous, tailored look.
Pro Tip #1: Try Wallpaper in Smaller Spaces to Make a Statement
Smaller spaces are some of the most fun and forgiving areas to experiment with wallpaper. Powder rooms, laundry rooms, dining rooms, or even the back wall of a built-in make perfect canvases for bold prints or playful color. These areas are less intimidating to transform—you can go bold without the commitment of a larger space—and they often end up being the ones guests remember most.
Whether you want something dramatic and colorful or subtle and refined, wallpaper in smaller spaces always feels intentional and special. This is often where we’ll introduce something fun, moody, or unexpected.
Pro Tip #2: Add Texture with Tactile Wallpaper Finishes
Wallpaper isn’t just about pattern or color—it’s about the feeling it brings to a room. We often gravitate toward textured options like grasscloth, linen, or woven metallics to layer in depth and richness. Even a quiet shimmer or a barely-there pattern can bring warmth and dimension to a neutral space without overwhelming it. With today’s vast selection, there’s truly a tactile wallpaper for every style and every mood.
Pro Tip #3: Choose the Right Scale for Your Wallpaper Pattern
Scale is one of the most important design elements to consider when choosing wallpaper. Larger patterns can feel bold and draw the walls closer, creating intimacy, while smaller patterns tend to open up a space and create depth. In many homes, small to medium-scale patterns are the sweet spot, offering elegance without feeling overpowering. We’ll guide you to the right scale so the wallpaper enhances your room beautifully.
Wallpaper, when thoughtfully selected, becomes more than just a backdrop—it feels like art within your home. As designers, our role is to compose each room with intention, creating spaces that feel elevated and deeply personal. Wallpaper is never an afterthought; it adds character and luxury without stealing the spotlight from the overall design.
Key Takeaways: Where to Begin With Wallpaper in Your Home
- Powder rooms, laundry rooms, dining rooms, and built-ins are ideal small spaces to make a bold or stylish statement.
- Grasscloth, linen, and woven metallic finishes add depth, warmth, and luxury to any room.
- Larger patterns create drama and intimacy, while smaller patterns help open up a space and add subtle elegance.
- The right wallpaper transforms walls into art, creating a customized, high-end look tailored to your home.
With the right placement, pattern, and texture, we’ll help you achieve a look that’s refined, unique, and perfectly you.
If wallpaper piques your interest but you don’t know where to start, you’re in the right place! Contact us today for a stunning home tomorrow.
Cheers,
Sheeja
Meet the Designer
Sheeja Nair is the Owner and Interior Designer at Raashi Design, where she brings homes to life with a blend of contemporary, transitional, and modern styles infused with warmth, function, and personality.
At Raashi Design she offers turn-key residential interior work, from full-home projects to room-specific transformations, always emphasizing thoughtful planning, comfort, function, and an interior that truly reflects who you are.
