Best Overall
Serena and Lily Priano Wallpaper
- Ease of Application5/5
- Design5/5
- Durability5/5
- Overall Value4.5/5
- The texture and thickness of this wallpaper makes it look extremely high-quality when installed.
The texture and thickness of this wallpaper makes it look extremely high-quality when installed.
- At this price point, it will be more expensive to install in a large room compared to a budget-friendly pick.
At this price point, it will be more expensive to install in a large room compared to a budget-friendly pick.
Easily achieve the coastal grandmother design trend in your own home with this whimsical wallpaper that earned near-perfect scores in our tests. The Priano wallpaper features an intricate watercolor design and comes in five different shades to match your room decor, making it a simple yet elegant way to upgrade your space. We were extremely impressed with this wallpaper’s quality, saying its thick, woven texture made it look even more stunning when applied to the wall.
The application process itself was pretty simple, too. The paper was easy to cut despite its thickness, so it was seamless to create clean lines and match up the pattern on the wall without jagged edges. When applying the paste to the back of the paper with a roller, we were relieved to find that it didn’t cause the ink to bleed, which can be a common issue in low-quality wallpapers.
Applying the paper to the wall was just as effortless, and we were able to adjust it on the wall without accidentally tearing it. Any small bubbles that appeared in the paper were easy to smooth out using a straightedge. We also liked that this wallpaper can be wiped clean without creating damage or causing the pattern to bleed, so you’ll be able to remove any excess glue or stains that occur.
This paper is on the more expensive side, and while we found it to be absolutely worth the price, it will naturally cost more to use it in a large room than other papers. If you’re on a budget, consider using the Priano wallpaper to create an accent wall, or install it in a smaller room, such as the bathroom.
How It Performed After Three Months
When we examined the wallpaper application after three months, we found that it still looked brand new, with zero bubbles, tears, or peeling at any of the edges.
Product Details: Dimensions Per Roll: 27 feet x 27 inches, 60.75 square feet | Panel Repeat: Straight | Pre-Pasted: No
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Best Budget
Graham and Brown Crocodile Wallpaper
- Ease of Application5/5
- Design4/5
- Durability4.1/5
- Overall Value4/5
- The wallpaper is thick enough to cover bumps and imperfections in your wall for a more seamless finish.
The wallpaper is thick enough to cover bumps and imperfections in your wall for a more seamless finish.
- A couple of the panels had peeled slightly at the corners after three months.
A couple of the panels had peeled slightly at the corners after three months.
Purchasing wallpaper for your home can be an expensive endeavor, which is why we loved both the price and quality of the Graham and Brown Crocodile Black Vinyl wallpaper. This sleek wallpaper can become a bold accent wall or add a modern, maximalist touch to your home’s interior. It features a crocodile-print design with a thick, rubbery texture that we raved over during testing, which makes it mask imperfections on a wall.
Despite its unconventional texture, we found that this wallpaper was super easy to apply to the walls (though it was a little tricky to cut—use extra caution). It arrives unpasted, so you’ll need to use a paint roller to apply paste before positioning it. We were able to maneuver it around on the wall even after applying, allowing us to smooth out any wrinkles and ensure a perfect match between panels.
The Graham and Brown vinyl wallpaper features a straight repeating pattern, which is the easiest pattern type to match up when applying multiple panels to your wall. This means that the pattern matches up horizontally rather than at an angle, so you can simply line up each panel at the ceiling to create one large design on your wall instead of individual strips.
If you’re purchasing the black version of this wallpaper, we recommend painting the wall behind it a darker hue, since this can help mask the seams between the wallpaper panels better than a white wall will. You’ll also want to be particularly careful when applying paste to the back of the wallpaper since we found that it is tricky to remove if it gets on the front side. However, other stains we tested on this wallpaper—including crayons, barbecue sauce, and coffee—could be removed with a sponge and a little effort.
How It Performed After Three Months
After three months, we found that there were no bubbles in the wallpaper, though a couple of the panels had peeled a bit at the corners. The peeling wasn’t super noticeable and many of the panels were fine, but be prepared to touch up this wallpaper with a bit more adhesive in the corners occasionally.
Product Details: Dimensions Per Roll: 33 feet x 20.5 inches, 56.38 square feet | Panel Repeat: Straight | Pre-Pasted: No
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Best Pattern
Mind The Gap Yuyuan Wallpaper
- Ease of Application5/5
- Design5/5
- Durability5/5
- Overall Value5/5
- The panels of this wallpaper are marked A, B, and C for super easy installation without messing up the pattern.
The panels of this wallpaper are marked A, B, and C for super easy installation without messing up the pattern.
- According to the directions, you should apply the glue directly to the wall instead of the back of the wallpaper.
According to the directions, you should apply the glue directly to the wall instead of the back of the wallpaper.
The vibrant hues, luxe texture, and nearly effortless installation of the Mind the Gap wallpaper make it more than worth the steep price tag, which is why we chose it as the best wallpaper pattern.
Because of its straight repeating pattern and clearly marked panels labeled A to C, this seemingly complex paper was one of the easiest to install. Simply line up each panel at the ceiling and work from left to right, installing the paper in alphabetical order. We noted that the directions required rolling the glue directly onto the wall instead of the back of the paper, which was different compared to other wallpaper we tested.
While we expected this to make it more difficult to evenly apply the wallpaper to the wall, the process was actually quite easy. We found that it went up without creating too many bubbles, and any imperfections we did find were simple to smooth out. When making cutouts for outlets or light switches in the wall, the paper was super easy to cut through without anything ripping or leaving jagged edges.
We also like that this wallpaper is washable, meaning you’ll be able to wipe stains and smudges off with water and a mild cleaner (though the manufacturer recommends using vertical strokes to do so). Because of its thick texture, we anticipate that it’d be durable over long periods of time, even in high-traffic areas of your home.
If the stunning Chinese garden design on this wallpaper doesn’t match your interior design aesthetic, you can shop plenty of other vibrant patterns, including geometric wallpaper, floral wallpaper, botanical wallpaper, and more.
How It Performed After Three Months
Keep in mind that this wallpaper may need the occasional touch-up with more adhesive, as few corners had started to peel slightly after three months. However, there were no bubbles in the material and the rest of the panel remained smooth, so it won’t take much effort to get it looking brand-new again.
Product Details: Dimensions Per Roll: 9.8 feet x 20.5 inches, 50.4 square feet | Panel Repeat: Straight | Pre-Pasted: No
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Best for Florals
Rifle Paper Co. Peacock Wallpaper
- Ease of Application5/5
- Design4/5
- Durability3.5/5
- Overall Value5/5
- Rifle Paper Co.’s vibrant patterns look and feel far more expensive than they really are.
Rifle Paper Co.’s vibrant patterns look and feel far more expensive than they really are.
- We found that this paper stained more easily than others we tested.
We found that this paper stained more easily than others we tested.
While the idea of floral wallpaper may initially make you think of faded hues and cottage core decor styles, Rifle Paper Co.’s floral wallpapers offer a bright, modern take on this classic interior trend. We loved the quality and rich colors of this wallpaper, and it rivaled some of the most expensive options on our list.
Applying wallpaper to the wall after adding paste to the back can be tricky since lightweight paper will tend to get stuck together at the bottom if you aren’t careful. However, the Dark Green Peacock wallpaper earned perfect scores for ease of application since it didn’t fold in on itself when applying and had zero bubbles or wrinkles to smooth out.
We attributed this to the paper’s thickness, which made it slightly more difficult to cut than other wallpaper but allowed it to be applied easily and hold up well over time. It’s also tear-resistant, so you don’t have to worry about ripping it during the application process.
It has a drop pattern repeat, which requires you to match up the panels both vertically and horizontally, making it slightly more complicated to apply than a straight-matching repeat. We didn’t have any trouble figuring it out, though.
We also found that this paper was tougher to remove stains from than other wallpapers we tested. After applying barbecue sauce, crayons, and coffee to the wall and wiping it off, the substances left light stains that couldn’t be removed with dish soap solution. Because of this, we recommend installing it in rooms with a lesser chance of exposure to food and dirt.
How It Performed After Three Months
After three months, this wallpaper remained almost 100% intact—only one corner had peeled a little bit. We found that adding a little more adhesive to the corner restored the paper to its former condition.
Product Details: Dimensions Per Roll: 27 feet x 27 inches, 60.75 square feet | Panel Repeat: Drop | Pre-Pasted: No
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Best Botanical
A-Street Prints Alfresco Palm Leaf Wallpaper
- Ease of Application5/5
- Design4/5
- Durability4/5
- Overall Value4/5
- It’s easy to remove stains from this washable wallpaper.
It’s easy to remove stains from this washable wallpaper.
- This wallpaper comes in smaller quantities than other options, so you may need to purchase more rolls to complete your project.
This wallpaper comes in smaller quantities than other options, so you may need to purchase more rolls to complete your project.
Botanical prints incorporate greenery into your home without the pressure of trying to keep a ton of houseplants alive. We love the tropical palm leaf pattern of the A-Street Prints Alfresco wallpaper, which comes in seven different colors to match your room design.
In our tests, this wallpaper was easy to apply without anything sticking together, tearing, or bubbling. It has a somewhat complex pattern with a drop repeat that requires you to match up each panel both horizontally and vertically, but we found that it was quite easy to do so. The seams between each panel are nearly imperceptible when properly aligned, leaving no gaps for the wall underneath to show through.
When testing this wallpaper’s durability, we were surprised to find that stains like coffee, crayons, and barbecue sauce were easy to remove. Stains near the seams of two panels were a bit more difficult to scrub out, so keep this in mind when choosing where to install your wallpaper.
One roll of the Alfresco palm leaf wallpaper will be large enough to cover 56.4 square feet, but we recommend purchasing a little extra if the surface area of your wall is larger than 48 square feet, since lining up the pattern will use up a lot of paper quickly.
The manufacturer doesn’t say if this wallpaper is safe to clean (though it didn’t show signs of fading during our tests), so we recommend using a duster and a damp rag to remove debris instead of a cleaning solution.
How It Performed After Three Months
You may need to touch up the corners of this wallpaper. When we reexamined it three months later, we found that one corner had peeled. However, since the rest of the wallpaper remained flawless, we were able to easily fix the problem by adding some more adhesive to the peeling corner.
Product Details: Dimensions Per Roll: 33 feet x 20.5 inches, 56.38 square feet | Panel Repeat: Drop | Pre-Pasted: No
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Best Vintage Style
Ballard Designs Juliet Floral Wallpaper
- Ease of Application5/5
- Design4.5/5
- Durability5/5
- Overall Value5/5
- Despite the wallpaper’s thickness, it’s easy to cut if you need to make holes for windows, outlets, or light switches.
Despite the wallpaper’s thickness, it’s easy to cut if you need to make holes for windows, outlets, or light switches.
- Stains are difficult to remove from this wallpaper.
Stains are difficult to remove from this wallpaper.
While the idea of updating your house by adding a vintage-style wallpaper might seem counterintuitive, it’s actually one of our favorite ways to keep our homes looking timeless yet trendy. By carefully combining classic wall treatments and decor with modern touches, you’ll be able to stay on top of the latest interior design trends without completely remodeling your home every few months.
We loved the muted hues and whimsical design of the Juliet Floral wallpaper, which looks luxe when applied. We were shocked by the price point, and we would’ve paid much more for this wallpaper based on its ease of application, eye-catching design, and thick texture.
When installing this paper, we found that it was easy to work with, allowing us to roll paste onto the back and apply it to the wall without anything sticking together. We had no trouble smoothing wrinkles and bubbles out of the paper. Each seam lined up effortlessly without leaving any gaps, and despite its complex-looking pattern, we had no trouble figuring out how to match up the panels.
The only downside we noticed with this wallpaper was how easily it stained. While it’s super easy to wipe down with a cloth to remove dust, we had a hard time scrubbing colored stains (like food and crayons) with just dish soap and a rag. We had to use a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser to fully remove these types of stains, which also caused the wallpaper to fade. For this reason, we recommend installing it in low-traffic areas where it’s less likely to get dirty.
How It Performed After Three Months
Be careful not to use too much adhesive in the center of the paper when you apply it; after three months, we found that one spot on the wallpaper had creased due to excess glue in that area. Contrarily, the corner had also peeled a tiny bit, so you may need to add a little more adhesive after a few months to fix this.
Product Details: Dimensions Per Roll: 33 feet x 20.5 inches, 56.38 | Panel Repeat: Straight | Pre-Pasted: No
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Best Farmhouse Style
Printfresh Antelope's Forest Wallpaper
- Ease of Application4/5
- Design4/5
- Durability4.5/5
- Overall Value4.5/5
- It’s quite thick, allowing it to conceal bumps and other imperfections on your wall.
It’s quite thick, allowing it to conceal bumps and other imperfections on your wall.
- This paper creases easily, so we recommend being extra careful when applying paste and tacking it onto the wall.
This paper creases easily, so we recommend being extra careful when applying paste and tacking it onto the wall.
If you’re looking to upgrade your modern farmhouse with wallpaper, we recommend shopping Printfresh’s chic wallpapers, which perfectly blend classic floral patterns with modern motifs. After testing the Antelope Garden wallpaper in our lab, we were impressed by its quality, thickness, and vibrant colors.
We found that it was super easy to apply the glue and align each panel evenly on the wall before everything dried. Any bubbles or wrinkles in the material were simple to smooth out with a straightedge, allowing for a seamless finish. This means you won’t have to rush while applying it to the wall, ensuring perfect alignment from one panel to the next.
Removing stains and dirt from the Antelope Garden wallpaper took just a few swipes with a damp cloth to get rid of the gunk, making it one of the easiest wallpapers to clean. We saw no signs of fading or peeling after wiping it down, either.
During testing, we described the texture and finish of this wallpaper as “crisp” and “expensive-looking” after applying it, noting it’s worth the price tag. This is partially because the paper is quite thick, allowing it to conceal bumps, nail holes, or imperfections in your wall for a flawless application. Less-expensive wallpapers tend to be thinner, making it more difficult to use on a textured wall.
We did find that, once wet, this wallpaper creases more easily than others we tested, so be extra careful when pasting it to the wall so as not to wrinkle it.
How It Performed After Three Months
After three months, we were surprised to see that there were no creases or bubbles anywhere. One corner had slightly peeled, but it was easy to fix with a little more adhesive.
Product Details: Dimensions Per Roll: 27 feet x 27 inches, 60.75 square feet | Panel Repeat: Straight | Pre-Pasted: No
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Best Texture
York Wallcoverings Nautical Living Wallpaper
- Ease of Application4/5
- Design4/5
- Durability4.5/5
- Overall Value4.5/5
- This wallpaper has a random match, meaning you won’t have to align individual patterns in a specific way.
This wallpaper has a random match, meaning you won’t have to align individual patterns in a specific way.
- The thickness makes it more difficult to cut than other wallpaper.
The thickness makes it more difficult to cut than other wallpaper.
Refresh your home while adding a fun textured appearance to your walls thanks to the Nautical Living wallpaper, which earned near-perfect scores in every category during our tests. This beach-inspired wallpaper is the easiest to apply out of all of the wallpapers we tested because of its spray-and-stick design and random pattern match.
We loved the mess-free application this wallpaper offered; simply spray the back with water, and then paste it onto your wall without ever having to deal with messy glue. Since the panels have a random match, you don’t even have to worry about aligning the panels in a certain way to create a pattern.
We found that the wallpaper is a little tougher to cut due to its thickness, so be extra careful when making holes for outlets and light switches. However, this textured appearance also allows you to easily conceal nail holes and other imperfections on your wall.
It was super easy for us to remove stains from this wallpaper using just a damp sponge, and the pattern didn’t fade or bleed even when we scrubbed at it. This made us confident that it could hold up against regular wear and tear for long periods of time, despite the shorter lifespan of spray-and-stick wallpaper.
How It Performed After Three Months
After three months, we noted that the wallpaper had no bubbles or creases anywhere. One corner had peeled slightly, so be prepared to touch up the edges every few months with additional adhesive.
Product Details: Dimensions Per Roll: 33 feet x 20.5 inches, 56.38 square feet | Panel Repeat: None | Pre-Pasted: Yes
- BETTER HOMES and GARDENS / HENRY WORTOCK
BETTER HOMES and GARDENS / HENRY WORTOCK