Wallpaper is the newest and biggest trend of home decor, so in this post we’ll take a look at seventeen of the most beautiful living room wallpaper ideas you can incorporate into your home today!
Last Updated: 12/5/24
As someone who tends to love classic decor styles and anything that looks antique or vintage, you can imagine my delight at the resurgence of wallpaper in home decor trends.
Wallpaper is the perfect way to add visual interest to your living room without sacrificing space by adding more furniture or decor.
The wallpapers that we’re seeing this year aren’t like the wallpapers you’re probably thinking of.
They’re bold, daring, colorful, and full of life. So if you’re first thought when I said wallpaper was of your grandma’s bathroom, think again.
Many people will go the safe route and choose to wallpaper the smaller rooms in their houses like bathrooms or nurseries.
Let this post be an encouragement to you, though, that a bold risk pays off! These 17 living room wallpaper ideas are here to prove to you why wallpapering the largest room in your home is a great idea.
If I’m not convincing you with my words, just keep scrolling and I’ll let the pictures do the talking.
17 Trending Living Room Wallpaper Ideas
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1. Tropical Bold Patterns
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If you’re looking to bring some life and color into your primary living space, the way to go is a large and bold tropical pattern!
Think large flora and fauna, bright greens, and oversized foliage. This pattern would look great as a statement wall in the darkest corner of your living room.
The pattern brings life to any space and will make you feel like you’re stepping into a tropical oasis every time you come home.
2. Stunning Wallpaper Murals
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A great way to make a big statement with your living room wallpaper is to opt for a wallpaper mural in place of a pattern.
A mural will bring an eclectic and artistic touch to your home without the effort of actually hand painting a floor to ceiling mural onto your walls!
You can find these murals in essentially any style, but I’m particularly fond of this style of black and white ink painted landscape you can see in the photo above.
3. Floral but Darker Wallpapers
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When most people think of floral wallpaper patterns, they picture something very light, traditional, and cottagecore. There’s a way to do floral, though, that is outside of the norm.
I’m obsessed with this dark almost gothic floral wallpaper that features flowers that look almost like antique paintings.
If you’re looking for living room wallpaper ideas that bring the drama and make a statement, this might be the pattern for you.
4. Subtle Gold Wallpaper
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This wallpaper is Marigold by Morris and Co and I can’t get enough of it’s stunning subtlety.
When standing far away, it almost looks as if the room is just bathed in golden sunlight, but when you approach, you’re gifted with a lovely etched floral pattern.
The color of this wallpaper is absolutely perfect for making your home feel like a warm and inviting place to host afternoon lunch with close friends.
5. Pale Pretty Blues
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One of the most sophisticated and elegant colorways for interior design is a classic white and pale baby blue.
This wallpaper called Sweet Caroline from Wallshoppe has not only the perfect color for this style, but pairs it with a delicate and lovely design.
When it comes to living room wallpaper ideas for houses with southern charm, you can’t deny that this pattern hits the nail on the head!
6. Large Geometric Shapes
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Ever since I first saw it, I haven’t been able to stop thinking about this wallpaper from Belarte Studio called Artistic Lines Mural.
This unique and eye catching wallpaper can turn even the most basic and boring of living rooms into a literal piece of art.
Geometric patterns on every wall is not for the faint of heart, but to those who love it, you’ll definitely have the coolest living room around.
7. Traditional Small-Scale Patterns
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One of my favorite ways to incorporate wallpaper into a living room is by placing it above existing molding.
For this look, a small-scale pattern is the way to go so it doesn’t overpower the top half of the room.
This particular wallpaper is Rosehip from Morris & Co and the gorgeous simple pattern and colors would pair great with multiple different accent colors like the powder blue in the room above.
8. Vertical Stripes
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Of all the living room wallpaper ideas on this list, a bold vertical stripe like the one above has to be my favorite.
I love how classic stripes feel almost nostalgic, but also very playful especially when used from floor to ceiling.
You can of course get your stripes in any color or size, but if you’re looking to match the photo above, this wallpaper is called Tangier Denim Stripe by Alice Palmer & Co.
9. Traditional Wallpaper Designs
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For those who lean towards a more traditional design style and want the visual interest of wallpaper without the bold patterns, this is Sunburst Green from Robert Kime.
This look feels so European and classy to me and it really comes down to the subtle wallpaper and line of molding around the room.
Don’t be afraid of a small pattern in a big room, because it will bring just the perfect amount of charm and uniqueness to your home.
10. Bold Hues
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For those looking to add color into their lives, go with a bold hue and color drench your living room!
This wallpaper called SC-55 Portman from De Gournay is the perfect way to spice up your home decor and ensure that you’re living room will be unique.
The best way to incorporate a bright color like orange into your home is to pair it with a complimentary color like this salmon/coral combo seen above.
11. White Wallpaper with a Twist
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Using wallpaper in your living room doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice that clean white look that so many of us love for our home decor.
The trick to maintaining a clean look is to find a wallpaper that has a lot of white space. What I particularly love about this wallpaper is the empty space towards the top of the wall.
This unique and feminine pattern is light and airy while still creating a focal point for your guests to fawn over.
12. Accent Wall Peekaboos
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If you’re wanting to use wallpaper in your space but unsure if you can commit to a floor to ceiling pattern throughout your space, consider a peekaboo alcove!
Wallpaper can be used in so many different ways and using it as backdrop for a curated shelf space is a beautiful option.
Little details like this are what will take your home from average and common to unique, elevated, and perfectly curated.
13. Minimalist Neutrals
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The easiest way to ease yourself into the living room wallpaper lifestyle is to choose a beautiful and simple neutral pattern like the one seen above.
It’s pretty hard to go wrong with a neutral pattern because it will most likely look cohesive with your current living room furniture and art.
This is the perfect look for first time wallpaper users as it is timeless, beautiful, and almost guarantees you won’t get sick of looking at it.
14. Abstract Patterns in Light Colors
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Sometimes abstract patterns can be hard to pull off, but when done in light pastel colors, the patterns can become much more approachable.
This almost watercolor looking print is the perfect modern living room wallpaper. It’s unique but sleek and the cool tones match an industrial style well.
Large abstract patterns like the one above are best left to accent walls as the large print could quickly become overbearing if used too frequently.
15. Prints Modeled After Natural Elements
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The perfect way to bring some Earthiness to your living room but in an interesting way is to use a wallpaper that looks like natural stone.
This wallpaper called Onyx Marble Metallic in Pink and Gold from I Love Wallpaper looks like a stunning marble counter top and adds the perfect glamorous touch to this living room.
Pro tip: match your living room area rug to your wallpaper to tie the whole room together.
16. Bold Geometric Patterns
This clean lined geometric look is the perfect trendy wallpaper to add a modern touch to any living room.
Though the pattern itself has quite harsh lines, when seen on an entire wall, the effect is quite beautiful and soft.
Look for a pattern that has some asymmetry to avoid a look that’s too uniform and stark.
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Living room wallpaper ideas don’t have to be all structured patterns. There are plenty of wallpapers that have beautiful soft lines with no repeating motifs.
This Phillip Jeffries wallpaper is the ultimate cool girl wallpaper look. It almost looks like the patterns one would see in stone walls in nature.
It adds an almost hynoptic beauty to this classic living room. Pair your soft wallpaper with curved furniture and uniquely shaped decor.
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