Colorful wallpapers have become one of my favorite ways to change the mood of the room. Each pattern started out as something I wanted to feel, then became the background to where we now live together every day. Together, they tell stories about how our homes were shaped by layer.
These are the patterns of seven colorful wallpapers in our home, and the stories behind why I chose each one.
I had so many routes that I wanted to take to this room. What I certainly knew was that I wanted to get soaked in the pattern. A small coco with texture that allows ideas to bounce back and land. After narrowing down to that feeling, the street print floral was the clear winner. At first it felt like a wild card, but now I can’t imagine an office. This pattern envelops the room with energy, feeling like sitting, working and entering a creative greenhouse.
This wallpaper was chosen before we moved. I’m back to it. The soft and picture book quality of the bird felt suitable for the bedroom. A decision was made when we noticed that the existing green trim also matched. It’s calm, but not flat, it’s a bit poetic, as if it’s awakening in the painting. This pattern holds the main bedroom together without asking for attention.
Children’s Bedroom – Sandberg Navy Stripes
I wanted something in my child’s bedroom that I felt was classic and easy to live with. Sandberg’s simple naval stripes were the answer. I don’t think I’m thinking anything else. It has a timeless thing that can grow with them. The stripes provide a little order and rhythm, while the deep blue gives the room a comfortable feeling grounded. This pattern has been discontinued, but you can read more about other striped wallpapers from Sandberg here!
I wanted a colorful wallpaper that was playful but not childish. The Hollyhocks looked just right, and this print worked well with vintage butter yellow tiles without being too matched or girly. They bring joy and a little wildness to a very practical room. Every time I see them it feels like the space is blooming and I love how children grow up with such energy around them.
The stairwell wanted something graphic spark. The stripes felt inevitable, and I quickly thought of Ottolin’s unique ability to make the graphic prints feel quirky and warm… Something about their work prevents such prints from being too stiff. This colorful wallpaper print is impossible to ignore. Walking the stairs now feels like you’re stepping into a few moments in the theatre. I love it.
In the rooms, the goal was easy: Welcome. I wanted it to feel fresh and peaceful, a place where people can exhale. Sandberg’s spring green pattern balances that. It nods to the countryside, soft, timeless, and untouched. Every time I enter it feels like I’m opening the window on the first warm day of the season.
The kitchen was a chance to add some colours to the basement where we removed so many textures. After painting the bricks and removing the cream colour from the wall, I didn’t want this space to feel like an afterthought. I wanted it to have a unique character. Galerie Pomona wallpaper gave it to me. It’s lush and a bit dramatic, but doesn’t compete with the bold terracotta tiles.
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Kate is the founder of Wit & Delight. She is currently learning how to play tennis and will forever be Test her creative muscle boundaries. Follow her on Instagram @witanddelight_.
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