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he expression “everything old is new again” certainly applies to wallpaper. For years, many of us associated wallpaper with the old prints in our grandparents’

house, but it has made a huge comeback—and now we have almost unlimited options: bold geometric prints, whimsical florals and amazing murals in every imaginable color. These modern-day papers are easier than ever to apply, and you can find tons of great patterns in temporary peel-and-stick form, too. There’s never been a better time to give it a try. And if you do, Ree says to really go for it! “If you’re going to wallpaper a room, you need to make it count—small calico patterns or subtle stripes won’t do,” she says. “Embrace the drama and movement!” Read on for some of Ree’s wallpaper faves, plus tips on how to paper your own home.

Say goodbye to plain white walls and get ready to transform your rooms.

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Bookcase Chicago-based design

firm Studio Gild covered the back

of simple black shelves in toile wallpaper for a playful look.

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You don’t have to paper a whole room to feel wallpaper’s effects. Try one of these spots.

Pattern Play

Statement wall Designer Kelly Bartley from AvantStay created

an eye-catching—and highly Instagrammable—space in this La Quinta, CA, short-term rental by layering

floral paper under a gallery wall.

Stairs The stairs in this Westbury, NY, home are a walk

on the wild side: Designer Camila Pavone of Effortless Style Interiors added a zebra print to risers.

Alcove Don’t overlook a nook! Designer Diane Rath

(therathproject.com) used a graphic teal wallpaper in this seating area of a Fairfield, CT,

house, matching it to the paper she used in her foyer.

Ceiling It’s a daring move, but wallpapering a ceiling can

help unify a space—like it did in this Cincinnati kitchen where design firm Neal’s Design Remodel added

a section up high to match the island.

Utility closet You might not think to

wallpaper your laundry area, but a bold pattern can

help make folding shirts a little more fun. The doors

and work table in this space are painted in

complementary colors.

Coat closet Designer Kyla Herbes (houseofhipsters.com)

papered the hall closet in her Chicago home with this print. When guests

hang up their coats, they get a fun surprise.

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Pop Daisy Wallpaper, $129 per roll; wallshoppe.com

Andrea Lauren Orange and White Wallpaper, $180 per roll; roostery.com

Speckled Terrazzo Removable Wallpaper, $40 per roll; tempaper.com

Indigo Mud Cloth Removable Wallpaper, $40 per 2' x 4' panel; chasingpaper.com

Feather Wallpaper, $98 per roll; serenaandlily.com

Blomma Orange Geometric Wallpaper, $90 per roll; homedepot.com

Blue Blooms Removable Wallpaper, $36 per 27" x 32" panel; musewallstudio.com

Flamingo Removable Wallpaper, $40 per roll; tempaper.com

Granada Wallpaper, $198 per roll; serenaandlily.com

Large Caning Emerald Wallpaper, $129 per roll; wallshoppe.com

Julies Fabrics Chinoiserie Butterfly, $60 per 2' x 12' panel; spoonflower.com

That Highly Intelligent Clam Wallpaper, $200 per roll; growhousegrow.com

Spotted Removable Wallpaper, $40 per 2' x 4' panel; chasingpaper.com

Morris & Co. Bird and Pomegranate Wallpaper, $186 per roll; luluandgeorgia.com

Muse Wallpaper, $81 per 2' x 9' panel; katezarembacompany.com

Viviana Gonzalez Modern Improvisation; $59 per 2' x 4' panel; denydesigns.com

Oban Plaid Wallpaper, $129 per roll; wallshoppe.com

Jade Otomi Wallpaper, $155 per roll; hyggeandwest.com

Captain Smith Wallpaper, $200 per roll; growhousegrow.com

Blush Basketweave Wallpaper, $32 per 27" x 32" panel; musewallstudio.com

Fern Block Removable Wallpaper, $60 per 2' x 12' panel; spoonflower.com

Block Party Removable Wallpaper, $40 per 2' x 4' panel; tempaper.com

Japanese Floral Wallpaper, $85 per roll; allmodern.com

Cayenne Arcade Wallpaper, $195 per roll; hyggeandwest.com

Jumbo Dots Removable Wallpaper, $60 per 2' x 12' panel; spoonflower.com

Tiger Tropics Wallpaper, $32 per 27" x 32" panel; musewallstudio.com

Sharon Turner Picture Frames, $59 per 2' x 4' panel; denydesigns.com

Studio Dena Poppy Pattern, $180 per roll; roostery.com

Chris Benz Monroe Street Wallpaper, $58 per 27" x 53" panel; luluandgeorgia.com

Cloud Motif Wallpaper, $149 per roll; westelm.com

Full Bloom in Delphinium, $250 per roll; flatvernacular.com

Gartman Damask Embossed Wallpaper, $29 per roll; allmodern.com

A Rainbow of Wallpaper Ree picked her favorite prints!

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Consider a proIf you’ve decided to give

traditional wallpaper a go and the space you’re wallpapering

has lots of cutouts or odd angles, you’ll want to

hire a professional. Papering those nooks and crannies is tougher than it looks!

Prep the wallsBefore you start papering

(or before you hire a pro), fill in any cracks and holes and

sand down your walls to create an even surface. Then wipe the walls with a damp sponge and

let them dry completely before applying the paper.

Buy extra—and check the dye lot

Order about 10 percent more than you think you’ll need. If the paper has a pattern, you’ll want to match

the seams perfectly, which may result in excess at the top or bottom you’ll have to trim. Also, check your rolls’ dye lot number. They should all have the same one; otherwise,

the color between rolls could be off.

Don’t be afraid of damp rooms You can wallpaper humid spaces like kitchens and bathrooms as long as you

choose vinyl or vinyl-coated wallpaper, which has a

waterproof layer that helps it stand up to moisture.

Will you go with traditional permanent

wallpaper or temporary peel-and-stick?

See which of these statements apply to you to help you

make your decision.

I rent my place. I might move in the near future. I love a DIY project. I often change my mind about decor. I’m covering only a small area. I can’t deal with wallpaper paste.

I own my place. I’m willing to hire a pro. I love a thick textured wallpaper. My taste doesn’t change very often. I’m picky about patterns. I have bumpy or textured walls.

Traditional Wallpaper Peel-and-Stick Wallpaper

What’s Your Type?

Get the right tools If you’re taking a crack at

traditional wallpaper, you’ll need a smoothing brush, utility knife, level, ruler and wallpaper paste

(unless your paper comes prepasted; many do). Generally,

all-purpose paste works for medium to lightweight papers,

and heavy-duty paste is for heavy textured or embossed ones.

Before you start wallpapering, keep these tips in mind.

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Know your rollsWallpaper is usually priced by

the single roll, but it’s packaged as two rolls, or a “double roll.” Confused? You’re not alone.

Wallpaper is sold this way because you’re buying a continuous roll that’s simply been cut in half

for convenience. To further confuse matters, some companies sell

a double roll as one continuous roll!

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