DIY Wallpaper Ideas to Add Color to Any Room

How walls look can make or break a room. But changing them is awfully expensive—it often involves loads of paint and some remodeling work. Cut costs by using wallpaper to instantly transform a room and give it just the feel you want. And as a bonus, it’s often easy to remove the wallpaper when you’re ready for a change.

You can further save money by DIYing your own wallpaper. This option is great for those budget-savvy interior decorators who can’t find exactly what they’re looking for. With DIY wallpaper, you can make anything your heart desires. Use photos, paint your favorite flower, or anything else you can dream up.

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Geometric Wallpaper

A Beautiful Mess

Using simple geometric patterns in your home decor is a great way to add style without too much flash. Follow this tutorial to paint your own cute pattern onto wallpaper to upgrade your space.

Geometric Painted Wallpaper DIY from A Beautiful Mess
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Putting Up Wallpaper

Twist Me Pretty

This easy-to-follow tutorial will guide you through the process of putting up your own paneled wallpaper in a flash. Just find the perfect wallpaper that suits your style and get to work!

Easy DIY Wallpaper from Twist Me Pretty
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DIY Cactus Wallpaper

A Beautiful Mess

The southwest theme is definitely in style. Follow suit with this adorable DIY wallpaper dotted with whimsical cactuses that are drawn onto the paper with a gold pen and a few stencils that you can find at any craft store.

Gold Cactus Wallpaper DIY from A Beautiful Mess
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DIY Brushstrokes

Lemon Thistle

It’s easy to neglect color when decorating your home—we all love a good neutral color scheme. Try adding a pop of color to keep things interesting. This DIY hand-painted wallpaper is the perfect project to add a little whimsy to your walls.

DIY Graphic Brushstrokes Hand Painted Wallpaper from Lemon Thistle

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Easy Geometric Wallpaper

Retro Den

If you’re sprucing up your child’s bedroom on a budget, this tutorial is for you. For $15 and a few hours of your time, you can create a stunning DIY feature wall with a fun geometric pattern.

How to DIY Graphic Pattern Wallpaper with Sharpie from Retro Den
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Installing Herringbone Wallpaper

Jenna Kate At Home

Need some tips and tricks on installing your own wallpaper? Whether you DIYed your wallpaper yourself or purchased it from a store, this blog has you covered.

Wallpaper in the Nursery from Jenna Kate at Home
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Painted Wallpaper

In My Own Style

Using beautiful blue paint and an all-over stencil, this blogger created a bathroom accent to die for. Implement this method all over a wall, or only on part of it as shown in this tutorial. Either way, it’s bound to impress your guests.

Create Faux Wallpaper Using Paint and a Stencil from In My Own Style
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Faux Floral Wallpaper

Classy Clutter

If you don’t have a paper cutting tool yet, you need one. They are so handy, and the list of projects you can make with them is endless. This DIY faux wallpaper is the perfect example of a unique project made easier with the right tool.

DIY Floral Faux Wallpaper from Classy Clutter

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Sharpie Wallpaper

Hawthorne and Main

Sharpies can do anything—that includes wallpaper. Upgrade a plain wall by drawing a cute pattern with sharpie and applying it directly to the wall or onto wallpaper so it can be easily removed. It’ll feel like a brand new room!

Faux Sharpie Wallpaper from Hawthorne and Main
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DIY Floral Chinoiserie Wallpaper

Monica Wants It

Instead of committing to an entire wall of colorful wallpaper, you can place pieces of wallpaper in large frames that can easily be removed. That way, you’re not committing to the same wallpaper for a long period of time. When you feel it’s time to switch things up, simply change out the frames without getting into the nitty gritty of removing wallpaper. Easy as that!

DIY Chinoiserie Wallpaper Panels from Monica Wants It
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DIY Dotted Wallpaper

Hannah Joiner Crosby

This easy hand-painted dotted wall is the perfect mix of flashy and toned town. With neutral colors and a fun pattern, this DIY wallpaper is an exceptionally stylish addition to any home.

DIY Painted Wallpaper in the Mudroom from Hannah Joiner Crosby
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Photo Wallpaper

A Beautiful Mess

Are you a photo aficionado? You’ll love this DIY. Not only will it give you an excuse to pull out your film camera and snap several shots, it will make your space look great. The finished product feels cozy, welcoming, personal, and it's tons of fun to put together. This tutorial will walk you through the steps to make your own photo wallpaper.

DIY Instax Wallpaper from A Beautiful Mess

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Sharpie Floral DIY Wallpaper

Savvy Apron

Floral patterns never go out of style. But it’s often difficult to find just the right pattern that fits your decor and matches your home’s style. That’s where DIY comes in! Just grab a sharpie to create your own beautiful floral wallpaper. Fortunately, they come in so many lovely colors, so you can choose the one that fits your space seamlessly.

DIY Faux Floral Wallpaper with Sharpie Pen from Savvy Apron
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DIY Subway Tile Wallpaper

Styled With Lace

Budget-friendly peel-and-stick wallpaper can easily transform your space into a luxurious and modern home. This blog proves it!

DIY Subway Tile Wallpaper Backsplash from Styled With Lace