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The Best Adhesive Wallpaper to Peel-and-Stick Your Way to a Whole New Look
Put down that paint can!

While a fresh coat of paint can absolutely help revive a room, adhesive wallpaper really brings the wow factor. There are countless patterns, colors, and motifs out there that punch up the vibrancy, while also imbuing your space with a personality all its own.
The Best Adhesive Wallpapers
- Floating Ferns: Scott Living Grey Vinyl Ivy/Vines Self-Adhesive Wallpaper
- Tranquil Waters: NextWall Serene Sea Peel and Stick Wallpaper
- Gorgeous Grasscloth: Tempaper Grasscloth Geo Adhesive Wallpaper
- Springtime Vibes: Chasing Paper Blossoms Adhesive Wallpaper
- Walk on the Wild Side: Rifle Paper Co. Menagerie Peel & Stick Wallpaper
- Beautiful Backsplash: West Elm Mosaic Marble Peel & Stick Backsplash
- Soaring Swallows: Hygge & West Daydream Wallpaper
- Dainty Dots: Spoonflower Dots and Spots Adhesive Wallpaper
- Matisse-Inspired Motif: Chasing Paper Floral Cut Out Removable Wallpaper
- Faux-Exposed Brick: Tempaper Brick Vinyl Wallpaper
What to Consider
The end result of a fully wallpapered space is nothing short of stunning. To ensure the process goes as smoothly as possible, there are a few considerations to keep in mind:
- Measuring and cost: Once you've decided on a wallpaper pattern, you'll need to figure out how many rolls you need to buy. Wallpaper sizes differ slightly from brand to brand, but this spec is readily available on each product's retailer page. Measure how much wall space you'll need to cover, and then divide your wall width by your wallpaper's width to figure out roughly how many rolls you'll need for the job.
- It's a good idea to buy a few extra rolls — just as long as the retailer accepts returns. The last thing you want is to come up short when you're in the final stretch of a wallpapering marathon. Wallpaper patterns repeat, and the very end of a roll may not have the part of a pattern you need. Although this upfront cost can seem daunting, just know that the gorgeous end result will be priceless.
- Installation: Using adhesive wallpaper is a bit like putting a very large sticker on a wall. Although it's definitely a lot easier and less messy than using wallpaper paste, peel-and-stick wallpaper takes a steady hand and a lot of concentration to perfectly apply.
- From our experience, you'll want to make sure you have a step ladder and wallpaper smoothing kit at the ready ... and if possible, an extra set of hands. The process goes by a lot quicker when you have a buddy around to pull the backing off the paper while you adhere it to the wall, as well as someone to swap places with you when your arms get tired. Nothing bonds people together like a home improvement project!
We love adhesive wallpaper because it puts your signature touch on a room, even if you're renting. Although the process takes time and effort, it's a fun and addictive project that'll make you want to add even more pops of pattern all over your home.
Ready for a room redo? Here are 10 beautiful adhesive wallpaper designs that transform your space and remove without a trace.
Melanie Yates is the senior service editor of Best Products, where she writes and reports pieces pertaining to the etiquette, dilemmas, and how-tos of gift-giving for different occasions. Previously, she was the site's senior home editor, covering all things decor- and bedding-related since 2015. Her digital byline can also be found on Bustle, House Beautiful, and Elle Decor. A longtime classical-music enthusiast, Melanie spends her off-hours enjoying performances big and small across New York City.
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