Wallpaper is really one of my favorite ways to add some character to a room. It is also very cozy and makes any room distinct and unique. I compiled some of my favorite wallpaper sources that I have used over the years into this one post. You can find the source and see the paper in a real room. I shared our simple EASY way we installed wallpaper with videos. We installed non-pasted and peel and stick wallpaper a lot! It get’s easier the more you do it. I would recommend starting with a straight, easy wall your first time!

*If you have textured walls it is advised to not use wallpaper- because it won’t adhere. I would order a sample and try it. I have heard from some readers that it has worked for them!

How to Measure for Wallpaper

This online calculator is very helpful, you can find HERE. Most online calculators don’t factor in the pattern repeat (that one does). Be aware that sometimes when you order wallpaper it could only come in a double roll. So if you are doing a small section you might not want to do a wallpaper that only comes in a double roll. If you have a lot of weird angles and cut outs it might be worth it hire someone to hang the wallpaper, and a lot of times if they are going to hang it they will come measure the space for you.

How to Install Wallpaper

These are the steps we followed to in stall non-pasted wallpaper. We are not professionals but we did it! And it stayed up. Yes, there are many things we could change or do differently. But this worked for us and I know you can do it too! When you apply Temporary Wallpaper you use a lot of the same techniques, minus the wallpaper paste!

Lay out your wallpaper in a large open space. Measure your wall PLUS add some extra inches to cover for mistakes. We added about 5″ to each cut.
Apply wallpaper paste with a roller to the back of your wallpaper. *After you could “book it” meaning fold the wallpaper with the past inside like a sandwich with peanut butter in the middle. We did not do this- we were right by the room and just found it quicker to go straight to the wall.

Apply wallpaper paste to the WALL with a roller before putting up your paper (I didn’t get a picture of this). Make sure that very first piece of wallpaper piece you put on the wall is straight (if there is a pattern)- use a level for this.

Make sure to match up your wallpaper patterns BEFORE you make your cut and also when applying the wallpaper to the wall. (It really helps to have a teammate when applying wallpaper).

Use a plastic smoothing tool to smooth the bubbles out as you go- start at the top and work your way down. We also smooth the wallpaper with a rag.

Get the excess glue out and wipe away with a rag.

Best tip I have is to have extra on the top and bottom BEFORE you make your cut. This will also make it easier to get the first spot straight.

Cut off the excesses wallpaper AS YOU GO- do not save it all for the end. Use your smoother tool as a guard and cut with a razor.

Love how the wallpaper turned out in this nursery for our nephew!

Wallpaper Sources-

Abnormals Anonymous

Apply with Wallpaper Paste- Funky Fun Patterns and animal patterns

As seen on my blog HERE…

Aimee Wilder

Apply with wallpaper Paste- Funky fun patterns- a lot of youth options

As seen on my son’s nursery HERE…

Chasing Paper– (Temporary Wallpaper)

I have used this temporary wallpaper several times. It is a thick nice wallpaper. Does not damage the wall after removing. Since it is thick I noticed that in the corners mine fell down a little bit in the summer when it was hot. We easily just pressed it back on. Make sure to really smooth it down with a tool.

As seen in my girls bedroom HERE…

Rocky Mountain Decals

Temporary Wallpaper- Applied like a sticker – Easy to apply- Thin Wallpaper but very sturdy

I have not used this wallpaper…yet but I love a lot of their styles

Hygge & West

Apply with Wallpaper Paste- Fun popular patterns

As seen in our family room HERE…

Serena & Lily

Apply with Wallpaper Paste- Classic Patterns and Grasscloths

As seen on my blog HERE…

Tempaper Designs

Temporary Wallpaper- Applied like a sticker – Easy to apply- Thin Wallpaper but very sturdy

As seen behind our piano HERE…

and seen in our girls bedroom HERE…

Milton and King

Apply with Wallpaper Paste- Natural Looking Textiles- Bold Patterns

As seen our bedroom ceiling HERE…

and I added the same faux wood wallpaper behind my bookcase shelves

Devine Wallpaper From Target

Temporary Wallpaper- Applied like a sticker – Easy to apply- Thin Wallpaper but very sturdy

Brick Temporary Wallpaper seen on my blog HERE…