While a coat of paint can certainly transform a room, wallpaper and wallcoverings can do even more, especially for those willing to step outside the box. Whether it’s used in a space as small as a powder room or as large as a dining room, wallpaper adds personality, movement, and striking visual interest to interiors. From bold florals to flying birds, these home projects pack personality and style in part because of their creative wallpaper applications.
Past and Present
Chelsie Lopez
Inside this 1928 Tudor Revival residence in St. Paul’s historic Macalester-Groveland neighborhood, the home’s existing charm set the tone for the remodel by Twin Cities-based Moonstone Design + Build. One of the project’s greatest achievements was in the dining room, where the team sourced and reinstalled the same wallpaper pattern that originally adorned the space—an eye-catching detail that had badly deteriorated over time. The refreshed walls add a sense of continuity and authenticity while reinforcing the bold personality of the space. Alongside a restored chandelier and preserved built-ins, the dining space honors the home’s roots while making room for contemporary living.
Into the Wild
Bethany Brine
In the remodel of this historic home in South Minneapolis, the sunroom was transformed into a vibrant mudroom and powder room by the city’s Joy Architecture + Design. The powder room’s creative wallpaper, alive with illustrations of animals and botanicals, injects personality and energy into the compact space, and the eye-catching blue sink creates a moment that feels truly special. This bold strategy permeates throughout the house, where every color and pattern was selected to honor the client’s love of vibrant palettes and playful design.
Colorful Cottage Living
LandMark Photography
Inside this northern East Coast-inspired cottage on the shores of Minnetonka Beach, visitors are greeted with a welcoming, bright foyer from Minneapolis’ Jim Kuiken Design and Plymouth’s Pillar Homes. Personalized details like the blue-etched glass-paned door, green floral wall covering, custom three-sided bench, and herringbone white oak flooring create a cozy, character-rich entry that sets the tone for the entire home’s design.
Fruity Fun
Round Three Photography
The tangerine-dream wallpaper in this room from St. Paul’s Kell Architects punctuates the stunning transformation of the space from an unconditioned back entrance to a functional food pantry. With birch butcher block tops, painted “antique jade” cabinets, and new floor tile, the pantry is now a delightful place to prep food, drink coffee, or take a beat.
Playful Powder Room
Chelsie Lopez
A custom lakeside home in Deephaven designed by Wayzata’s Chirigos Designs and built by Excelsior’s Mark D. Williams Custom Homes features a powder bath that boasts function and flair. Designed to double as a pool bath while maintaining privacy for guests, the space shines with a bold abstract floral wallpaper and a custom, soft pink vanity. A vintage mirror adds warmth, while jewel-like knobs and a chic light fixture bring a bit of sparkle.
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