Styling Your Room With Wallpaper

“…the entire room design is inspired by this Palm Springs wallpaper from Milton & King. Its a retro wallpaper without looking dated and the modern color palette makes such a statement in this little room.” – Rebecca Plumb

Rebecca took the colours in the Palm Springs wallpaper as inspiration for the wainscoting in her bathroom, matching the hues of the hand-drawn trees and cacti in the wallpaper. The result was a beautifully cohesive space. Rather than simply adding wallpaper to an already finished room, she let it guide her choices. Notice how smaller touches, like the incense holder, candle, and fresh flowers, all work with the coral tones in the wallpaper. Colour coordination really helps when styling your room with wallpaper.

“Let’s start with the inspiration for the room. Can you guess it? Yep, it’s the beautiful Milton and King Cranes wallpaper. I immediately fell in love with the exotic Japanese inspired motif of the cranes – the bird of happiness and good fortune in Japanese culture.” – Veronica Solomon

Here’s another example of wallpaper being the starting point for a room’s design. The wallpaper isn’t an afterthought; it’s the centrepiece. The black, white, and gold colours set the mood for the entire laundry room. Veronica brings in gold through frames, door handles, and a stunning snake-framed mirror. The black details connect with the black-and-white floor pattern and marble countertops, while white serves as the primary colour for cabinets, walls, and doors.

“After the wallpaper, I selected the bed. I had a tight height restriction- 50″ is the tallest I could go to fit under the slanted wall. I found this mint, velvet tufted queen bed on Overstock and I fell in love! It fits perfectly and the mint coordinates nicely with the wallpaper.” – Ashley Wilson

Ashley, a décor enthusiast, chose the Birds of Paradise wallpaper design for a bedroom refresh. As she describes, the wallpaper’s colours influenced her choice of the bed frame and headboard in a complementary mint green. The pink flowers in the wallpaper align perfectly with pink throw pillows, while the golden leaves echo the lamp and bedside table’s gold details. In this case, the wallpaper wasn’t the very first choice but was essential in pulling the look together.

“The wallpaper is a whimsical departure for me, but I still found myself drawn to it. This paper is called ‘ Woodland Birds‘ by Milton & King, and it really adds a ton of personality to the space!” – Ursula Carmona

For Ursula, the wallpaper brought life into a mostly plain room. The space was mainly white with some gold accents, so almost any wallpaper with white and gold would have worked. The Woodland Birds design not only ties in with the gold touches but also makes them stand out. There’s no clash – just a design Ursula loved that fit the space beautifully.

“One of the biggest ways I plan to incorporate color is to use the Kitty Mccall Hockney wallpaper by Milton and King on the ceiling! I’m so excited to try this out!” – Stephanie Watkins

In Stephanie’s basement makeover, you won’t find a single set colour scheme – that’s the idea! Her vision was all about bright, wild style. The wallpaper she chose brought together the multicoloured rug and the many colourful items on the shelves, creating a lively, cohesive vibe.

“I fell in love with this Milton & King Fantails Wallpaper and that really got the ball rolling. I got the goosebumps when I saw this pattern in this color way and used it as the jumping off point for the whole bedroom.” – Rachel Moriarty

Rachel, an interior designer, wanted a bold feature wall and a dramatic ceiling colour in her bedroom. But instead of painting the ceiling and adding other elements first, she started with the wallpaper and based the room’s design around it. You’ll notice that even the wall art and bed frame match shades of purple and maroon. Although the room is full of patterns and colours, the bold theme unifies everything.

The Takeaway

Wallpaper can indeed be transformative. If your room is already decorated, wallpaper can be the final touch that brings it all together. But to get the best result, it’s essential to consider every aspect – flooring, furniture, accents, and other patterns will all impact how the wallpaper looks. To avoid disappointment, plan carefully. Coordinate your colours and think about the look you want to achieve. While you can style the room yourself, hiring an interior designer may help you realise your vision more effectively. After all, it’s your space to enjoy, so make it worth it.