8 Best Removable Wallpapers for 2023 — Peel

Oct 04, 2023

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Peel and stick your way to a room refresh without wrecking the walls.

Slapping a fresh coat of paint on the walls is a surefire way to easily upgrade a lackluster room. Opting for an eye-catching color takes you a step further. But if you truly want transformation of the gobsmacking sort, wallpaper is the way to go. If done correctly, your friends will ooh and aah, thinking you hired an interior designer.

Luckily, you don't need a professional to achieve a standout look if you use peel-and-stick wallpaper. Whether you’re renovating your bathroom or sprucing up your home office, this removable wallpaper can give your space the facelift it needs without upsetting your landlord. Read on for our top picks and advice to consider before you shop.

There are two kinds of temporary wallpaper: peel-and-stick, which is what we cover here, and wallpaper with a water-activated adhesive backing. Most peel-and-stick wallpaper doesn't work on textured walls and can even ruin walls with matte paint, so be sure to check the label before you buy.

Peel-and-stick wallpaper typically comes in panels and rolls, with the latter typically being more economical. Some brands also make double rolls, which will cover a larger area. In order to make your DIY job look like it was done by a pro, there are a few things you'll want to think about when it comes to picking a pattern. Wallpaper with an intricate pattern or small design repeat will be tougher to install, because lining up seams can be a challenge.

In terms of material, most peel-and-stick wallpaper is vinyl, although some higher-end options are made of woven fabric. Finally, always order more than you need in case you make a mistake or discover that some of the wallpaper you've purchased is from a different dye lot and doesn't perfectly match your other rolls.

We found peel-and-stick wallpaper that customers love because of their ease of use, unique designs, and as-promised removability when it's time to change your look. We identified top brands for temporary wallpaper, including Chasing Paper, Spoonflower, Rifle Paper Co., and Tempaper, in a range of popular styles. We also chose options across multiple price points, from affordable and stylish to luxurious and expensive.

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This eye-catching blue-and-white geometric pattern is crisp and modern, with a classic, timeless look. It's from NuWallpaper, a company that's your best bet if you're looking for attractive, budget-friendly removable wallpaper.

The brand has more than 200 wallpaper patterns, including vibrant botanicals, graphic prints, and nature-themed designs. Their paper is a great option for first-time DIYers or anyone with a lot of wall space to cover on a budget. Also, all of NuWallpaper's wallpaper is VOC-, phthalate-, and formaldehyde-free.

RoomMates's name has become synonymous with stylish, reasonably priced peel-and-stick wallpaper. In terms of price point, it's more or less on par with NuWallpaper, but its 300-print selection is larger and a tad more sophisticated. Plus, it's easy to see all the color options for one print on the website.

This gorgeous print is a showstopper, sure to make fans of maximalist design swoon. It would look great in any room, but we think it would work especially well in a powder room or home office.

The delightful blooms covering this peel-and-stick wallpaper are perfect for any bedroom or hallway. It comes from Tempaper, which pioneered the peel-and-stick wallpaper craze and has been an industry standard and go-to for designers since 2006.

The brand has an excellent selection of elegant and on-trend prints, including botanicals, abstract landscapes in soft colors, and bold geometric designs.

Shopping the company's website is a dream, with multiple colors of the same pattern carefully grouped together, plus an accompanying lifestyle shot next to every thumbnail. The brand's wallpaper is sold in both single and double rolls, and samples are available.

Turn to Anthropologie for removable wallpaper that's as whimsical and eclectic as its clothing. All of the prints look bespoke, and most have a price tag to match. Still, the collection of about 80 on-trend peel-and-stick options is well worth checking out—particularly the botanical and nature-themed prints.

Expect to find cool geometric designs and graphics prints, plus lots of pastel chinoiserie and elegant Art Deco designs that would be right at home in a 1920s boudoir. High-end brands Rifle Paper Co. and House of Hackney also sell their wallpaper through the popular retailer.

This Orange Grove paper is an updated take on "fruit" wallpaper designs, popular in Victorian England, and comes in three color options.

Good luck finding your way out of the black hole you fall into scrolling through Spoonflower's huge selection fantastic peel-and-stick wallpaper. Everything is made-to-order from independent designers and it's really the best choice if you want to look through tons of samples to figure out what you like. Plus, their peel-and-stick wallpaper comes in a wide range of prices and the site is easy to navigate with lots of helpful filters.

This elegant wallpaper is based on an antique print from British textile designer William Morris and, like all the brand's papers, it's formaldehyde-, phthalate-, and PVC-free.

If you have the budget, it's tough to do better than Chasing Paper's removable wallpaper. For starters, it's made from textured poly-woven fabric, printed with eco-friendly ink, and matte-finished. There's a charming collection of patterns, from abstract to botanical to graphic, plus several adorable options for kids’ rooms. However, we think the novelty prints deserve the loudest shout-out.

We adore this NYC matchbook design from Danielle Kroll, and there's also a fab jean jacket print by well-known interior designer Max Humphrey. Another fun one is the collection of hand-drawn rendering of major cities' streetscapes.

All patterns are fade- and stain-resistant and are printed on-demand, so there are no returns, but you can exchange within 14 days, and there are samples available.

Rifle Paper Co. is the brainchild of husband and wife team Nathan and Anna Bond. Founded in 2009, it took off after Anna started designing wedding invitations for a friends. These days, Rifle Paper Co. carries everything from sleepwear to home décor, all bearing Anna's hand-painted designs.

The line of peel-and-stick wallpaper isn't huge, but the botanical prints are simply stunning and a standout in the industry, like this darling juniper forest print.

It's always nice to have options, but having too many can be immobilizing when it comes to making design decisions. It's easy to become overwhelmed, which leads to crankiness, arguing with your partner, and intense hunger all at once.

If this sounds familiar and you're in the market for peel-and-stick wallpaper, West Elm is your answer. Its collection includes a curated selection of about 50 attractive prints, like this to-die-for modern Art Deco option that mixes amber and rust tones.

Rachel Klein is a Senior Commerce Editor for Popular Mechanics, where she writes about everything from garden hose reels and patio furniture to mesh wifi systems and robot vacuums. She started her career as a daily newspaper reporter and was a travel editor for more than a decade before she started testing and reviewing luggage, noise-cancelling headphones, and other travel-related products. Fast-forward another five years and her area of expertise includes home decor, appliances, tech, and outdoor adventure gear. In her spare time, you'll find her planning her next trip, reading historical fiction, and seeing as much art as she can squeeze into a weekend.

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