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Contemporary Wallpaper Ideas

By: Caren Baginski

Wake up your bare walls with these 10 fresh, contemporary wallpaper designs. Although removal is a (nearly) hassle-free experience, these wallpapers are so stylish you'll never want to take them down.

contemporary wallpaper with a traditional pattern

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Wallpaper With a History

A fresh color paired with a very traditional pattern means up-to-date, contemporary wallpaper. Design by Thibaut, the oldest continuously operating wallpaper firm in the United States.

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Clever Wallpaper

This dusty green and bronze wallpaper in a simple pattern is ideal for a large space. The rolls resist fading and come in a variety of bold, graphic patterns — some more subtle than others.

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Photo: Nama Rococo

Pampered Wallpaper

Use this handprinted design as either a wallpaper or, in smaller quantities, framed as wall art. Design by Karen Combs of Nama Rococo.

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Eco-Friendly Wall Decor

Add some texture to your walls with one of the seven colors of this woven jute wall coverings. Design by twenty2.

Contemporary Wallpaper Ideas

Wallpaper With a History

Clever Wallpaper

Pampered Wallpaper

Eco-Friendly Wall Decor

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