How to Bring the Wild into Your Home with Stunning Animal Wallpaper!
Although I love the look of wallpaper, I don’t possess the necessary patience to hang it. But since I’m not going to pay someone else to do it, I struggle through the process, mumbling under my breath the entire time. My philosophy is that wallpaper hanging is like riding a bike – once you learn, you never forget and I hung my first paper 30 years ago. Today I’m sharing a collection of fun, animal wallpaper designs that add so much personality in any room.
This first bunny pattern is the same paper that’s in my dining room, except mine is a different color. I also happen to have that same fox wall art in my bathroom. Needless to say, I love this little moody corner in a hallway.
This transitional dining room features birds in a tropical design. The rattan chairs echo that tropic vibe, along with the Capiz shell pendant light (which I love and almost chose for my dining room).
A vivid blue entryway and staircase features the popular peacock design from Rifle Paper Co. The rabbit paper shown in the first photo (called Fable) is from the same company. The consultant at the paint and paper store told me it’s their most checked-out wallpaper book. I love most of their prints – you’ve probably seen them on Pinterest or on other decorating blogs.
Birds pair with deer in this striped animal wallpaper. A coordinating fabric is used for window treatments. I used to sew all my own curtains. I’m thinking about taking that up again. Curtains are way easier to sew than clothes and I like the custom look they create.
Woodland animals decorate the walls of a boys bedroom. The dark background would make you feel like it’s nighttime in your room. I love this paper with its colorful emphasis on the animals.
Photo by Heidi Caillier Design
How about turtles in the bathroom? If you’re afraid to go bold with wallpaper, a small room is a great place to take the plunge. Everything works together in this blue and white beach style bathroom.
Butterflies make their appearance in a charming laundry room. I have to admit, it can be a bit daunting choosing a wallpaper pattern. There are SO many options! I go to our local paint store that carries a library of wallpaper books that you can check out. I limit myself to looking at just a few, otherwise it could take months to decide.
I’ve seen this whimsical fish paper and have always loved it. Not sure I’d put it in my own home, but if I lived near the ocean, it would be a top contender.
Here’s the Fable paper in the mineral color I chose for my dining room, but shown in a bedroom. I ordered the traditional wallpaper that you have to paste. It’s what I’m used to working with and my dad left me all his wallpaper tools, so why not?
Here are some more animal wallpaper options for any room in the house:
I love that wallpaper is making a comeback, and really like using it in small areas such as behind the bar area. Can’t wait to see your rabbit wallpaper, have saved it on my powder room pinterest board as that is the “rabbit” room here.
That wallpaper will look pretty on your wall. I love the new wallpaper designs they have now. You are really busy making changes in your home, can’t wait to see it all.
I do like wallpaper and have used it in days goneby. I really liked the Fox and Hare paper.
Lovely post. Where can I purchase the bird and deer striped wallpaper noand coordinating fabric? I saw no credits for this in the article other than photographer. Many thanks!
I love the wolf with the rabbits, sink with turtles, rabbits sub for sheep in the bed room. Very clever and unique.
I LOVE wallpaper! I’m considering the fish wallpaper with an aqua background for a powder room. Just have to get the courage to do it!
Well, I pulled the trigger on wallpaper for our remodeled MBR bathroom! And I’m like you, I prefer to use a more traditional wallpaper, although I do use prepasted and have found that to be quite adequate. Now to strip the old paper and prep the walls. I have a feeling that they were not prepped before and it will be a JOB taking the old paper down. Thanks for the fun papers shown today! Oh, and Happy Valentines Day!