How to Decorate a Bedroom with Wallpaper

Wallpaper has evolved from being difficult and overwhelming to offering fun ways to jazz up a room. In a bedroom, there are a number of ways to incorporate wallpaper as a decorative element--even if it isn't covering all four walls. Get creative and decorate a bedroom with wallpaper.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Limit patterns. The trouble with some wallpapered rooms is that they go overboard, plastering repetitive or unattractive patterns across a room, almost enveloping it. If opting for a pattern, limit it. Don't go floor to ceiling on all four walls with a busy pattern. Limit the pattern paper to halfway up the wall, and contrast with a solid, or, apply the patterned print to only one wall, creating an accent wall.

2. Use wallpaper for a popular faux paint effect in your bedroom--such as the look of Venetian plaster, suede, and other rich textures. Wallpaper companies are now creating wallpaper that actually looks like these popular faux finishes. You get an even, streamlined look, without having to be a skillful artist with a paintbrush.

3. Get off the wall. Find a fun wallpaper sample or remnant that really accents your room, and frame it. That's right, no photo, painting or poster needed; simply frame the printed wallpaper to add interest to a room. Maybe choose three complementary patterns and frame them to hang side by side.

4. Create a headboard and frame it in a wallpaper border. Simply apply the wallpaper to the wall around the edges where the actual headboard touches the wall. Use a solid, contrasting colored border, or even a print pattern.

5. Apply a wallpaper mural to just one wall. Great for kids' rooms, family and game rooms, and other rooms needing a fun touch. Murals feature colorful, interesting designs, and are easy to apply.