Yes, you can use wallpaper in a humid, splatter-heavy area, such as a kitchen. You can tuck it under glass or you can choose a product that's vinyl and/or durable and easy to wipe. So many choices! And the results are ravishing. Get flipping already and prepare to be impressed.
Kitchens
15 Wallpaper Backsplashes That'll Transform Your Kitchen
March 7, 2020
Yes, you can use wallpaper in a humid, splatter-heavy area, such as a kitchen. You can tuck it under glass or you can choose a product that's vinyl and/or durable and easy to wipe. So many choices! And the results are ravishing. Get flipping already and prepare to be impressed.
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Dine and Dash
1/15Dine and Dash
1/15Photo Credit: Anita YokotaSource: anitayokota.com
Imagine this white kitchen without those fetching flecks of blue. Nice, but not nice-nice. Designer Anita Yokota completed <a href="https://anitayokota.com/diy-backsplash-wallpaper/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">this project</a> in two hours, using Rebecca Atwood's <a href="https://rebeccaatwood.com/products/double-dash-wallpaper-in-rain" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Double Dash wallpaper</a>. Lining up the dashes is key, so Anita recommends having a friend to help out. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/bold-print-wallpaper-ideas-1923882/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">20 Bold Print Wallpaper Ideas That Will Transform Your Space</a>Kitchens15 Wallpaper Backsplashes That'll Transform Your KitchenDine and Dash
PHOTO 1 of 15READ LESS -Imagine this white kitchen without those fetching flecks of blue. Nice, but not nice-nice. Designer Anita Yokota completed <a href="https://anitayokota.com/diy-backsplash-wallpaper/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">this project</a> in two hours, using Rebecca Atwood's <a href="https://rebeccaatwood.com/products/double-dash-wallpaper-in-rain" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Double Dash wallpaper</a>. Lining up the dashes is key, so Anita recommends having a friend to help out. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/bold-print-wallpaper-ideas-1923882/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">20 Bold Print Wallpaper Ideas That Will Transform Your Space</a>Photo Credit: Anita YokotaSource: anitayokota.com
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Here's a Close-Up
2/15Here's a Close-Up
2/15Photo Credit: Anita Yokota Source: anitayokota.com
Here's a close up of Anita's backsplash. She put the wallpaper under Plexiglas "because it is easy to clean and will not crack like glass," she says.Kitchens15 Wallpaper Backsplashes That'll Transform Your KitchenHere's a Close-Up
PHOTO 2 of 15READ LESS -Here's a close up of Anita's backsplash. She put the wallpaper under Plexiglas "because it is easy to clean and will not crack like glass," she says.Photo Credit: Anita Yokota Source: anitayokota.com
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Sea Scene
3/15Sea Scene
3/15Photo Credit: Behang FabriekSource: www.behangfabriek.com
Valesca van Waveren creates watercolour paintings and drawings. Here's <a href="https://www.behangfabriek.com/c-3061727/kitchenwalls/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">her colourful ocean scene </a>for Kitchen Walls showcasing seahorses, coral, lobster and fish. So pretty! Take that, tile! And the paper is specifically for <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/25-kitchen-backsplash-ideas-for-your-next-reno-1050210/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">kitchen backsplashes</a>, so it's heat-resistant and waterproof.Kitchens15 Wallpaper Backsplashes That'll Transform Your KitchenSea Scene
PHOTO 3 of 15READ LESS -Valesca van Waveren creates watercolour paintings and drawings. Here's <a href="https://www.behangfabriek.com/c-3061727/kitchenwalls/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">her colourful ocean scene </a>for Kitchen Walls showcasing seahorses, coral, lobster and fish. So pretty! Take that, tile! And the paper is specifically for <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/25-kitchen-backsplash-ideas-for-your-next-reno-1050210/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">kitchen backsplashes</a>, so it's heat-resistant and waterproof.Photo Credit: Behang FabriekSource: www.behangfabriek.com
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Artful Composition
4/15Artful Composition
4/15Photo Credit: Behang FabriekSource: www.behangfabriek.com
Backsplashes can function like art in a kitchen. Keep everything neutral and go wild on the backsplash, like in <a href="https://www.behangfabriek.com/nl_NL/a-53974947/collectie/design-collection-pb007/#description" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">this painterly scene</a> made up of dusky purples, blues and greens that won't get ruined in the kitchen because it's waterproof.Kitchens15 Wallpaper Backsplashes That'll Transform Your KitchenArtful Composition
PHOTO 4 of 15READ LESS -Backsplashes can function like art in a kitchen. Keep everything neutral and go wild on the backsplash, like in <a href="https://www.behangfabriek.com/nl_NL/a-53974947/collectie/design-collection-pb007/#description" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">this painterly scene</a> made up of dusky purples, blues and greens that won't get ruined in the kitchen because it's waterproof.Photo Credit: Behang FabriekSource: www.behangfabriek.com
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How Square
5/15How Square
5/15Photo Credit: Kitchen Walls
Renting? Then you need this checkerboard perfection in your life. Made of PVC, this wallpaper by <a href="https://www.behangfabriek.com/c-3061727/kitchenwalls/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kitchen Walls</a> comes with its own glue and is reusable.Kitchens15 Wallpaper Backsplashes That'll Transform Your KitchenHow Square
PHOTO 5 of 15READ LESS -Renting? Then you need this checkerboard perfection in your life. Made of PVC, this wallpaper by <a href="https://www.behangfabriek.com/c-3061727/kitchenwalls/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kitchen Walls</a> comes with its own glue and is reusable.Photo Credit: Kitchen Walls
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Tile Style
6/15Tile Style
6/15Photo Credit: Kitchen Walls
Portugal is famous for its eye-catching tiled buildings or "azulejos" as they're known in Portuguese. Get the look with beautifully accurate large-scale wallpaper by <a href="https://www.behangfabriek.com/c-3061727/kitchenwalls/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kitchen Walls</a>. No grouting required.Kitchens15 Wallpaper Backsplashes That'll Transform Your KitchenTile Style
PHOTO 6 of 15READ LESS -Portugal is famous for its eye-catching tiled buildings or "azulejos" as they're known in Portuguese. Get the look with beautifully accurate large-scale wallpaper by <a href="https://www.behangfabriek.com/c-3061727/kitchenwalls/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kitchen Walls</a>. No grouting required.Photo Credit: Kitchen Walls
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Elegant in Emerald
7/15Elegant in Emerald
7/15Photo Credit: Annika Reed StudioSource: annikareed.com
Sultry and dramatic, this statement backsplash <a href="https://annikareed.com/collections/wallpaper/products/chattering-of-choughs-arsenic?variant=18820320788547" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chattering of Choughs - Arsenic Green </a>(how's that for a name?) from Annika Reed Studio is so luxurious that it looks like rich velvet. Annika's wallpapers are wipeable or for added safety, can be tucked under Plexiglas.Kitchens15 Wallpaper Backsplashes That'll Transform Your KitchenElegant in Emerald
PHOTO 7 of 15READ LESS -Sultry and dramatic, this statement backsplash <a href="https://annikareed.com/collections/wallpaper/products/chattering-of-choughs-arsenic?variant=18820320788547" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chattering of Choughs - Arsenic Green </a>(how's that for a name?) from Annika Reed Studio is so luxurious that it looks like rich velvet. Annika's wallpapers are wipeable or for added safety, can be tucked under Plexiglas.Photo Credit: Annika Reed StudioSource: annikareed.com
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Switch Up
8/15Switch Up
8/15Photo Credit: Pillar Box BlueSource: www.pillarboxblue.com
The creative mind behind <a href="https://www.pillarboxblue.com/diy-splashback-using-wallpaper/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">this DIY project</a> placed a patch of Dragonfly Wallpaper by Harlequin under glass, using screws to mount it to the wall. The wallpaper can be switched out at whim. So smart! <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/8-unexpected-wallpaper-ideas-that-dont-involve-walls-1903188/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">8 Unexpected Wallpaper Ideas That Don't Involve Walls</a>Kitchens15 Wallpaper Backsplashes That'll Transform Your KitchenSwitch Up
PHOTO 8 of 15READ LESS -The creative mind behind <a href="https://www.pillarboxblue.com/diy-splashback-using-wallpaper/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">this DIY project</a> placed a patch of Dragonfly Wallpaper by Harlequin under glass, using screws to mount it to the wall. The wallpaper can be switched out at whim. So smart! <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/8-unexpected-wallpaper-ideas-that-dont-involve-walls-1903188/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">8 Unexpected Wallpaper Ideas That Don't Involve Walls</a>Photo Credit: Pillar Box BlueSource: www.pillarboxblue.com
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Take Flight
9/15Take Flight
9/15Photo Credit: Little GreeneSource: www.littlegreene.eu
A flock of birds on branches is lovely in this traditional kitchen — OK, so it's technically above the splatter zone, but it's close enough and pretty enough to be considered as a backsplash. Shelving is a nice way to preserve the paper.Kitchens15 Wallpaper Backsplashes That'll Transform Your KitchenTake Flight
PHOTO 9 of 15READ LESS -A flock of birds on branches is lovely in this traditional kitchen — OK, so it's technically above the splatter zone, but it's close enough and pretty enough to be considered as a backsplash. Shelving is a nice way to preserve the paper.Photo Credit: Little GreeneSource: www.littlegreene.eu
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Like the Real Thing
10/15Like the Real Thing
10/15Photo Credit: Milton & KingSource: www.miltonandking.com
With its intriguing veining, marble is a timeless backsplash material. Get the look for much less with wallpaper. We recommend spending on <a href="https://www.miltonandking.com/product/marble-wallpaper/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">a luxury paper</a> that won't look like it belongs lining the inside of drawers. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/backsplash-tile-cabinetry-top-kitchen-trends-2020-1931289/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Backsplash, Tile, Cabinetry: The 15 Top Kitchen Trends for 2020</a>Kitchens15 Wallpaper Backsplashes That'll Transform Your KitchenLike the Real Thing
PHOTO 10 of 15READ LESS -With its intriguing veining, marble is a timeless backsplash material. Get the look for much less with wallpaper. We recommend spending on <a href="https://www.miltonandking.com/product/marble-wallpaper/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">a luxury paper</a> that won't look like it belongs lining the inside of drawers. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/backsplash-tile-cabinetry-top-kitchen-trends-2020-1931289/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Backsplash, Tile, Cabinetry: The 15 Top Kitchen Trends for 2020</a>Photo Credit: Milton & KingSource: www.miltonandking.com
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Graphic Punch
11/15Graphic Punch
11/15Photo Credit: Chasing Paper Source: www.chasingpaper.com
Simple to hang and easy to remove, this <a href="https://www.chasingpaper.com/products/farmhouse-tile" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Farmhouse Tile</a> from Chasing Paper is terrific if you just can't be bothered to tile, you're renting or you simply like to switch up your decor often.Kitchens15 Wallpaper Backsplashes That'll Transform Your KitchenGraphic Punch
PHOTO 11 of 15READ LESS -Simple to hang and easy to remove, this <a href="https://www.chasingpaper.com/products/farmhouse-tile" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Farmhouse Tile</a> from Chasing Paper is terrific if you just can't be bothered to tile, you're renting or you simply like to switch up your decor often.Photo Credit: Chasing Paper Source: www.chasingpaper.com
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Sleek Cheat
12/15Sleek Cheat
12/15Photo Credit: Chasing PaperSource: www.chasingpaper.com
Oh, Carrera marble you make the heart go pitter-patter, especially when you're not priced like real stone. <a href="https://www.chasingpaper.com/products/carrera-marble?_pos=1&_sid=852ef2356&_ss=r" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">This gorgeous replica</a> from Chasing Paper elevates a simple, streamlined kitchen.Kitchens15 Wallpaper Backsplashes That'll Transform Your KitchenSleek Cheat
PHOTO 12 of 15READ LESS -Oh, Carrera marble you make the heart go pitter-patter, especially when you're not priced like real stone. <a href="https://www.chasingpaper.com/products/carrera-marble?_pos=1&_sid=852ef2356&_ss=r" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">This gorgeous replica</a> from Chasing Paper elevates a simple, streamlined kitchen.Photo Credit: Chasing PaperSource: www.chasingpaper.com
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Slick in Brick
13/15Slick in Brick
13/15Photo Credit: Rebel WallsSource: rebelwalls.com
This trompe l'oeil brick backsplash works well in an industrial loft — the textured brick adds depth and provenance. Aptly named <a href="https://rebelwalls.com/wall-murals/categories/surfaces/bricks-and-tiles/urban-emerald" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Urban Emerald</a>, the green is much more interesting than classic red.Kitchens15 Wallpaper Backsplashes That'll Transform Your KitchenSlick in Brick
PHOTO 13 of 15READ LESS -This trompe l'oeil brick backsplash works well in an industrial loft — the textured brick adds depth and provenance. Aptly named <a href="https://rebelwalls.com/wall-murals/categories/surfaces/bricks-and-tiles/urban-emerald" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Urban Emerald</a>, the green is much more interesting than classic red.Photo Credit: Rebel WallsSource: rebelwalls.com
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Spring Has Sprung
14/15Spring Has Sprung
14/15Photo Credit: Sandberg WallpaperSource: sandbergwallpaper.com
A botanical print is suitably paired with shaker cabinetry. Here's <a href="https://sandbergwallpaper.com/wallpapers/patterns/flower-wallpaper/juniflora-multi/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">another fun flower print </a>from Sandberg that we're crushing on. You can't get this vibe from tile.Kitchens15 Wallpaper Backsplashes That'll Transform Your KitchenSpring Has Sprung
PHOTO 14 of 15READ LESS -A botanical print is suitably paired with shaker cabinetry. Here's <a href="https://sandbergwallpaper.com/wallpapers/patterns/flower-wallpaper/juniflora-multi/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">another fun flower print </a>from Sandberg that we're crushing on. You can't get this vibe from tile.Photo Credit: Sandberg WallpaperSource: sandbergwallpaper.com
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Lemon Yellow
15/15Lemon Yellow
15/15Photo Credit: Cole & SonSource: www.cole-and-son.com
<a href="https://www.cole-and-son.com/en/collection-new-contemporary/wallpaper-66/7046/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cole & Son's Cow Parsley wallpaper pattern</a> is a sunny alternative to regular tile, offering a bright focal point in the white kitchen. And the wallpaper will never get dirty because it's safely ensconced behind glass. It's win-win.Kitchens15 Wallpaper Backsplashes That'll Transform Your KitchenLemon Yellow
PHOTO 15 of 15READ LESS -<a href="https://www.cole-and-son.com/en/collection-new-contemporary/wallpaper-66/7046/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cole & Son's Cow Parsley wallpaper pattern</a> is a sunny alternative to regular tile, offering a bright focal point in the white kitchen. And the wallpaper will never get dirty because it's safely ensconced behind glass. It's win-win.Photo Credit: Cole & SonSource: www.cole-and-son.com
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