How to Hang Peel and Stick Wallpaper

Hi, friends! My colorful office is done and I couldn’t love it more than I do! It’s absolutely my favorite place to create and relax. And the main reason it brings me so much joy is the bright and happy wallpaper! I teamed up with Hygge and West to use their Bloom wallpaper in my office remodel and share my favorite peel and stick wallpaper tips and tricks!

Hygge and West Bloom Wallpaper

The entire project started when I found this GORGEOUS Bloom Wallpaper from my favorite wallpaper company, Hygge and West. If you are looking for high-quality wallpaper, you are going to love their patterns! I also love that they have their patterns and the colors are so beautiful! I love the pink and orange color combination in Bloom, Poppy variation. The combination of polka dot and florals, in a simple, playful style spoke to my color-loving heart.

My Favorite Hygge and West Bloom Wallpaper

There are so many beautiful patterns. I thought it would be fun to share a few of my favorites. But make sure to click over and see the whole range of wallpaper styles that Hygge and West offers! I also love that Hygge and West offers wallpaper in different types of wallpapers — traditional, pre-pasted and peel-and-stick.

Hygge and West Angelina Wallpaper

Aren’t the scallops on Hygge and West’s Angelina Wallpaper so beautiful! My friend Jennifer at Dimples and Tangles used this wallpaper in her bathroom and it brings so much color and a spin on traditional decor that I find so captivating.

Another idea I love is wallpapering the back of a book case or cabinet like @lucyinteriordesign did in this gorgeous kitchen!

Hygge and West Daydream Wallpaper

The hand drawn birds on Hygge and West’s Daydream paper feel so happy and full of hope. This wallpaper comes in 15 different color combinations and I feel like it would be beautiful in any room!

Here’s a beautiful example of the Daydream wallpaper in @pictureperfecthouse’s powder room. So gorgeous!

Peel and Stick Wallpaper Tips and Tricks

As I said before, peel and stick wallpaper is my favorite way to decorate a room! It gives INSTANT satisfaction and it’s perfect for renters too because the wallpaper can be taken off so easily with no. damage to your walls! I have been using it for a few years now and in that time I’ve discovered some tips that can save you a lot of time and effort!

Estimate How Much Wallpaper You Need

Hygge and West has a very handy Wallpaper Calculator on their site. It makes figuring out how many rolls of wallpaper you need a SNAP! Just enter your ceiling height and width of each wall and it will estimate the number of rolls needed!

Gather Your Wallpaper Tools

Wallpaper Tools

• Wallpaper
• Measuring tape
• Scissors
• Level & Straightedge ( I used a trowel to tuck the wallpaper against the wall)
• Pencil
• Craft knife with extra blades ( used a sharp box cutter)
• Smoothing tool ( you can use a credit card)
• Ladder
• It’s helpful to wear clothes with pockets or an apron to keep your tools handy while you are on the ladder.

Cut Wallpaper Panels to Length

Measure your wall and cut the wallpaper panels about 4 inches longer than the length of your wall. This makes the wallpaper strips much more manageable than trying to hang wallpaper panels that are much longer than the wall and can get tangled up at the bottom of the wall more easily – which you don’t want!

Position the First Length Straight

The first panel is the most crucial. I live in an 1891 home so none of my walls are plumb. You want the wallpaper to be plumb (straight and level), otherwise the pattern will not run straight across and it can start running up the wall at an angle which will not look good. There are more instructions on the Hygge and West installation page, so be sure to click over if this seems confusing. Each Hygge and West panel is 27 inches wide. You will subtract an inch so that each panel can overlap. Mark 26 inches over from the wall and draw a line that is plumb. This is the edge of the first panel. It’s ok if it overlaps onto the adjoining wall because you will trim that off at the edge to make it straight. The important thing is to get that first edge straight.

Lay the First Wallpaper Panel

Now you are going to attach the first wallpaper panel to the wall, lining up that drawn edge as you go. I peel back about 12 inches of the backing and fold it so the panel is as smooth and close to the wall as possible. Line up the top of the panel and smooth the first 12 inches. I take my hand and run it down the center of the panel and then smooth each side out once the center is attached, smoothing the paper at each side and downward. Don’t worry if you get small bubbles.

Once the first 12 inches is attached, I use the smoother or credit card to smooth the small bubbles out on each side of the panel. It is helpful to have 2 people for this project if possible. The second person can be at the bottom of the panels to make sure they are lining up with the drawn line. Keep working in 12 inch increments until the entire panel is attached to the wall and all of the air bubbles are smoothed out.

Attach All Panels

Once the first panel is done, continue laying the wallpaper as you did with the first panel. You will have an overlap where you line up the pattern. If it looks like the pattern is off, chances are that your panel is not plumb. But the great thing about peel and stick wallpaper is that you can peel if off the wall and start over to make sure the pattern lines up.

Trim Wallpaper Around Windows or Doorways

It may seem daunting to cut around windows or doorways. There is a trick to getting the wallpaper to look seamless around these objects. If you have a window, doorway or an outlet or switch, lay the panel as you would if there was no obstruction.

Once you get to the edge of the trim on a window or door, smooth the wallpaper against the trim very tightly using the flat edge of your straight edge or trowel. Tuck it tightly against the edge of the trim. Then take your craft knife and run it tightly against the trim to create a smooth cut that is as close as possible to the edge of the trim.

If you are cutting around an outlet or switch, I lay the panel over the outlet or switch. Then I poke a hole in the middle of the outlet or switch and use scissors to make an opening that runs right at the edge of the outlet or switch. You don’t want to cut too much wallpaper away because you want the outlet cover or switch over to lay over the edges of the hole so it looks neat and tidy. You can always cut more wallpaper away but if you cut too much you can ruin the whole panel.

Trim Excess Wallpaper

Once all of your wallpaper panels are lined up and hung, you will have some excess wallpaper at the top and bottom of each panel. You will use your straight edge to push the wallpaper tight against the wall and use your craft knife to cut the wallpaper at the edge of that angle. Use your smoothing tool or credit card to smooth the edge of the wallpaper so there are no bubbles, Push any bubbles toward the end of the panel.

My kitten, Pumpkin, also loves being creative in our new space too!

I also love how my new Hygge and West Poppy Bloom wallpaper matches my rainbow rug and pink office chair!

Try a Wallpaper Sample

If you’re not sure how a pattern will look in your room, no problem. Hygge and West offers wallpaper samples!

I’d like to give Hygge and West a big THANK YOU for partnering with me to make my colorful office my ultimate creative space. You will love the quality and beautiful wallpaper designs they create.

Which space in your home will you wallpaper first?

xoxo

Disclosure – #gifted. I received wallpaper in exchange for an honest review article and amplification. I only partner with companies I love. See my disclosure statement for more information.

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Removable Wallpaper Tips and Tricks

Removable wallpaper is my new favorite thing! I used it in our master bedroom last year for the first time. Since we moved into our new home I’ve used removable wallpaper in our front entry, on two walls in my office and I just wallpapered two walls in our back entry too! I love it!

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Tips to Make Installing Removable Wallpaper Easier

Over the past year I’ve learned from my mistakes and I am sharing what I’ve learned. Learn from my mistakes and you can transform a wall in our home in under an hour!

Tools to Install Removable Wallpaper

There are a few tools you can use to make installing removable wallpaper easier:

• Scissors
• An Xacto knife or Micro Blade (this is what I prefer because it’s gentler on your molding and ceiling)
• Smoothing Tool – you can use a credit card but the edges can be too sharp and might tear your wallpaper. This smoothing tool has rounded edges.
• Tape Measure

Where Do You Start When Installing Removable Wallpaper?

Here’s a link to the wallpaper I used for this project — Merriment Charcoal Wallpaper.

I always start at one corner of the room and work my way across the room. Line up the edge of your wallpaper at the top of the wall and lay it along the edge of the wall.

Steps to Install Removable Wallpaper

Here are detailed instructions on how to install the first panel. The first panel is the most time consuming because you need to get the first panel lined up against the wall to make sure the whole wall is straight.

Installing the First Panel

1. Measure the length of the wall and add 5 inches. Cut the wallpaper panel to that length.
2. Start at the top corner of the room. Line up the corner of the wallpaper to the corner of the wall.
3. Peel the wallpaper backing down about 5 inches and fold it flat against the back of the wallpaper panel.
4. Line up the edge of the corner and lay the panel against the edge of the wall.
5. Smooth the edge of the wallpaper against the wall and smooth the wallpaper, running your hand up toward the ceiling.
6. Smooth the wallpaper panel to the other edge by running your hand from the wall up diagonally to the other edge of the wallpaper at the top of the ceiling.
7. Tip — You might get some air bubbles. If you do, peel back the top of the wallpaper panel and smooth it by running your hand up the center of the wallpaper panel and smoothing both sides by running your hand one way to the side of the panel and doing the same thing on the other side of the panel.
8. Tip — The hardest part is getting the corner and sides of the panel lined up straight. Once you get the panel straight, the rest of the panels will line up and it won’t be as difficult.
9. Tip — Don’t be afraid to reposition the panel as many times as you need to in order to get the edge of the panel straight against the wall.
10. Tip — Don’t worry if the top of the panel isn’t lined up perfectly against the ceiling. If you have extra wallpaper at the ceiling you can trim it when you are done.
11. Once the top is lined up against the wall, continue peeling the backing off by rolling it down by pulling it straight down under the wallpaper.
12. Peel back about 2 feet of backing at a time. Run your hand down the middle of the panel and then smooth both sides by running your hand across each side, going downward toward the bottom of the exposed wallpaper.
13. Keep doing that until you reach the bottom of the wall.
14. Tip — Smooth everything down to make sure there aren’t any air bubbles. Most small air bubbles can be smoothed out by running your hand from the center of the panel to the sides. If there are air bubbles that are too big and you get folds, reposition the wallpaper until everything is smooth.

Installing More Panels

1. Once your first panel is installed, now you need to line up the pattern on the second and subsequent panels.
2. Line up the pattern with the rest of the roll of wallpaper. See how much wallpaper you need to trim to the ceiling and trim the wallpaper to that point PLUS add 3 more inches to be safe.
3. Then measure from that point down to the baseboard and cut the next panel.
4. Do the same thing at the top of the panel, peeling the back off about 2 feet down. Line up the print in the panel to the first roll. I line up the edge to the panel next to it and then smooth the wallpaper up to the edge of the top, diagonally. The most important part is lining up the print so you can’t see the seam.
5. Tip — You will need to slightly overlap the print so that there won’t be any gaps as you go down the wall.
6. Once you get the seams lined up, smooth the wallpaper going up to the ceiling. There will be wallpaper to trim at the top, that is ok.
7. Keep peeling the wallpaper backing by pulling straight down as you work your way down the wall. Be patient. You will need to reposition the panel a few times. I probably repositioned each panel 5-8 times per panel. It’s worth the frustration to make the panels line up.

Once All Wallpaper Panels are Installed

Once you have all of the panels installed, there will be wallpaper to trim at the top and at the bottom of the wall.

Trim Wallpaper at the Ceiling

Take your trimming tool and run it along the corner of the ceiling, trimming all of the panels in a straight line.

Trim Wallpaper at the Baseboards

Do the same thing at the baseboards. Run the trimming tool along the baseboard at an angle where the wall meets the baseboards.

Trouble-Shooting Removable Wallpaper Problems

Here are some things that might come up when installing removable wallpaper and how to solve them!

What Do I Do If I Have Gaps?

Tip — You might have a section of wallpaper that isn’t long enough. Don’t worry! You can patch gaps by lining up the print and adding a new panel that overlaps and continues the wallpaper to finish off a section.

Use Smoothing Tool at the End

Tip — After you have all of the wallpaper installed and you have trimmed the edges, run the smoothing tool over the whole wall, especially over the edges of the wallpaper to make sure the seams stay adhered to the wall.

How to Trim a Wallpaper Panel on a Wall That Doesn’t Meet a Wall

Tip — In my kitchen hallway, the last panel of wallpaper was wider than my wall. Instead of cutting that panel to a different width, I trimmed it after it was installed. Why? Because walls are not always exactly straight AND if you trim the width before it can be not completely straight and that will look terrible next to a straight wall edge.

Use Scissors to Trim Width of an End Panel

Tip — To trim the wallpaper panel to the wall exactly, I used scissors. I opened the scissors and cut a line in the middle of the panel to the edge of the wall. Then I took the opened scissors and put the wallpaper edge in the middle of the scissors and ran the scissors up the wall, holding them tight against the wall. It’s a little tricky but holding the scissors against the wall gives them stability to cut the edges right at the edge of the wall.

Where Can I find Removable Wallpaper?

I wrote a blog post with some of my favorite removable wallpaper!

35 of the BEST Removable Wallpaper Ideas

Wallpaper for every room in your home. Perfect for any style of home!

Why I Put Removable Wallpaper In My Master Bedroom

I also installed removable wallpaper in our last house and I shared 5 reasons I chose to do it!

Pin Removable Wallpaper Tips and Tricks!

Pin this post so you can find it when you want to wallpaper a room i nyour home!

Tag me on instagram at @tatertotsandjello and share what YOU are working on! I would love to see it!

Have a Creative Day!

xoxo

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Removable Wallpaper is an Easy Way to Update ANY Room

I love removable wallpaper!! It’s such an easy way to add color, pattern or texture to a room in MINUTES!

Removable Wallpaper is Easy to Install

The trick to installing removable wallpaper is having TWO people install the panels. You need to line up the top of the pattern at the top of the wall and hang ONE long panel all the way to the baseboard. Because each panel is so long, having TWO people doing it together makes it easier to line the panel up straight on the wall.

Removable Wallpaper is an Great Way to Add Color or Pattern

You can bring color, pattern or texture into your room in minutes by adding removable wallpaper. Look at our entryway room. In about 1 hour I had a brand-new looking room. I also wallpapered our bedroom in our last house with removable wallpaper from Walls Need Love – removable wallpaper in master bedroom.

Why Install Removable Wallpaper Instead of Traditional Wallpaper?

The thing I love most about removable wallpaper is how easy it is to take off too. I love to change my rooms up so being able to take the wallpaper off with no damage to underlying walls is a HUGE bonus! I added this plaid removable wallpaper to my office and I love the way it looks, but I also love that I can take it off anytime I want!

35 of the BEST Cottage and Farmhouse Removable Wallpaper Ideas

Rhiannon Lawson Design Master Bathroom Makeover with Removable Wallpaper

I love simple designs and this black and white pattern that Rhiannon Lawson used in her master bathroom is so sweet!

Wallpapered Pantry at City Spaces

If you are nervous to wallpaper a big room, try a smaller room like this pantry. It transforms this room for a functional space to a showpiece!

Magnolia Fox and Hare Removable Wallpaper

I love black and white patterns and this magnolia wallpaper is one of my favorites and perfect for a cottage or farmhouse home!

Life by Leanna Office Makeover with Removable Wallpaper

Black and white wallpaper is neutral but the floral pattern makes a gorgeous background in this office makeover.

Ballard Design’s ASpen Removable Wallpaper

Plaid patterns are perfect for a cottage or farmhouse home. I think you can use this plaid pattern in any room in the home.

Wallpapered Pantry in Navy and White at Lilypad Cottage

Navy and white is so beautiful and classic. The rattan cane pattern is very eye-catching and pairs beautifully with a cottage or farmhouse home. This one is a traditional wallpaper but you can find similar patterns in removable wallpapers like this one — Wayfair Thurston Removable Wallpaper.

In Honor of Design half Bath Makeover with Wallpaper

There’s something so gorgeous about this black and white paper. I am not sure if it is removable but I am sure there is a removable version that can be used.

Wallshoppe Block Print Removable Wallpaper

This block print is perfect for a cottage or farmhouse look. It also comes in several different colors.

Coffee Beans and Bobby Pins Bathroom Makeover with Removable Wallpaper from Walls Need Love

A trick that designers use to make a small space look bigger is to use a large print in a small space. I love this floral print in a small bathroom.

Kate Zaremba Muse Noir Removable Wallpaper

Don’t be afraid to use bold patterns in your farmhouse or cottage home. Bringing a modern vibe into a traditional space gives a sense of whimsy and refreshes the look.

Otomi Removable Wallpaper at Katie Kime

I love the way this block print wallpaper is used on the top half of the wall. If you are worried about overwhelming a space with a busy print, consider using beadboard or planking on the bottom of the wall and wallpapering the top of the wall.

Caio Cilantro Removable Wallpaper at Wallshoppe

This sweet print is perfect for a cottage or farmhouse home. I also love the way they used a piece of chair rail molding to separate the wallpaper from the blank wall below.

Livettes Watercolor Brushstroke Wallpaper via @DamonSCF

Another example of using a more modern print brings a modern vibe into a traditional space.

Nesting with Grace Laundry Room Makeover with Tempaper Removable Wallpaper

Wallpaper can be used in any room. I love using wallpaper in a laundry room to make the space more customized. You can find the wallpaper on Overstock by clicking right here!

Rocky Mountain Decals Herringbone Removable Wallpaper image via She Gave it a Go

This herringbone wallpaper is a perfect example of how to bring texture into a room with wallpaper. I love that this wallpaper looks like wood and is so much easier to install than a wood accent wall.

Farm Fresh Floral Wallpaper by FloralColoray on Etsy

Florals are a great way to bring color into your cottage or farmhouse home. Don’t be afraid of color. You can use color in your farmhouse or cottage home and this is an easy way to do it.

Urban Walls Peaches Removable Decals

In addition to full panels of removable wallpaper, you can add the look of wallpaper with removable decals. These peach panels can be places in a pattern and are so easy to install!

Lacefront White Removable Wallpaper at Wallshoppe

Add visual interest to your wall with stripes! I love the pattern inside of these striped wallpaper pattern. Such a gorgeous pattern and perfect for any room.

Art Boheme Bathroom Makeover with Wallpaper like Target’s Eulalia

I love this black and white pattern. If you are worried about the room being too busy, consider adding a chair rail in the middle of the room and installing the paper above the railing. Or you can also just wallpaper one wall. Target has a similar removable paper — Target’s Eulalia Wallpaper.

Chasing Papers “Leaves” removable Wallpaper

I love the fresh feeling this green leaf wallpaper brings to this small bathroom. If you add a color wallpaper, match the color with accessories like this green bench.

Moroccan Tile Removable Wallpaper via AnnieRen Trends on etsy

Do you love the moroccan tile trend but don’t want invest in installing tile that is hard to change out? Try using removable wallpaper that looks like tile! Such a great way to try out a trend!

Peel and Stick Decals from Snazzy Decals on etsy

Here’s another moroccan tile idea. Instead Of wallpaper panels, these are tile decals that can be used on walls or floors and easily removed if you get tired of the trend.

Blooms in Navy Removable Wallpaper from Rebecca Atwood

A bold pattern in monochromatic shades is soothing and adds so much interest to a plain room. I love this one with the natural wood and trough sink.

Octopus Removable Wallpaper from Wallpaperie on etsy

Add animals or wildlife to your home with removable wallpaper. This octopus wallpaper is so fun in a bathroom!

El Quijote in Navy at Wallshoppe

A bold wallpaper on one wall adds so much color and makes a great statement ina kitchen.

Charcoal Merriment Removable Wallpaper from Wallpops

If you are worried about wallpapering a whole wall, bring the pattern into a room by wallpapering the front of a cabinet. This darling wallpaper is on sale at Walmart right now if you click here!

Tangerine and Greens Removable Wall Decals at Pottery Barn

Here’s another decal idea that is so easy to install and looks like wallpaper without the cost of time of installing wallpaper panels.

Society 6 Wallpaper Mural Hanging via Young House Love

Botanical prints are beautiful in a farmhouse or cottage home. You traditionally see them in kitchens but how cute is this in a bedroom?

Joyous Wallpaper at Katie Kime

Another example of bringing a modern element into your cottage or farmhouse with removable wallpaper. Don’t be afraid of experimenting with design and color!

Munroe Removable Wallpaper at Wayfair

This grey and white pattern is so pretty and neutral enough to go with any decor.

Clear Cut Black and White Flowers Removable Wallpaper at Spoonflower

I love this black and white floral pattern. It’s great in this small bath but also would be awesome as an accent wall in a bedroom or kitchen.

Wit & Delight on Instagram

I LOVE chinoiserie wallpaper. It’s a traditional pattern that dates back hundreds of years. I love it in a bright color as a spin on traditional chinoiserie wallpaper.

Palm Wallpaper at Serena and Lily

Palms are very on-trend right now. You can add this trend so easily in your home by wallpapering a room or wall. I love the bamboo mirror they paired with this palm paper.

Wallpapered Half Bath at HGTV

Here’s another example of adding a modern pattern to a traditional room. Instead of seeming traditional, the wallpaper gives the room a fresh spin.

Herringbone Subway Tile Removable Wallpaper at WallFloraShop on etsy

Removable Wallpaper is a wonderful way to add a backsplash or a full wall in a kitchen without going through the cost and effort of tiling. It’s also an awesome idea of adding detail for renters!

Pin Removable Wallpaper Ideas for Later!

Which Wallpaper is Your Favorite??

xoxo

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