The Best Wood Wallpaper

Abyssaly Peel and Stick Wallpaper

Easy to use, dreamy on your walls

This self-adhesive wallpaper will brighten up your space.

Best Overall

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Abyssaly’s excellent peel and stick wallpaper sports a realistic, semi-distressed wood look that adds a touch of brightness to your home, even in rooms that don’t get much light. Its large sheet size makes it easy to cover entire walls without having to match up too many seams. Since it’s on the stretchy side, make sure not to pull too hard on the paper while installing it, or you may end up with an uneven application, but the stretchiness does allow you to resurface furniture more easily than with rigid wallpapers. When it’s time for another change, this wallpaper removes easily — just peel it off, and you’re done.

Pros:

• Large sheet size for simple installation
• Easy removal preserves your walls

Cons:

• Patterns underneath can show through this pale wallpaper

EeeComing Distressed Wood Wallpaper

Instant farmhouse charm

Dive into the country life with the look of rugged reclaimed wood.

Best Rustic Look

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Turn your dreams of country living to reality with this rustic wallpaper from EeeComing. Subtle in color, it will instantly add that farmhouse feel without drawing too much attention to itself. Because it has the character of heavily textured wood, we love this wallpaper for breathing new life into tables and drawer faces that need a bit of refreshing. Best of all, you can choose from two gorgeous color options to find the one that suits your room.

Pros:

• Lines on back of paper to guide your cutting
• Natural wood pattern is very realistic

Cons:

• Can tear if pulled during application

HaokHome Peel and Stick Wall Decals

Boho and bright

Let your free spirit shine in your living space.

Best Distressed Look

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If you want a clean design that doesn’t look too fussed-over, check out these wall decals from HaokHome. The gentle blue tones in this cool white wallpaper make for an easy-breezy space that gives you room to breathe. Stylish, affordable, and easily removable, it would even serve well as the backdrop for a photo wall for your next party or event. And if you start to apply it and realize something’s askew, don’t worry — this wallpaper can be easily repositioned.

Pros:

• Mildew-proof
• Repositionable

Cons:

• Sheets may need to be trimmed for the pattern to match between rolls

D-C-Fix Self-Adhesive Film

A splash of color

Give your focal point a "wow" factor with this unique paper.

Best For Accent Walls

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This multicolored beauty from D-C-Fix is perfect for making a statement. Its explosive color and texture make it great for use on a single wall to add depth to a smaller space. Because of the density of color, this wallpaper can easily hide imperfections on the surface of the wall beneath. Since it’s water-resistant and easy to clean, we even love this wallpaper for a kitchen backsplash. Cheerful enough for a child’s playroom, this colorful look will light up your home.

Pros:

• Pattern hides application imperfections
• Water-resistant surface is easy to wipe down

Cons:

• Colors vary between batches, but that’s part of the charm

Graham & Brown Paintable Prepasted Beadboard Wallpaper

Easy and elevated

Give your space a touch of class with this beadboard-textured wallpaper.

Most Elegant

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If you’re looking to dress up a room, you can’t go wrong with beadboard. Graham & Brown’s self-adhesive beadboard wallpaper gives a classic look to a room. Use it on the bottom half of a wall to add height to your ceilings, or go full-coverage for a quaint, vintage look. This self-adhesive beadboard wallpaper has a rigid structure that makes it easy to apply since you don’t have to worry about wrinkles. Once it’s up on the wall, you can paint this textured wallpaper any color you like, giving you even more room to exercise your creativity.

Pros:

• Paintable, textured finish gives you tons of versatility
• Easy to hide seams with beadboard design

Cons:

• Rigid structure may hold the curve of the roll

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can I make sure the wallpaper looks good?

A: First, make sure the surface you’re covering is smooth and very clean. Dust and bumps can keep the adhesive from sticking. Measure your space and double-check your coverage needs before you start cutting, and use a very sharp blade so you don’t accidentally tear the wallpaper. Err on the side of too big rather than too small — you can always trim down the wallpaper once it’s on the surface. If there are outlets or other shapes you need to cut out, wait until the wallpaper is in place before getting out your utility knife. Lastly, get someone to help you. Only an octopus could simultaneously hold up the paper, peel off the adhesive, and smooth it on to the wall. And here’s a style hint: orienting the grain vertically instead of horizontally will give the illusion of higher ceilings, making your space feel more open and airy.

Q: How do I remove the wallpaper?

A: Removing self-adhesive wallpaper is easy. Just start at one corner and gently peel it away from the wall. If any adhesive remains on the surface, this can usually be removed with a rag and some warm soapy water.