Holiday hosting season means one thing: everyone ends up in the kitchen. Between cookie marathons, charcuterie assembling and reheating leftovers, you’re probably spending more time there than anywhere else in your home. If your kitchen is the heart of your holiday season, your walls deserve a little glow-up, too. Kitchen wallpaper is an easy way to bring color, pattern and personality to the space where all the best memories (and snacks) are made.
Recent kitchen trend roundups highlight the return of color, pattern and creative surfaces. And rather than committing to a full renovation, kitchen wallpaper lets you try bold color and playful prints without ripping out a single cabinet. Removable options are especially great for renters or commitment-phobes. You can lean into a trend this season, and switch things up when you want to.
Holiday hosting season means one thing: everyone ends up in the kitchen. Between cookie marathons, charcuterie assembling and reheating leftovers, you’re probably spending more time there than anywhere else in your home. If your kitchen is the heart of your holiday season, your walls deserve a little glow-up, too. Kitchen wallpaper is an easy way to bring color, pattern and personality to the space where all the best memories (and snacks) are made.
Recent kitchen trend roundups highlight the return of color, pattern and creative surfaces. And rather than committing to a full renovation, kitchen wallpaper lets you try bold color and playful prints without ripping out a single cabinet. Removable options are especially great for renters or commitment-phobes. You can lean into a trend this season, and switch things up when you want to.
Picking the best kitchen wallpaper comes down to four things:
Ready to start your DIY kitchen wallpaper project? We’ve rounded up some of our favorite patterns that look stunning in kitchens all season long.
Picking the best kitchen wallpaper comes down to four things:
Ready to start your DIY kitchen wallpaper project? We’ve rounded up some of our favorite patterns that look stunning in kitchens all season long.
Why we love it: Italian Summer feels like a love letter to long lunches and late-night pasta. The repeating illustrations of crabs, sardines, baguettes, lemons and tomatoes bring instant “nonna’s kitchen” charm, while the primary colors keep things playful. Against an off-white backdrop, this print turns your kitchen walls into a storybook menu. Perfect for anyone who wants their space to feel cute, kitschy and full of flavor.
Why we love it: Italian Summer feels like a love letter to long lunches and late-night pasta. The repeating illustrations of crabs, sardines, baguettes, lemons and tomatoes bring instant “nonna’s kitchen” charm, while the primary colors keep things playful. Against an off-white backdrop, this print turns your kitchen walls into a storybook menu. Perfect for anyone who wants their space to feel cute, kitschy and full of flavor.
Why we love it: This print is the grandmillennial kitchen of your dreams. Ruby red strawberries dance across soft pink and white gingham, with delicate doily-like frames adding just the right amount of nostalgia. It’s a modern, graphic take on a vintage kitchen motif. Use it to make a sweet statement behind open shelving or as a cozy backdrop for your coffee bar.
Why we love it: This print is the grandmillennial kitchen of your dreams. Ruby red strawberries dance across soft pink and white gingham, with delicate doily-like frames adding just the right amount of nostalgia. It’s a modern, graphic take on a vintage kitchen motif. Use it to make a sweet statement behind open shelving or as a cozy backdrop for your coffee bar.
Why we love it: If you want pattern without chaos, Tulum is our go-to. Imperfect gray dots form a subtle scallop pattern on a rich cream ground, adding texture while still reading as a neutral. It plays nicely with everything from stainless steel appliances to butcher block countertops, making it a versatile kitchen wallpaper idea for minimalists who still crave a little personality.
Why we love it: If you want pattern without chaos, Tulum is our go-to. Imperfect gray dots form a subtle scallop pattern on a rich cream ground, adding texture while still reading as a neutral. It plays nicely with everything from stainless steel appliances to butcher block countertops, making it a versatile kitchen wallpaper idea for minimalists who still crave a little personality.
Why we love it: Chicken motifs are a kitchen classic, and this is the modern version. Painterly birds in warm yellows, oranges, reds, pinks and browns stroll across a soft cream background. It’s charming, a little cheeky and perfect for adding warmth to breakfast nooks, pantry walls or cozy country kitchens.
Why we love it: Chicken motifs are a kitchen classic, and this is the modern version. Painterly birds in warm yellows, oranges, reds, pinks and browns stroll across a soft cream background. It’s charming, a little cheeky and perfect for adding warmth to breakfast nooks, pantry walls or cozy country kitchens.
Why we love it: Bright, oversized blooms make Welcome Flowers feel like a burst of sunshine every time you walk into the kitchen. Bold orange and pink florals with leafy green accents pop against a soft yellow backdrop. It’s vivid and boho in all the right ways. Ideal for anyone who wants their kitchen to feel like the fun, welcoming hub of the house.
Why we love it: Bright, oversized blooms make Welcome Flowers feel like a burst of sunshine every time you walk into the kitchen. Bold orange and pink florals with leafy green accents pop against a soft yellow backdrop. It’s vivid and boho in all the right ways. Ideal for anyone who wants their kitchen to feel like the fun, welcoming hub of the house.
Why we love it: Tomato Garden leans into classic kitchen iconography with fresh illustrations. Ripe red tomatoes climb winding vines, framed by ornamental basil-green stripes that add structure and charm. The color palette isn’t just pretty – red is known to stimulate the appetite, making this print especially at home near your dining table or cooking zone. It’s a modern nod to vintage kitchens and a perfect match for grandmillennial style.
Why we love it: Tomato Garden leans into classic kitchen iconography with fresh illustrations. Ripe red tomatoes climb winding vines, framed by ornamental basil-green stripes that add structure and charm. The color palette isn’t just pretty – red is known to stimulate the appetite, making this print especially at home near your dining table or cooking zone. It’s a modern nod to vintage kitchens and a perfect match for grandmillennial style.
Why we love it: If you’re craving a cheerful kitchen that still feels sophisticated, this monochromatic floral is a perfect middle ground. Layers of whimsical blooms in varying shades of yellow create depth and movement, while the off-white backdrop keeps things airy. The tone-on-tone palette reads more “chic café” than crayon box, making it an easy upgrade from flat paint that still feels fun and joyful.
Why we love it: If you’re craving a cheerful kitchen that still feels sophisticated, this monochromatic floral is a perfect middle ground. Layers of whimsical blooms in varying shades of yellow create depth and movement, while the off-white backdrop keeps things airy. The tone-on-tone palette reads more “chic café” than crayon box, making it an easy upgrade from flat paint that still feels fun and joyful.
When it comes to kitchen wallpaper, it’s all about how you want the space to feel during everyday breakfasts and big holiday moments. Do you want cozy, nostalgic vibes while you bake cookies – or a bright, energetic backdrop for cocktail hour and Sunday brunch? Your kitchen wallpaper helps set the tone.
Ready for more kitchen wallpaper ideas? Explore our full collection of food-friendly patterns and find the print that makes your kitchen feel like the heart of every season.
When it comes to kitchen wallpaper, it’s all about how you want the space to feel during everyday breakfasts and big holiday moments. Do you want cozy, nostalgic vibes while you bake cookies – or a bright, energetic backdrop for cocktail hour and Sunday brunch? Your kitchen wallpaper helps set the tone.
Ready for more kitchen wallpaper ideas? Explore our full collection of food-friendly patterns and find the print that makes your kitchen feel like the heart of every season.
Caroline is the owner of Funky Paper Co. What began as a creative outlet is now a full-blown wallpaper wonderland specializing in patterns that are hand-drawn, high-quality and always a little bit funky.
Caroline is the owner of Funky Paper Co. What began as a creative outlet is now a full-blown wallpaper wonderland specializing in patterns that are hand-drawn, high-quality and always a little bit funky.
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