When I designed the pantry I really tried to focus on it being super practical & functional while keeping the budget in mind. Aesthetics were put on hold while I focused on making other areas of our new home cozy. A few weeks ago I decided to do something to make it feel more finished, and installing wallpaper seemed like a good option.

Counter stool | Runner | Checker cutting board | Wall Sconce | Faucet | Sink

Before we get into the details too much, lets take a quick peek at the before. It wasn’t bad, but it sure was boring. When I was designing, I added closed cabinets and a brass pendant so the view into the pantry was pretty. Around the corner is all open shelving. We used builder grade cabinets and budget friendly quartz to keep costs low.

When deciding on how to make this space feel special I knew I didn’t really want to do any kind of trim, like shiplap, and tile seemed like it would compete with brick in the kitchen too much. I found this gorgeous wallpaper with a mix of warm and cool tones. It compliments the lime washed brick & dark grey counters in the pantry. It even brought in the golden tones of the pendant and cabinet hardware. I immediately ordered samples in two colorways.

I ended up going with this one (use code LINDSEYPEDEY for 10% off $100+ site wide). It was made for this space!!

Wallpaper | Art | Pot | Cup pulls | Cabinet pulls | Faucet | Sink | Runner | Tiered Tray

I’ve gotten a lot of questions about the layout, dimensions and materials in the pantry. You can find all those details in this post.

Wallpaper FAQ

What kind of wallpaper do you like?

There are 3 kinds of paper. Traditional, pre-pasted & peel and stick. I’ve only done peel and stick once and I’ll never do it again. I’ve never done pre-pasted. Traditional is the easiest for me to work with. Once it’s on the wall you can slide it a little to make sure the seams line up perfectly. You can’t do that with peel & stick.

Do you paste the paper or the wall when installing wallpaper?

I use a roller to paint the paste on the wall. Then come back and brush along the edges. You don’t want it so thick it’s dripping off the walls, but don’t be shy with it either. The paper will absorb some of the paste & if there isn’t enough it will start to peel off the wall as it starts to dry.

Is there a dupe for the wallpaper in your pantry?

This one is the most budget friendly I’ve seen that is also the most similar. I’ve linked some more options below. Keep in mind some of these are double rolls. They look more expensive, but they are wider/longer so there won’t be as many seams which makes installation easier.

Did you take the shelving off the wall before installing the wallpaper?

Absolutely not. I wallpapered the entire room and then came back and did between the shelves. There were a lot of cuts, but it was still way easier than removing the shelving.

Do you have textured walls?

This was by far the most asked question. Yes, we do have texture! Our walls are ‘imperfect smooth’ and it is smooth enough to wallpaper over with out any prep. If you have orange peel you will want to skim coat your wall first. Here is a helpful tutorial.

What supplies do I need to install wallpaper?

Everything I use is below. I talk about it more in depth in my Pantry hightlight on IG, too.

Now you’re ready to tackle your own wallpaper project! If you have any questions, feel free to drop them in the comments! Happy papering, friends!