May 19, 2026 • Updated May 22, 2026
Why Your Next Home Makeover Should Use Wallpaper Instead of Paint
When you’ve just moved into a new home, typically painting is the first project on your radar. Whether it’s because the previous owner moved out in a rush and left scratches on the walls, or whether it’s because you know this will likely be the only time without any furniture in the house, painting tends to be everyone’s go-to quick remedy. But before you go through the effort and spend the money on painting your walls, here’s why you should consider wallpapering your new home instead.
#1. Blemish Control
Wallpaper can create architectural details and uniformity that paint cannot cover up. Paint can seep into cracks or imperfections in your wall, while wallpaper does an excellent job at masking any impurities. It’s also a great way to create dimension and perspective in any room, drawing the eye away from any imperfections. Try adding wallpaper to the ceiling to create depth in your room, or try adding textured like our Grasscloth Wallpaper to add texture to the room’s composition.
#2. Easy to Clean
Wallpaper is much easier to clean than paint. While for most painted walls, you wouldn’t want to scrub with something wet for fear of messing up the finish, with wallpaper, you can gently scrub off anything unwanted from the surface with ease. Not to mention, no touch ups are needed with wallpaper. You don’t need to worry about accidentally scuffing a piece of furniture against a wall and the paint lifting. Opting for wallpaper can also save you a pretty penny on buying paint to constantly maintain your walls. If you’re looking for the easiest, most straightforward wallcovering to clean, consider trying our Vinyl or PVC-Free Type II substrates.
#3. Versatility and Visual Appeal
Perhaps the most obvious reason to choose wallpaper is the endless supply of unique, aesthetic, and versatile designs to express your personal style in any room. With Spoonflower, you can choose any design from our vast design library to be printed on any of our wallpaper substrates, giving you complete control of the look you’re hoping to achieve. You may be looking for your office to have a calming effect that boosts your productivity – we have endless wallpaper designs that can accomplish that. Or you may be searching for a more classic, cozy look for your living room – we have something for that, too. Or maybe you need something a little more bold and playful for a kids bedroom. Add some dinosaurs, butterflies, or a fun stripe to your walls, and your kids will absolutely love spending time there.
#4. Novelty
Spoonflower wallpaper designs are created by independent artists worldwide, giving you assurance that wallpaper designs you choose have been crafted by real people looking to make your home uniquely yours. Plus, because of Spoonflower’s artist-centric relationship, you have the ability to work with artists directly to fine tune a colorway or design to fit perfectly with your decorations, furniture, and vision for every room. Another great way to add novelty and intrigue to a space is by using our Metallic wallpaper substrate. Whether you opt for a simpler design with a metallic finish or a custom wallpaper colorway, your home is certain to be a true reflection of your style and personality.
#5. Removable Options
Another huge advantage of choosing wallpaper is having a removable option. Spoonflower offers two DIY substrates, Peel and Stick and Pre-Pasted, that provide the convenience of easy removal that paint does not. Instead of painting over existing paint to return walls to their original state, removable wallpaper makes it easy to revert to bare walls. Of course, not everyone may be looking for a temporary option, but Spoonflower has you covered there, too. We have plenty of high quality, permanent wallpaper substrates made for those looking for a more long-term wall refresh.
In conclusion, wallpaper is a guaranteed way to make an impact in your home – more so than paint alone ever could. But with that said, a home refresh doesn’t have to be all-or-nothing. Choose the perfect design and wallpaper substrate for your home on Spoonflower, then color-match paint to accent pieces of furniture, wainscotting, or even the ceiling of your room to complete the look and truly have the best of all worlds.
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