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Jazz up your space with this vibrant selection of bold, patterned wall coverings

When it comes to your home, don’t settle for drab walls. Whether you’re wishing to liven up your space with bold patterns, add a softness with hushed tones or imbue intrigue through textured coverings, we’ve rounded up a series of whimsical wallpaper that are sure to brighten any space.

whimsical wallpapers
whimsical wallpapers

In collaboration with Fine Artist Hazel Lee Santino.

CARNEVALE

Traditional meets gothic in the playful maximalist FANTASTICHERIA collection featuring hand-painted design elements by NYC-based artist Hazel Lee Santino. Find this whimsical wallpaper at Fine and Dandy Co for $496 per roll.

whimsical wallpaper
whimsical wallpaper

The traditional drag technique used to print the pattern gives it an unexpected texture.

CLOSET STRIPE

Made with a traditional paint-dragging technique, this spirited wallpaper comes in ten unique colourways that are dynamic but never overpowering. $225 per roll, at Farrow & Ball.

whimsical wallpaper
whimsical wallpaper

By Coordonné from their Rest Time collection.

BIKE RIDE

Made in Spain, this playful pattern is perfect for both a childhood bedroom and a boho-style study. With textured neutrals and a repeating illustrated horse motif, this whimsical wallpaper adds a subtle, yet strong design presence to your home. From $210 per roll, at NewWall.

Limewash
Limewash

The Neutral Limewash’s nuanced surface plays with light and shadow, giving your walls depth and dimension that paint alone cannot achieve.

NEUTRAL LIMEWASH

With a chalky, gradient finish, this earth-inspired wallcovering gives the appearance of texture without the hassle. In the colour linen, this peel and stick décor piece balances out your walls with a luxe, matte look. From $11 per strip, at Timberlea Interiors.

Wall&decò
Wall&decò

By Wall&decò from the Essential collection.

HOSHI

Made in Italy, this textured wallpaper by Wall&decó is reminiscent of lines drawn in sand. Available in black, terracotta, or off white, this vinyl is a timeless decor choice. $595 per roll, at New Wall.

textured grasscloth
textured grasscloth

Add a hint of nature to your space.

CL22005 Redmore

Balance out your walls with this textured grasscloth wallpaper in muted, earth tones. Using non-woven backing with a durable, natural design, this unique addition to your walls with create a fresh, airy environment. Pricing upon request, at Crown Surface Solutions.

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For the first 16 years of my life, the bat cave at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM)—a reconstruction of an actual cave in Jamaica—was among my favourite places in the city. The cave was decorated with cast stalactites and wax bat models, which hung from the ceiling and threw jagged shadows on the walls. A few other features imbued it with spooky verisimilitude: the drip-drip-drip sound effects, the mirrors arranged to create the illusion of infinite depth, the strobe lights strategically placed to make the shadows flutter. When I visited as a five-year-old, the bat cave scared me. When I visited as a stoned fifteen-year-old, it scared me even more. Then came the renovation.

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