There’s so much you can do with wallpaper beyond the traditional floor-to-ceiling applications we might see in our grandparents houses. Incorporating wallpaper into a modern interior design can really elevate a space and give it some finesse. Here are some classy ways to use wallpaper in your home decor.

Parisian modern style is in in a big way, and you see so many designers incorporating vintage granny-chic aesthetics into modern spaces. Setting a beautiful floral patterned wallpaper among wooden panelling can frame your paper as a work of art worth looking at.

You can use wallpaper in a clever way to impact how people experience a room. Strategically placed paper above a painted or paneled wall section can draw the eye upwards and give the illusion of a higher ceiling.

Wallpaper isn’t all about prints. You can create a contemporary accent wall or nook with wallpaper, giving you some texture that feels luxe and expensive. Farrow & Ball are creating gorgeous textural wallpapers using their own richly pigmented paint and traditional printing methods. Check out our favorite looks from their collections here.

A bold, patterned wallpaper is a perfect way to make a big impact with a small space. Covering an awkward nook with colorful wallpaper will draw people into what might be an otherwise uncomfortable space. Schumacher is one of our suppliers creating beautiful bold wallpapers, check out our favorite looks from their collection here.

Get playful with your wallpaper designs and use an interesting pattern to cover a wall that faces an entrance. You’ll create an awesome peekaboo effect that will inspire a sense of curiosity for anyone who enters the room.

If bold prints aren’t your thing, why not go for something elegant with a Chinese or Japanese style of paper? There are an array of beautiful hand-painted and silk wallpapers out there that could add a real touch of class to your home, without being too overpowering.