A well-chosen wallpaper can do more than decorate; it can completely transform the way your home feels. Whether your space lacks natural light, needs an energy shift, or simply feels flat, wallpaper is one of the most effective ways to add dimension, vibrancy, and joy.

At CoCreative Interiors, we use modern, luxury wallpaper to bring light and life into the homes we design, whether that’s through pattern, color, or texture. From playful prints to elegant textures, wallpaper helps our clients create spaces that feel alive and beautifully personal.

If your home is craving a refresh, here are six ways wallpaper can help you brighten every corner.

1. Use Whimsical Florals to Add Lightness + Lift

When a space feels dense or overly structured, introducing a floral wallpaper with movement and softness can lift the entire mood. In this home bar, we used a painterly floral print behind blue cabinetry to add warmth, light, and softness.

Open shelving, glass accents, and brass lighting allowed the beautiful wallpaper to shine. The result is fresh, layered, and endlessly inviting.

✨ Try this if: You have a moody or saturated palette that could benefit from a soft, organic balance.
See the full transformation here

floral wallpaper in elegant home bar with blue cabinets — Photo By: Heather Ison Photography

2. Make a Bold First Impression with Energizing Color

Want a space that immediately lifts your mood? Use funky wallpaper in a bold palette. This green and blue graphic print adds brightness through color and geometry, instantly energizing the entry.

Saturated trim and colorful artwork layer even more light and personality, proving that brightness doesn’t always mean neutrals. It’s about attitude and expression.

✨ Try this if: You want your home’s entry to feel bold, alive, and unmistakably yours.
See the full transformation here.

bold funky wallpaper in green and blue entryway — Photo By: Heather Ison Photography

3. Wrap a Room in Light with Clean Geometry

This spacious primary bathroom is proof that bold design can still feel bright and welcoming. We wrapped the entire space, from the vanity wall to the freestanding tub nook, in a vibrant, floral designer wallpaper with rich navy and playful pinks, oranges, and greens.

The result? A bathroom that feels joyful, intentional, and completely custom. Even with darker cabinetry and tile, the high-quality wallpaper keeps the space feeling vibrant, thanks to the contrast, pattern movement, and overall color balance.

We paired the look in the adjacent water closet with a pink geometric wallpaper that adds rhythm and refinement without stealing the show.

✨ Try this if: You want your bathroom to feel like a true escape — layered, luxurious, and full of personality.
See the full transformation here.

pink and white geometric wallpaper in modern water closet suite — Photo by: Heather Ison Photography

4. Let Nature-Inspired Prints Lighten Transitional Spaces

Hallways can often feel like dark afterthoughts. This soft green on white wallpaper with botanical flair brings brightness, movement, and calm to a transitional space, without adding clutter.

The organic flow of the print plays beautifully with white trim and soft carpet, transforming what could’ve been a pass-through into a peaceful pause point.

✨ Try this if: You have a dim hallway or landing that needs light and style.

green on white wallpaper with modern botanical pattern in hallway — Photo by: Tiffany Ringwald

5. Go Tropical for Drama and Light

In this moody powder room, a tropical contemporary wallpaper in black and white creates drama and light by embracing contrast. Instead of fighting the lack of windows, we leaned in - layering graphic palm fronds with clean finishes and crisp fixtures.

The result? A dark palette that still feels bright and bold, proving that brightness is also about contrast and clarity.

✨ Try this if: You want to add intensity while keeping the space vibrant and intentional.
See the full transformation here.

black and white tropical wallpaper in bold powder room — Photo by: Tiffany Rigwald

Where to Buy Wallpaper That Truly Brightens

We’re often asked: “Where do I buy wallpaper that actually looks high-end?” The truth is, the best wallpaper brands aren’t usually found in stores — they’re sourced through designer relationships, trade vendors, and curated collections.

Our favorites include:

Thibaut – Classic meets bold color
Milton & King – Fresh, modern prints with beautiful textures
Mitchell Black – Artistic, customizable wallpaper with a modern edge and a strong designer following
York Wallcoverings – One of America’s oldest and most respected wallpaper houses, offering an incredible range from traditional to trend-forward
Phillip Jeffries, Schumacher, Scalamandré – Iconic brands for rich textures and statement moments
Boutique lines offering unique wallpaper, custom murals, and high-impact patterns

And the best part? We handle everything, from curation to ordering to installer coordination.

How We Help You Design with Wallpaper (Without the Overwhelm)

At CoCreative Interiors, we don’t hand you a pile of samples and ask you to choose. We craft rooms around your lifestyle, your light, and the mood you want to create, and we guide you every step of the way.

Here’s what our wallpaper process includes:

Sourcing from the best wallpaper brands with your goals in mind
Mockups and pairings with other materials so the space feels layered
Tracking, delivery inspection, and project management of installation
Styling around your designer wallpaper to ensure harmony

Whether you’re seeking soft texture or large print wallpaper drama, we’re here to bring clarity, confidence, and joy to the process.

Brighten Your Home — and Your Everyday

If your home feels a little dim, dull, or disconnected, wallpaper might be the spark it’s missing. It can shift not just how your space looks, but how it feels to live in.

Not sure where to start? Try The Design Edit, our streamlined service designed to help you define your style and create a vision for your home.

✔ In just 45 minutes, we’ll curate a personalized design board that reflects your taste and aspirations, giving you a clear direction for your project.

Visit our services page to explore how we can make your next project seamless and spectacular.