The Cutest Place For Wallpaper You Probably Haven't Considered

From florals to stripes to fierce animal prints, a little bit of wallpaper can deliver big-time style in almost any room. But while wallpaper will never go out of style completely, you might want to rethink where and how you apply it to create a modern wallpaper look. After all, the once-cool accent wall that was popular in the 90s has become a wallpaper trend that instantly cheapens your space. Instead of covering a lone wall with a pretty repeating pattern, many design lovers are placing wallpaper where you'd least expect it: inside cabinets. Pantries, in particular, are well-suited for a playful pop of color and pattern from wallpaper, but you can add it to all of your cabinets.

While most people focus on finding a cabinet color to make small kitchens feel larger or a hardware upgrade that makes your kitchen look more expensive, the inside of storage spaces is often overlooked. And, let's be honest: Cereal boxes and soup cans don't exactly scream, "chic." However, design enthusiasts are adding a few strips to the inside of their cabinets for an unexpected change. Not only does this trick give your storage a style upgrade from the inside out, but it's also a delightful detail you can enjoy whenever you reach for a snack.

If you want to take your kitchen cabinets and pantry to the next level, grab some peel-and-stick wallpaper and cover the walls with it. This temporary option offers an easy way to jazz up your cabinets without ruining the nice woodwork. Plus, you don't have to deal with messy adhesives — peel-and-stick varieties are a great way to get on board the wallpaper trend without creating a mess. After you clean your walls and measure and cut your pieces for each section of wall, simply remove the wallpaper's backing and press it against the wall. Some DIY pros use a smoothing tool to reduce the appearance of air bubbles and wrinkles.

As for the best pattern to pick, it all depends on your personal taste. Florals, plaids, and stripes are all fair play — since the wallpaper is behind cabinet doors, you can be a little more playful with the patterns than you might be in other places. Or, you might look for options with a white background to create the illusion of larger, deeper cabinets. If you want to create a cohesive look, match the wallpaper's color palette to the shade of your kitchen cabinets. For example, a blue and white gingham print would look great with blue cabinet doors. The result? A stealth design idea that's *chef's kiss.*