Why is the powder room a good place to try it? It’s self-contained, so you don’t have to worry as much about a loud pattern clashing with other spaces. Plus, wallpaper can make this small room feel ...

To create a pulled-together but not-too-formal dining room for her clients — a young couple who moved from Southie to Melrose — Samantha Arak started with a lush, peacock-blue floral wallpaper ...

STYLE WATCH Home design ideas: Wallpaper with a painterly pattern enlivens a dining room Blue trim, a Persian rug, and an easy-to-clean table help round out the refresh of this family-friendly ...