The Best Removable Wallpaper, Tested and Reviewed

"I, like so many other people trapped in their homes during the peak of the pandemic, got so sick of my apartment, so I tried to give it a little facelift with wallpaper," Associate Shopping Editor Jessica Cherner admits. "This is my old apartment, and while I would definitely swap out a lot of the decor and the sofa, I still love the wallpaper! I put this up myself with nothing more than an X-acto knife and a squeegee (I definitely do not recommend using a makeshift squeegee like a credit card because you need to apply a lot of pressure to get the air bubbles out. Just spend the $5 and get the real thing.) The whole process took about three hours, which I consider a triumph since no one helped me," she adds. Sadly, this exact pattern is no longer available, but all of Tempaper's wallpapers can be applied the same way. "I had this wallpaper up for three full years before I moved out and had to take it down. It never peeled off—not even in the corners!" One thing to note, though: It will start to peel back from the edges if you stick it, remove it, then stick it down again when you apply it. The best way to keep it stuck to the wall for good is to place it exactly where you want it to go when you apply it. Each time you remove it, it looses its stick.

Material: Vinyl | Colors: Ivory and navy | Roll Size: 20.5" x 16.5'

We'll be the first to say it: Toile is cool. It originated in mid-18th century France, and all of these years later, it's still popular! It's so charming and welcoming that we happen to think it would look best in an entryway. The only thing we'll say about this pattern is that you have to match up the pattern exactly when moving from panel to panel. Otherwise, enjoy this historically renowned pattern for years to come. "I love this paper. It's slightly thicker than others I've used and cuts nicely. It sticks well, but I'm still able to remove to readjust before setting," one reviewer said.

Material: Vinyl | Colors: Blue and white, purple and beige, pink and white, yellow, and white, and black and khaki | Roll Size: 16" x 78"

"I was trepidatious about using peel-and-stick wallpaper in my half-bathroom due to the moisture level, but Chasing Paper's FAQs said it was appropriate for bathrooms, so I took the leap—and I'm so glad I did," says Executive Director of Content Strategy & Growth Erin Henry. "Three years in and we've had no bubbling, fading, or any signs of mildew, even though this room does not have a window. I used one of the patterns from the nursery section and I really love the whimsy it brings to a very small space." If you plan on using it in a nursery, rest assured that it's low-VOC and -PVC and free from phthalates.

Material: Vinyl | Colors: Blue and white | Roll Size: 24" x 8' and 12" x 24" x 12'

You may not be able to tell from here, but if you get closer, you'll notice that some of the circles are filled with moons and suns—both of which have detailed faces. It comes in four colors, but we happen to think this midnight blue is the coolest. Plus, if you're not sure how many rolls you'll need, feel free to utilize AllModern's measuring tool: Just input the total square footage (multiple the width and height of your walls then multiply that number by the amount of walls you'll be covering), and AllModern will tell you how many rolls you'll need. One happy reviewer noted, "Super cute! The colors are perfect. I love that the gold illustrations have a nice subtle shine to them."

Material: Vinyl | Colors: Navy, light blue, gray, and silver | Roll Size: 27" x 20'

If you're looking at this elegant floral wallpaper pattern and thinking it looks familiar, you may have seen it before. The one and only Joanna Gaines used it in her series Mini Reni. Once she revealed where it was from, it sold out in weeks, but it's finally back. In an Instagram caption about the space, Gaines wrote "The homeowner wanted more color and pattern in the #MiniReni Dining Room, so this garden-inspired wallpaper checked the box." So, if you're looking for something similar, you can't go wrong with this JG-approved option. One reviewer said, "I definitely recommend this wallpaper. It was very reasonably priced, but is good quality feels nice and thick. A little difficult to make the strips align but the pattern is pretty forgiving if it’s not aligned perfectly."

Material: Vinyl | Colors: Evergreen, gray, and navy | Roll Size: 20.5" x 18'

Though tester Betty Ann Gilrain admits that the installation was rather difficult (she says, "Making sure the lines matched up perfectly was a challenge), the result was well worth the frustration. "When I saw there was a peel and stick version of this iconic Scalamandré wallpaper, I immediately fell in love. It completely transformed my entry in my New York City apartment," Gilrain says. "The best part? If I ever got tired of it, it is easy to swap with no damage to my walls. It is such a fun way to add personality to a space that isn't your forever home."

Material: Vinyl | Colors: Red, gray, green, navy, yellow | Roll Size: 18' x 20.5"

Chinoiserie is like toile in that both patterns originated hundreds of years ago and are considered classics by anyone with an affinity for traditionalism. Also, both patterns are highly detailed and focused on natural motifs. In toile's case, it's often bucolic landscapes, and Chinoiserie highlights realistic illustrations of anything from birds to flowers, but trees and branches are almost always present in some form or another. The only downside to Chinoiserie is that it's often extremely expensive. If you've ever pored over de Gournay's or Gracie's Instagram pages, you know that there is a lot of expertise required to create Chinoiserie, which is usually why it's so expensive. Think a few thousand for one panel. So, when we stumbled upon a beautifully accurate Chinoiserie pattern for less than $300, we had to add it to our list.

Material: Eco-conscious canvas | Colors: Multiple | Roll Size: 75" x 48'

"I purchased this peel-and-stick wallpaper for my son's bedroom with the idea that it would probably need to come down a year later as his taste and interests evolved," Executive Content Editor Jess Teves admits. "It's such a delightfully rich and colorful motif of wild animals and I love how at bedtime we were able to look around and describe what they are." Full disclosure, this exact wallpaper pattern is no longer available, but Chasing Paper has unleashed a brand-new iteration that boasts the same vibe as Teves'. "The peel-and-stick is very tricky to apply and this was challenging for my husband—lining up the animals proved to be a difficult task. As an aside, it's held up extraordinarily well as we're now three years later and not even the edges have peeled up. Definitely a recommend from me, especially in a semi-transient space like a kids' room," Teves adds.

Material: Poly-woven fabric | Colors: Multiple | Roll Size: 2' x 4'