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Rainmaker
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I have always thought that wall paper done right can be a beautiful thing Peter Mohylsky. BRIX REALTY . My mother was an excellent home interior decorator and knew how to use it. Hopefully the bright, loud, kitchen type of stuff will NOT make a return.

May 17, 2022 07:05 PM
Rainmaker
679,404
Diana Dahlberg
1 Month Realty - Pleasant Prairie, WI
Real Estate in Kenosha, WI since 1994 262-308-3563

Yes, in some ways, I believe wallpaper is making a comeback. However, from my perspective, in a different fashion.  Unlike the days of old ... wallpaper was wall-to-wall, filling an entire room.  Now I am seeing it as an accent wall and even for putting some flair in a bookcase "backsplash" -- it's definitely a "personal" thing and so it can be a fun and exciting adventure to try different ideas.  But borders and wall-to-wall? Not seeing that anywhere around here anymore without calling it "outdated".

May 17, 2022 03:37 PM
Rainmaker
808,279
Steve Higgins
RE/MAX Kelowna - Kelowna, BC

Looks like it is and not only on walls, on ceiling too.

May 17, 2022 07:23 PM
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3,589,741
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Yes it has been for several years now.

May 17, 2022 04:55 PM
Ambassador
3,167,614
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

it does seem so, but I still don't suggest it for putting a home on the market.  Some people like it, others don't.  Put it in a house you plan to stay in a while for you, not for a buyer.

May 17, 2022 02:36 PM
Rainmaker
956,252
Pete Xavier
Investments to Luxury - Pacific Palisades, CA
Outstanding Agent Referrals-Nationwide

I don't know about that, but I know that Jesus is going to make a comeback!

May 17, 2022 05:38 PM
Rainmaker
2,784,716
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

For those that want it.....

May 17, 2022 02:37 PM
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6,418,429
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

I never understand what drives these trends.

May 17, 2022 06:24 PM
Rainmaker
4,176,822
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Hello Peter Mohylsky. BRIX REALTY maybe the wall paper making a comeback.

May 17, 2022 02:42 PM
Rainmaker
1,201,612
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

I do think we are seeing it more

May 18, 2022 06:28 AM
Rainmaker
853,122
Brenda Mayette
Miranda Real Estate Group, Inc. - Glenville, NY
Getting results w/ knowledge & know-how!

Seems to be... although homes that have NEVER been updated when wallpaper was in fashion seem to be crossing my path more often these days too. 

May 18, 2022 05:21 AM
Rainmaker
1,323,219
John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

We never put wall paper in a house that we are prepping to sell.

If wallpaper is the preference of an owner, they can personalize a house any way that they want.

May 17, 2022 08:43 PM
Rainmaker
1,553,572
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

Not in SoCal 

May 17, 2022 05:52 PM
Rainer
381,027
Don Baker
Lane Realty - Eatonton, GA
Lake Sinclair Specialist

not in my house.  I've had to remove it before... never again.

May 17, 2022 02:47 PM
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1,457,219
Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

It made its comeback several years ago and is once again quite popular.  Not in an 80' way but tasteful and creative.  Bold statement walls or ceilings are my favourite.

May 18, 2022 04:01 AM
Rainmaker
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Using wallpaper as an accent has never really gone out of style. I have a client who is an amazing interior designer and just about every house she does (including her own) has wallpaper somewhere... I've sold her homes at top dollar and no one ever complained about the wallpaper. She's used wallpaper for decades. As with many things, it's how you use it and how much of it you use.

May 18, 2022 05:22 AM
Rainmaker
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Carla Freund
Keller Williams Preferred Realty - Raleigh, NC
NC Real Estate Transition & Relocation 919-602-848

Yes it is. I heard for years that wallpaper is making a comeback and its here! Today's wallpaper is so cute that it almost makes me want some. The designs are adorable. You can even get your own custom design. I don't think we'll be wallpapering our entire kitchen all the rooms like some people did. It is more of an accent wall. I'm seeing it in bathrooms and kids rooms.

May 19, 2022 04:27 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I am not seeing much of it in my area - San Jose, Silicon Valley. 

May 18, 2022 09:03 AM
Rainmaker
1,847,031
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

I hope not! Some of the renovation programs are starting to show it again & I just cringe. 

May 18, 2022 07:06 AM
Rainmaker
5,877,455
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

I hope not!

May 18, 2022 06:08 AM
Rainmaker
7,864,098
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Not at our house.

May 18, 2022 05:12 AM
Rainmaker
5,239,989
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

I think it is, but not something I am considering!

May 18, 2022 04:16 AM
Rainmaker
1,624,853
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

Only a very luxurious one and only as an accent wall or so call ''structured'' texture. 

May 18, 2022 10:48 AM
Rainmaker
1,506,163
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

I have seen it in a few places of late, but I don't think it will be as popular as it was in the 80s/90s for a while.

May 18, 2022 08:23 AM
Rainmaker
4,961,489
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Boy I hope not.

May 19, 2022 08:57 AM
Ambassador
5,060,554
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Haven't noticed that in our area.

May 18, 2022 02:27 PM
Rainmaker
902,038
Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

I don't see younger people loving it, but it's great for small children's rooms.

May 18, 2022 11:13 AM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

I do see selective use that has been appealing. Textured, architectural features with directional qualities are growing that make great use of room natural lighting.
I doubt we will see walls of roses again.

May 18, 2022 07:15 AM
Rainmaker
766,079
Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

I sure hope not, what a nightmare.  Next thing Popcorn Ceiling will become a thing too.

Jun 16, 2022 11:20 PM
Rainmaker
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Ralph Gorgoglione
Metro Life Homes - Palm Springs, CA
California and Hawaii Real Estate (310) 497-9407

Clean lines and/or solid texture - maybe.  As long as it's not the kind of wallpaper that looks like the inside of a coffin.......bleckh.

I've seen some really cool things done with high resolution print murals that cover an entire wall.

May 30, 2022 09:14 PM
Rainmaker
913,568
Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

It never went out of style around here. Most commercial buildings always had wall paper. Residential is was usually used in one or 2 rooms. A recent fb post by a local Interior Designer: "In kitchens, people are bringing in contrasting islands, colorful tile and backsplashes. Wallpaper is hot again, especially bold, traditional patterns. Powder rooms are the perfect place for a making a strong statement with it"

May 21, 2022 12:02 PM
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