Do You Want a Peel and Stick Accent Wall in Your RV?
Peel and stick wallpaper is a great way to add personality to any space, especially an RV or an apartment, where you may not want to make permanent changes. In an RV, installing peel and stick wallpaper can also help to hide imperfections, as it is typical that you will see staples, paper trim, and other wall coverings that help disguise manufacturing flaws.
Today, I’m sharing a curated collection of 18 amazing patterns, perfect for your peel and stick wallpaper accent wall.
Here’s what else you’ll find in this post:
What you should consider when it comes to peel and stick wallpaper
Choosing the best accent wall for your peel and stick wallpaper
Tips for choosing patterns for a peel and stick wallpaper accent wall
And of course, that curated collection of 18 patterns we think would be perfect for a peel and stick wallpaper accent wall
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What to Consider: Peel and Stick Wallpaper
Peel and stick wallpaper is a great option for many people, but may not be the best option for everyone. Before you invest in your project, understanding the pros and cons of peel and stick wallpaper will help you to determine if this is the best fit for your needs.
Here are 3 factors that you should consider before deciding if peel and stick wallpaper is right for you:
Quality: Peel and stick wallpaper is a popular choice for renters and RVers because of its temporary installation, and ability to eventually be removed without causing damage to the walls. As peel and stick wallpaper has grown in popularity, so has grown the number of manufacturers offering peel and stick in a wide variety of patterns and designs.
Before clicking ‘add to cart’ on any old option, consider this: Not all peel and stick wallpaper is made to the same standards.
Aside from the quality of paper, the thickness, printing, and cost - it may not stick as well - or could stick too well and make it difficult to remove. For this reason, we only use and recommend WallPops Peel and Stick Wallpaper, because we have seen their quality firsthand.
Installation: Before you roll up your sleeves, consider if installing peel and stick wallpaper in an RV is something that you are made for. If you have already installed peel and stick wallpaper in an RV, I feel confident that you felt that statement. Look, RV walls are another breed. There are corners on corners, short walls, long walls, walls that stop abruptly, and walls that extend behind things that are mounted to the floor and just don’t move.
Installing peel and stick wallpaper in any setting requires patience, and your RV will be no different.
After installing peel and stick wallpaper in both RVs and traditional homes, we feel confident sharing a few tips and tricks to help you get started.
Resiliency: Another important factor to consider before installing peel and stick wallpaper in an RV, is its resiliency to changing environments. Over the course of time, your RV may travel to changing climates or may be stored, unplugged, for long periods of time. Because peel and stick wallpaper is not intended to be permanent, with changing climates you may actually see it peel, and not stick.
Another factor would be how you intend to use your RV. If you are traveling to sandy beaches, trailing mud indoors, or installing it in rooms that are often damp, this could also impact the longevity of your paper.
Beyond peel and stick wallpaper in an RV, find 4 more ideas on how to make your RV feel like home.
Choosing an Accent Wall
You have several options when it comes to installing peel and stick wallpaper in an RV. With the smaller footprint, you may choose to use the same pattern throughout the entire RV or you may choose to only install peel and stick wallpaper on an accent wall. Regardless of which option you choose, sometimes starting with an accent wall is a good way to ease into the project and it gives you flexibility to stop after just one wall, as well.
Here are 3 tips to help you choose your peel and stick wallpaper accent wall:
To help you choose the best accent wall to start with, here are a couple of things to consider:
Typically, the wall that you usually see first when entering a room, would be the best choice for an accent wall. In an RV, you may see every wall. A good rule of thumb is that in a longer room (or RV), you may choose the shorter, end wall vs. accenting the longer wall
Accent walls are also usually a wall that has little to no interruptions, like doors or windows. This may be difficult in an RV but choosing one with fewer obstacles, or a centrally placed object, would be a good compromise
Lastly, choosing a wall that is symmetrical or that you can create symmetry with decor or patterns will help enhance the focal point of the accent wall
Choosing patterns for your peel and stick wallpaper accent wall
So you have made it this far, and you are ready to start shopping for your peel and stick wallpaper accent wall. Where do you start? There are so many colors and options to choose from, and sometimes “more options” means “more overwhelming decision making”. We’re sharing a few tips to consider as you start shopping, however - above all, when designing your space to feel like home, the most important design decision that you can make, is that it feels like YOU.
Let’s talk about how to choose the best patterns or colors for your accent wall
To help you choose the best patterns for your peel and stick wallpaper accent wall, consider these 4 tips:
Cohesiveness: Pull from surrounding colors and choose a pattern that contains a similar palette, or that features one or more colors from neighboring walls or decor.
In design, some may reference the 60-30-10 rule, which recommends:
The main color of the room should represent 60% of the space
The secondary color should represent 30% of the space
The accent color should represent 10% of the space
Mood: How do you want the room to feel? For a bedroom, you may want to choose darker, muted colors that create a cozy, relaxed space. For a living area, you may choose more neutral tones, or - you may choose to go bold, to add excitement (see what I did there?). You can also use color theory to help you choose the best color depending on the mood you are hoping to create.
Choosing a Color Based on General Color Theory Recommendations:
Red: Excitement, Strength Orange: Cheerful, Joy Yellow: Optimistic, Happy
Green: Peaceful, Organic Blue: Safety, Trust Purple: Romantic, Luxury
Scale: When choosing a print for your peel and stick wallpaper accent wall, consider the scale of the design and how it will complement the space. In general, larger-scale prints will make the space feel smaller, or more intimate, while smaller-scale patterns will make the room feel larger.
Be You: Above all, your space should look and feel like you, and should reflect your personality in a way that makes it feel like home. One of the most forgiving aspects of peel and stick wallpaper is that because it is temporary, it allows you to test new, bold designs without long-term commitment.
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Eclectic Peel and Stick Wallpaper
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Neutral Peel and Stick Wallpaper
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