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I’ve got this big blank wall in my entryway that is just begging to be covered with bold, printed wallpaper. And while removable wallpaper is certainly a viable option for me as a renter, the idea of hanging it on my own — lining up the pattern just right — gives me decorating anxiety.
Removable wall decals have long been fixtures of children’s nurseries, but the ease of their application has inspired both indie makers and large-scale retailers to develop grown-up versions — think matte-finish palm fronds in lieu of sparkly, rearing unicorns. If you want to create the look of wallpaper, without all the effort it takes to install it, consider these 13 removable decals.
1. Tangerines in green wall decals from Pottery Barn, $56.00
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These bright tangerines will boost your mood every day. Arrange them haphazardly for a breezy, laid-back look.
2. Pebbles wall decals from Pottery Barn, $37.00
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Dalmatian spots are so 2018. These irregular pebble shapes are a fresh take on the trend.
3. Cactus removable wall decals from Target, $9.99
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Your walls will be lookin’ real sharp after your apply these affordable decals!
4. Peace sign removable wall decals in blue from Target, $9.99
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Give peace — and wall decals — a chance by sprucing up your space with a graphic, repeating pattern.
5. Modern terrazzo wall decals from The Lovely Wall, $50.00
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Bring a sense of whimsy to your walls with pastel-colored terrazzo.
6. Eye wall decals by KennaSatoDesigns from Etsy, $25.99
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Eye am absolutely smitten with these playful, winking decals.
7. Ombre rainbow decals in multicolored by Urbanwalls, $79.00
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The world is a scary place. Why not decorate your little corner of it with cheerful, ombre rainbows?
8. Abstract shapes wall decals by KennaSatoDesigns from Etsy, $25.99
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Even minimalists can embrace an accent wall (or four) with these simple, geometric shapes.
10. Deconstructed triangle wall decals from The Lovely Wall, $50.00
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If you told me this was wallpaper I would absolutely believe you — no questions asked. Mint isn’t your preferred color? Not to worry, there are 66 others to choose from!
10. Flowing leaves wall decals from The Lovely Wall, $45.00
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Not only are these botanical decals removable, they’re reusable. Dorm dwellers and frequent movers, take note!
11. Coronata stars mini-pack wall decals from Walls Need Love, $16.00
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I like to think of these decals as the grown-up version of the glow-in-the-dark stars we used to stick on our ceilings as kids.
12. Watercolor cherries from Urbanwalls, $59.00
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This sweet watercolor design was hand-painted by Urbanwalls’ very own artist, Mary Clare Wilkie.
13. Half moons from Urbanwalls, $79.00
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Choose to display these decals as eight-foot tall strips or 300 freestanding crescents. Either way, you’ll be over the moon with the results.
