Wallpaper for the Kitchen: Five Looks to Warm Up the Heart of the Home
A Kitchen With Real Warmth
A kitchen with wallpaper feels different — warmer, more personal, more like a room than a set of units. Whether your style is country charm or something fresher and more modern, the right design turns the busiest room in the house into its most welcoming. Here are five kitchen looks to inspire you, each one easy to make your own, because every design is printed to order in the colour way you choose.
At Claret & Key, every design is drawn in-house and made especially for you in our Cheshire studio, so any look here can be yours, in your shade.
The country kitchen
Nothing warms a kitchen like a soft floral or a wildflower meadow. Above a dresser or in a dining end, a gentle floral brings a cosy, timeless, farmhouse feel — the kitchen as the heart of a well-loved home. Keep it soft and tonal for elegance, or a little bolder for character.
The fresh gingham kitchen
A gingham or check is a kitchen classic — crisp, cheerful and endlessly homely. In a fresh blue and white it feels breezy and coastal; in a soft green or warm red it feels country and welcoming. It's the pattern that makes a breakfast nook feel like the nicest seat in the house.
The orchard kitchen
Fruit designs and the kitchen were made for each other. Cherries, pears, strawberries or a proud pineapple bring an appetising, characterful cheer that suits the room perfectly. It's a playful, characterful look with a lovely sense of the table and the harvest.
The botanical kitchen
For something fresh and calm, a botanical or leafy design brings the garden indoors. Greenery feels clean and natural against pale cabinetry, and lifts a kitchen with a bright, restful energy. It's a modern, considered take on kitchen pattern.
The heritage kitchen
For a kitchen with a sense of history, a classic stripe, a subtle damask or a heritage design brings a settled, gracious character. It's the look of an established home, considered and calm, and beautiful in a period property.
Making your look your own
Whichever look you love, it's yours to tailor: your colour way, your scale, your finish. For busy kitchen walls, our hard-wearing, wipeable Heavy-Grade paper is the sensible choice; all our finishes are printed to order on FSC-approved, PVC- and VOC-free paper.
Order a sample and see your chosen look against your cabinets before you commit.
Frequently Asked Questions About Styling Kitchen Wallpaper
What are the best kitchen wallpaper looks?
Some of the loveliest are the country kitchen floral, the fresh gingham kitchen, the orchard fruit kitchen, the botanical kitchen and the heritage kitchen. Each brings warmth and character to the busiest room in the house.
What wallpaper suits a country kitchen?
A soft floral, a wildflower meadow or a gingham check all bring that cosy, farmhouse warmth. Fruit and orchard designs suit a country kitchen beautifully too, with their appetising, homely charm.
Is wallpaper practical in a kitchen?
Yes, if you choose the right walls and finish. Keep it away from directly behind the hob and sink, and choose our hard-wearing, wipeable Heavy-Grade paper for busy areas. Dining ends, nooks and pantries are ideal spots.
Can I get any of these kitchen looks in my own colour?
Yes — every design is printed to order in your chosen colour way and scale, so any look can be matched to your cabinetry and worktops, made especially for you.
Absolutely gorgeous and high quality wallpaper. We got samples from multiple brands and I could tell just by the feel of this one how high quality it is.
The print is a total Florida vibe. It feels vintage, tropical, very old Florida. The 'summer' color way feels bright but isn't overwhelming. Truly love this wallpaper.
Ordered 2 rolls, managed in one roll. Quickest and easiest wallpaper I’ve put up. Hardly any wastage due to repeating pattern. Got a refund for the roll I didn’t use within a few days of returning also. When returning I emailed C&K for instructions and was given promptly and clearly. Would recommend and would buy again.
I've never worked with peel & stick wallpaper before. It was a little tricky to get use to, but I got the hang of it & the process went smoothly! It's sticking great, weeks later, no peeling anywhere! I absolutely love how this print transformed my dining room!
Nice paper to put up, paste the wall, but hard paper to match up.
Initially did not order enough paper and ordered 2 additional rolls, I was concerned that perhaps the colour would not match but I need not have worried as it was fine.
In such a small area by my front door lobby there were lots of corners and uneven walls, but the paper was very easy with the paste the wall option the first time I have used this and much cleaner and more forgiving when trying to match patterns.
Wow love this wallpaper, have it in two rooms in different background colours in my cottage. Highly recommend Claret & Key, could not be happier 5 stars all the way.
Loved the pattern. Looks so nice in our home. Harley spring eucalyptus. Matches perfectly with Benjamin Moore seabrook sage. Great coordinate with our powder bath that has Hilda Spring peel and stick paper. Thanks do letting us have so many color choices. As well as seasonal tones.
Applying the wallpaper was a new experience for me, but I’m very happy with the outcome. It was great to have the freedom to reposition the paper when necessary as I figured out a good process.
The paper is beautiful, easy to work with (according to my husband!) and it looks so good. Really happy with it, the tracker is helpful to know where it’s at ahead of arriving and so pleased with the finished result. We got the Autumn version and the colouring is stunning, even my teenage son has been talking about how cosy the room is now!
The paper is beautiful, easy to work with (according to my husband!) and it looks so good. Really happy with it, the tracker is helpful to know where it’s at ahead of arriving and so pleased with the finished result.
This wallpaper is gorgeous and an instant upgrade to our dining room. I have received so many compliments on this wallpaper. The print is delicate and makes a statement without being overpowering. We ordered extra rolls, and customer service was fantastic with our return request. I have recommended this company to all my friends!
I was so very happy when the wallpaper arrived it is even better than the advert.
Beautiful quality and my decorator said it was so great to hang on the wall.
My daughter loves it too so will be reordering very soon.
Many thanks
Dawn
We are totally in love with our new wallpaper for our lounge. It arrived quickly and in excellent quality. We are already looking for our next design 🥰
