The entryway is the first thing guests see when they walk into your home — and the last thing they see when they leave. It sets the tone for everything that follows. Wallpaper in an entryway is one of the highest-impact, lowest-commitment design moves you can make, because the surface area is typically small and the visual payoff is enormous.
This guide covers the best entryway wallpaper ideas by style, placement, and room type. Browse our collections to find the perfect pattern — start with our Botanical Wallpaper and Geometric Wallpaper collections for the most popular entryway choices.
Why Entryways Are Perfect for Bold Wallpaper
Entryways operate by different rules than the rest of the house. Guests pass through briefly — which means you can use a bolder, more dramatic pattern here than you might in a room where you spend hours every day. A pattern that might feel overwhelming in a living room feels perfectly calibrated in an entryway. The small surface area also means you use very little material, making it one of the most affordable rooms to wallpaper.
Best Entryway Wallpaper Styles
Bold Botanicals
Lush botanical prints — oversized tropical leaves, dense garden scenes, dramatic jungle patterns — make a powerful first impression in an entryway. They bring life and energy to a transitional space and set a warm, welcoming tone for the rest of the home. Browse our Botanical Wallpaper collection and Botanical & Biophilic collection.
Geometric Patterns
Clean geometric wallpaper — bold arches, graphic diamonds, strong grid patterns — creates a striking, contemporary entryway. High-contrast geometric prints make a strong architectural statement in a transitional space. Browse our Geometric Wallpaper collection.
Dark and Moody Prints
A dark, atmospheric wallpaper in an entryway creates a dramatic, gallery-like first impression. Deep botanical prints, rich florals, and moody abstract patterns on dark backgrounds feel luxurious and intentional. Explore our Moody collection.
Stripes
Vertical stripe wallpaper in an entryway elongates the space visually, making ceilings feel higher and narrow hallways feel less cramped. Classic stripes in bold contrasting tones make a strong statement; tonal stripes create a more subtle, refined effect. Browse our Stripes collection.
Heritage and Classic Prints
Toile, damask, and classic floral prints in an entryway feel refined and welcoming. These patterns have a timeless quality that suits both traditional and transitional homes. Explore our Modern Heritage collection and Damask Wallpaper collection.
Entryway Wallpaper Ideas by Style
Grand and Dramatic
For an entryway that makes an unforgettable first impression, go bold. A large-scale botanical, a rich dark floral, or a dramatic geometric pattern sets a confident, design-forward tone for the entire home. Pair with a statement mirror, a sculptural light fixture, and minimal accessories to let the wallpaper take center stage.
Warm and Welcoming
For an entryway that feels warm and inviting, choose a botanical or floral print in warm, earthy tones — terracotta, sage, warm cream. These colors feel grounded and hospitable. Browse our Warm & Organic collection and Terracotta & Warm Tones collection.
Modern and Minimal
For a contemporary entryway, a clean geometric or subtle textured wallpaper adds visual interest without clutter. Tone-on-tone patterns and restrained palettes work especially well in modern homes. Browse our Geometric Wallpaper and Textured Wallpaper collections.
Classic and Timeless
For a traditional entryway, toile, damask, and classic stripe wallpaper create an elegant, considered atmosphere. These patterns feel at home in both formal and relaxed traditional interiors. Explore our Modern Heritage collection.
Hallway Wallpaper Tips
Narrow hallways benefit from vertical patterns that draw the eye upward rather than across. Avoid very busy, high-contrast patterns in extremely narrow spaces — they can feel claustrophobic. Instead, choose patterns with a clear vertical orientation or a restrained color palette. Mirrors paired with wallpaper amplify the pattern and make narrow hallways feel wider.
How Much Wallpaper Do You Need for an Entryway?
Measure each wall's width and height, subtract any doors and windows, and add 10–15% for pattern matching and waste. Entryways are typically small, so most installations require only a few rolls or panels — making this one of the most affordable rooms to wallpaper in the entire home.
Shop Entryway Wallpaper at Peel & Pattern
Browse our Botanical Wallpaper, Geometric Wallpaper, Moody collection, and Stripes collection to find the perfect peel-and-stick wallpaper for your entryway or hallway.