Winter Wallpaper Ideas: 6 Seasonal Designs We’re Loving

As the temperature drops and days get shorter, home owners and designers are looking for new ways to elevate their homes and embrace the winter season. One of the best ways to enhance your space is to incorporate winter wallpaper into your interior design.

From icy landscapes, to cozy textures, to ornate florals, there are many wallpaper designs to choose from, each with their own unique connection to the winter season.

At Mitchell Black, we’re all about using wallpaper to transform spaces and express personal styles. Keep reading to discover our favorite winter wallpaper designs and learn tips for creating a stunning winter-inspired home.

Benefits of Seasonal Wallpaper

Seasonal wallpaper is more than just a fun design choice. It can also enhance your mood and help prevent those post-holiday blues. Once the new year has passed, many find the following few months dreary and uninspiring. But the right wallpaper allows you to fully embrace the beauty and calmness of winter throughout the season.

Here are a few benefits of installing a seasonal wallpaper this winter:

• Boosts emotional well-being: A wallcovering with winter-inspired visuals and a cool blue color palette can create a soothing environment.
• Creates a nostalgic atmosphere: While the weather may be cold, images of winter landscapes often evoke warm memories of loved ones.
• Changeable for year-round style: Modern peel and stick wallpapers allow you to change your wallpaper design for each season.
• Perfect for holiday entertaining: If you love throwing parties and entertaining guests, a winter-themed wallpaper acts as the perfect backdrop.

Winter Wallpaper Style Ideas

1. Frosty Forest Wallpaper

Nature-inspired wallpapers are stunning for any time of the year. But choosing a seasonal winter pattern like the snowy pines wallpaper by Gray Malin is a great way to embrace the wild natural beauty of a forested winter wonderland. This aerial photograph depicts the evergreen sprawl found on the snowy mountaintops of Aspen, Colorado.

While this pattern offers a particularly wintery charm, it also works well with a variety of color schemes and styles. Highlight the look with crisp whites, neutral creams, and cool blues to lean into the frosty atmosphere. Or pair it with warm wood tones, deep burgundies, and rich greens to create a cozy contrast.

2. Modern Patterned Winter Wallpaper

If you’re looking for a subtle way to add a chilly wintertime vibe to your home, then a creative patterned wallpaper like the snow polo wallpaper is a great choice. This versatile design features shots of horses and riders during the St. Moritz Polo Championship in Switzerland.

Using strategic design techniques, it initially appears as a classic chevron pattern against a sea of white. But on closer inspection, you’ll find incredible detail in this photographic pattern, from the understated color variations in the riders’ clothing down to the distinct shadows of their steeds.

This wallpaper looks beautiful in any space, but it works especially well as a backdrop for a roaring fireplace. You can also add some vibrant red and green accents to create a festive effect and highlight the winter ambiance.

3. Deep Blue Floral Wallpaper

Florals are often reserved for the warm spring and summer months. But with the right approach, you can enjoy the lush beauty of a floral wallpaper design even during a dark and icy season.

For example, the wild meadow wallpaper in indigo blue uses a layered blossom pattern to create a spectacular design that’s ideal for a winter-inspired interior. The soft shapes, rich blue background, and ornate presentation make the design almost look like a field of ornaments, while the subtle pops of muted yellow create a sense that spring is just around the corner. 

4. Snow-Covered Aesthetic Wallpaper

If you want a fun wall covering with a celebratory feel, the downhill skiers wallpaper from Gray Malin’s collection provides the perfect combination of whimsical winter style and understated appeal. 

The vibrant colors and spontaneous pattern almost looks like confetti or sprinkles from a distance, but it actually features an aerial photograph of skiers as they traverse the snow-covered slopes.

This design infuses winter joy that instantly boosts your mood and sets the stage for a delightful celebration of all the new year has to offer. With such a versatile design, you can use this wallpaper as a seasonal feature or enjoy it year round in an office, kid’s room, or powder room.

5. Rustic Minimalist Wallpaper

Sticking with a nature theme is always a great way to embrace the changing seasons. But a dense evergreen forest is just one type of wintertime beauty. There’s a special kind of serenity that comes once the autumn leaves have fully disappeared and are replaced with fluffy snow and bare trees.

The birch trees wallpaper celebrates the calm stillness of midwinter. By depicting trees of various heights, sizes, and placements, this stunning wallpaper creates an atmosphere that feels both minimalistic and rugged.

6. Cozy Plaid Wallpaper

Classic cottage-inspired patterns like the clark plaid wood lawn green wallpaper create an instantly comfy vibe. By installing this wallpaper in a bedroom or living room, you’ll feel like you just stepped into a cozy winter cabin.

Pair your plaid wallpaper with other ultra-cozy décor items to create the perfect oasis, including:

• Faux-fur throw pillows
• Scented candles
• Wall art featuring rural natural landscapes
• Wooden furniture
• Warm lighting
• Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Winter Wallpaper

1. Choose a Theme

Whether your style is cool and icy or warm and cozy, you can take your seasonal wallpaper to the next level by defining your theme and choosing décor elements that compliment one other. 

Want a Scandinavian winter theme? Choose minimalist furniture, soft whites and creams, and light wooden furniture. Prefer an upscale festive vibe? Choose deep, rich jewel tones and luxurious fabrics like leather and suede.

2. Use Removable Wallpaper for a Quick Refresh

If you want to change up your style for every season, then peel and stick wallpaper is the way to go. This renter-friendly wallpaper type offers easy application and damage-free removal.

3. Don’t Overlook the Importance of Lighting

The colors, textures, and finishes in your space can look very different depending on the lighting you choose. Bright and cool lighting with lots of natural illumination from windows creates an airy and crisp vibe, while dim lamp lighting makes a space feel warm and inviting. It’s all about choosing the right fixtures and tone for your preferred style.

Create Your Winter Wonderland With Mitchell Black Wallpapers

With the winter season ramping up, it’s the perfect time to refresh your space with a new wallpaper. Mitchell Black offers a wide range of diverse winter-themed wallpapers to set the scene for the frosty months ahead.

Check out our designer wallpaper collection and find a design you love. You can also reach out to us via our concierge service to get expert guidance from a design professional.