Toile Wallpaper

Toile wallpaper originated in historical French textiles, but it continues to adorn modern homes. The toile wallpaper collection features a range of traditional prints in classic colors like black and white, blue, and pink. It also includes contemporary variations, with western, whimsical, and funky motifs. With premium paper and peel and stick options, you can rest assured every Mitchell Black toile wallpaper is made using quality materials in the USA. Get free samples to see your favorite designs up close before you buy.

Traditional Toile vs. Modern Toile — What's the Difference?

Traditional French toile wallpaper — or toile de Jouy —  originates from textile fabrics in the 18th century, with pastoral scenes in a solid color displayed on top of a light background. But toile designs have come a long way in the last few centuries. Modern toile wallpaper maintains the foundational elements of the concept, but reimagines it with contemporary scenes like cityscapes, animals, and western iconography. 

Like vintage and damask wallpaper, toile designs bring heritage styles into modern homes with stunning motifs and lasting quality. Chinoiserie toile wallpaper offers a slightly different take, blending Eastern-inspired imagery with the same storytelling structure as classic toile wallpaper. 

Toile Wallpaper by Color

Toile wallpaper maintains a two-tone format across designs, with a distinct color for the pattern and a contrasting background. You can find unique two-toned toile wallpaper in a variety of hues, and color is often the most impactful decision you’ll make when it comes to choosing a wallpaper for your space.

Classic color pairings include black and white, French blue with a cream backdrop, and soft pink on crisp white. These colorways lend themselves to a timeless, romantic look that works well in traditional homes and formal spaces.

For a modern approach, a green toile wallpaper brings an earthy, botanical vibe, while warm beige and neutral toile wallpaper feels more quiet and contemporary.

Toile Peel & Stick Wallpaper

Toile peel and stick wallpaper offers the same variety of detailed, story-focused motifs in an easy-to-handle material. With a self-adhesive backing, toile wallpaper in peel and stick allows you to simply press your design onto your wall without any paste or glue. Toile removable wallpaper is DIY-friendly and perfect for renters who want gorgeous style with an easy, mess-free application.

You’ll also find the same incredible variety of colorways, from green and blue toile wallpaper to classic black and white toile wallpaper. Browse our top peel and stick wallpapers and watch your space transform.

Where To Use Toile Wallpaper

Toile wallpaper for a bathroom or powder room creates a layered design, adding character and intricate detail to compact spaces without feeling busy. You can also consider adding a bedroom toile wallpaper to act as large-scale artwork. Choose blue or pink for a soft appearance or black and white for a graphic look. 

Dining rooms and toile wallpaper are a match made in heaven, providing a soft, upscale look that invites your dinner guests to take a closer look. Adding a toile nursery wallpaper brings beautiful whimsy to a baby’s first room, but you may want to opt for a smaller-scale motif to avoid overwhelming the space.

FAQ

What is toile wallpaper? 

Toile wallpaper features a repeating pastoral scene printed in a single color against a contrasting backdrop. While the style originated in 18th century French fabrics, modern toile wallpapers feature a range of diverse narrative patterns and landscapes.

What rooms work best with toile wallpaper?

Toile wallpaper can look beautiful in any space, but it’s particularly suited to powder rooms, bedrooms, dining rooms, and nurseries. These wallpapers tend to work best in smaller spaces, as large surface areas can overwhelm the intricate detail in the patterns.

Is toile wallpaper traditional or can it look modern? 

Toile is often considered a highly traditional wallpaper style, but modern toile wallpapers have completely transformed the way toile can be used in contemporary interiors. Modern toile prints keep the traditional format but update the imagery with contemporary subjects like western motifs and funky graphics.