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18th Century Wallpapers & Wall Murals

Eighteenth century wallpapers carry a sense of refinement that few other styles can match. Drawing from the decorative arts of the 1700s, this aesthetic typically includes pastoral landscapes, hand-painted botanical studies, toile-style scenes and classical ornamental motifs that defined the period. The palette tends toward soft, muted tones, dusty blues, warm ivories, sage greens and faded terracottas, giving these wall murals a quality that feels both aged and timeless.

Rooms Where the Richness Has Room to Breathe

18th century mural wallpaper can work particularly well in dining rooms, formal sitting rooms and master bedrooms, where detailed imagery has space to make an impression. A single feature wall is often enough to anchor the space, though in larger rooms a full surround can recreate the immersive feel of a period interior. Hallways and entryways are also worth considering, where a toile or botanical scene sets an immediate tone as soon as you walk through the door.

Pairing with Furniture and Textiles

These wallpapers pair naturally with traditional furniture in dark woods like mahogany or walnut, brass hardware and soft textiles such as linen or velvet. The combination reinforces the period character without feeling overdone. For a less conventional approach, 18th century antique-style murals can also hold their own alongside clean-lined modern furniture, where the contrast between old and new feels intentional rather than mismatched. Keeping adjoining rooms in neutral tones helps maintain balance across the wider space.

Calibrating How Much the Wallpaper Leads

One thing worth thinking about is how prominently you want the wallpaper to feature. In a smaller room, a single feature wall with an eighteenth century design can anchor the space without overwhelming it. In a more formal or larger room, taking the pattern across multiple walls reinforces the period atmosphere. If you are working with existing furniture or architectural details, muted ivory or sage-toned designs tend to sit more quietly alongside other elements, while deeper, more saturated versions of the palette can carry a room on their own.

Orchard Reverie (no animals), Cream

Orchard Reverie (no animals), Cream

$4.10/sq. ft

Patinated Linen Toile de Jouy, Navy

Patinated Linen Toile de Jouy, Navy

$4.10/sq. ft

Orchard Reverie Pattern, Cream

Orchard Reverie Pattern, Cream

$4.10/sq. ft

Kasumi Garden, Parchment Cream

Kasumi Garden, Parchment Cream

$4.10/sq. ft

Jungle Still Life

Jungle Still Life

$4.10/sq. ft

Enchanted Grove Tapestry, Greens

Enchanted Grove Tapestry, Greens

$4.10/sq. ft

Rambling Rose, Ivory on Cloud

Rambling Rose, Ivory on Cloud

$4.10/sq. ft

Garden of Myth and Memory Pattern, White

Garden of Myth and Memory Pattern, White

$4.10/sq. ft

Garden of Myth and Memory, Sky

Garden of Myth and Memory, Sky

$4.10/sq. ft

Historic Lands, Khaki

Historic Lands, Khaki

$4.10/sq. ft

Riverbank Oak Landscape, Olive

Riverbank Oak Landscape, Olive

$4.10/sq. ft

Enchanted Grove Tapestry, Blues

Enchanted Grove Tapestry, Blues

$4.10/sq. ft

Patinated Linen Toile de Jouy, Brick

Patinated Linen Toile de Jouy, Brick

$4.10/sq. ft

My Floral Abode, Lime

My Floral Abode, Lime

$4.10/sq. ft

French Landscape, Earth

French Landscape, Earth

$4.10/sq. ft

Hokusai Wave

Hokusai Wave

$4.10/sq. ft

French Landscape, Forest Green

French Landscape, Forest Green

$4.10/sq. ft

Sketch of the Harbor I

Sketch of the Harbor I

$4.10/sq. ft

Patinated Linen Toile de Jouy, Terracotta

Patinated Linen Toile de Jouy, Terracotta

$4.10/sq. ft

Paris Map 1700s

Paris Map 1700s

$4.10/sq. ft

Jungle Islands

Jungle Islands

$4.10/sq. ft

French Landscape, Indigo

French Landscape, Indigo

$4.10/sq. ft

Bird and Leaves IV

Bird and Leaves IV

$4.10/sq. ft

Bird Harmony, Butter

Bird Harmony, Butter

$4.10/sq. ft

French Landscape, Dusty Blue

French Landscape, Dusty Blue

$4.10/sq. ft

Enchanted Grove Tapestry, Rich

Enchanted Grove Tapestry, Rich

$4.10/sq. ft

Take me to the Garden Blue

Take me to the Garden Blue

$4.10/sq. ft

Patinated Linen Toile de Jouy, Olive

Patinated Linen Toile de Jouy, Olive

$4.10/sq. ft

Cabinet of Curiosities

Cabinet of Curiosities

$4.10/sq. ft

Japanese Flock of Cranes

Japanese Flock of Cranes

$4.10/sq. ft

Map of Winds

Map of Winds

$4.10/sq. ft

Backyard Birds

Backyard Birds

$4.10/sq. ft

Intaglio Clouds, Ink Blue

Intaglio Clouds, Ink Blue

$4.10/sq. ft

Antique Celestial Chart, Haemisphaerium Stellatum Australe Antiquum

Antique Celestial Chart, Haemisphaerium Stellatum Australe Antiquum

$4.10/sq. ft

Fairy Tale Toile de Jouy

Fairy Tale Toile de Jouy

$4.10/sq. ft

Floral Heaven, Ecru

Floral Heaven, Ecru

$4.10/sq. ft

French Landscape, Black Ink

French Landscape, Black Ink

$4.10/sq. ft

19th Century Map Of The World

19th Century Map Of The World

$4.10/sq. ft

Park Etching

Park Etching

$4.10/sq. ft

Enchanted Grove Tapestry, Beige

Enchanted Grove Tapestry, Beige

$4.10/sq. ft

Bird Harmony, Muted

Bird Harmony, Muted

$4.10/sq. ft

French Landscape, Soft Grey

French Landscape, Soft Grey

$4.10/sq. ft

Floral Heaven, Pastels

Floral Heaven, Pastels

$4.10/sq. ft

Patinated Linen Toile de Jouy, Sunflower

Patinated Linen Toile de Jouy, Sunflower

$4.10/sq. ft

Floral Heaven, Vibrant

Floral Heaven, Vibrant

$4.10/sq. ft

Royal Garden I

Royal Garden I

$4.10/sq. ft

Royal Procession

Royal Procession

$4.10/sq. ft

Patinated Linen Toile de Jouy, Ink

Patinated Linen Toile de Jouy, Ink

$4.10/sq. ft

Patinated Linen Toile de Jouy, B&W

Patinated Linen Toile de Jouy, B&W

$4.10/sq. ft

Peony Tree Landscape, Beige

Peony Tree Landscape, Beige

$4.10/sq. ft

Peony Tree Landscape, Mist

Peony Tree Landscape, Mist

$4.10/sq. ft

Patinated Linen Toile de Jouy, Stone

Patinated Linen Toile de Jouy, Stone

$4.10/sq. ft

Intaglio Clouds, Storm

Intaglio Clouds, Storm

$4.10/sq. ft

Peony Tree, Mint

Peony Tree, Mint

$4.10/sq. ft

Enchanted Grove Tapestry, Stone

Enchanted Grove Tapestry, Stone

$4.10/sq. ft

Birds in the Garden Green

Birds in the Garden Green

$4.10/sq. ft

Krishna Bids Farewell

Krishna Bids Farewell

$4.10/sq. ft

Peony Tree, Creme

Peony Tree, Creme

$4.10/sq. ft

Bird Harmony, Cream

Bird Harmony, Cream

$4.10/sq. ft

Ramakien, Thai Painting

Ramakien, Thai Painting

$4.10/sq. ft