This Wallpaper Changes with the Seasons (You Have to See It!) 

If there’s one talent I’ve always wished I had, it would be some level of artistic skill. I’m pretty handy and can find my way around most power tools and DIY projects, but when it comes to wielding an acrylic paint brush with finesse or delicately sketching a landscape scene, I’m out. 

Perhaps that’s why I’ve always been so enamored with hand-painted wallpaper. Styles from big-name brands like Gracie and de Gournay can run into the thousands per panel, so I have an especially soft spot for anyone who can hand-paint a wallpaper that is not only artistically beautiful, but also has the presence to command a room. 

When I came across a video of creator Charlotte Coleman (@wiltshirewonderland) hand-painting wallpaper onto a closet/hallway in her home, I was instantly wowed. This isn’t her first foray into decorating her walls with her own creations — she’s painted colorful designs in her bedroom, bathroom, and even around alcoves — but something about this project was different.

What started as a way to enliven an empty spot in her home turned into a living art display of sorts when Coleman decided to incorporate designs into her wallpaper that are meant to be refreshed with every season. Her first foray, which she posted in early December, paired trendy squiggles and bows with Christmas balls in honor of the holiday season.

Come February, Coleman swapped the ornaments for something a bit more springy by painting over the Christmas balls with pink ovals, which she topped with snowbells, a classic English sign of spring. While the end result is undeniably charming, I’m even more in love with the idea of having a little something around your home that can morph with the seasons. It brings an interactive element into the space that just feels so fun. 

The best part? Unlike traditional wallpaper, which can be difficult to remove (not to mention so expensive that you can’t help but feel stuck with it long-term), this project can easily be painted over when you decide it’s time to do something entirely different with your space. If you’re not as artistically inclined as Coleman (I see you), consider using an acetate stencil to at least create the foundation of your shapes, like a flower, which you can then personalize with your finishing touches. If you’re anything like me, the less freehanding, the better.