HGTV's Mina Starsiak Hawk Shares Her Favorite Spoonflower Wallpapers For A Unique Space

The wallpaper trend has withstood the test of ever changing interior design, and seems like it's here to stay. While the fads are constantly changing, people seem to enjoy the engaging and elevated finish this decor adds to a space. And, with so many patterns, prints, textures, and colors to choose from, there is literally a wallpaper option for every home. HGTV star Mina Starsiak Hawk recently just shared her favorite wallpapers from coveted brand Spoonflower, known for their team of creatives, DIYers, and artists. The designs she chose range from colorful florals, to prints influenced by the far East and Asian cultures, to geometric patterns that can work within a variety of spaces.

Starsiak Hawk is no stranger to implementing eye-catching wallpapers to enhance a home's aesthetic. Spoonflower is known for their unique, on demand designs. This makes this collection is a match made in HGTV heaven, giving fans and DIYers the inspiration they need to update their rooms to suit their vision. The really exciting part of incorporating wallpaper is that, despite the name, it doesn't have to be used on walls alone. You can get really creative with these different prints, to make your dwelling a work of art worthy of its own HGTV special. Plus, the Spoonflower makes peel and stick wallpaper, as well as traditional non-pasted, and pre-pasted options for easy application and removal.

Starsiak Hawk's picks allow fans and followers to choose from options that vary in color and intensity. So, if you prefer pin striping or stripes in general, you might like the Caroline Stripe Mink Aqua, the AEGEAN Stripe Navy, or even the Pastel Rainbow Stripe wallpaper, all of which feature different versions of the classic pattern. These, along with Starsiak Hawk's other choices in this category, are great for rooms that can benefit from a little added color and dimension, without committing to a heavy print or too much color.

For rooms that you want to either cover or create an accent wall with a floral print, choices including Blush King Protea Art Deco, Wild 7a, and Romana are ideal. These also vary from bold to simple so you can easily find one that works with your palette and aesthetics. The Chinoiserie is an iconic pattern, ideal for an entire guest room or even a small yet elegant bathroom. Scattered Earth Tones and the Rainbow Pastel stripes make for wonderful children's rooms wallpapers, using these as either an accent wall or for the entire room.

While wallpaper is certainly made for covering entire walls or even whole rooms, you can get creative with how you incorporate Starsiak Hawk's choices. If you love a certain pattern, but feel like it could be too much for a large surface (like an accent wall), look for innovative ways to add the wallpaper to your space. For example, why not use it as shelf liner and inside other furniture pieces, so it can be seen but is not overpowering. This can work on the inside of cabinets, bookshelves, or even open air shelving. Use your favorite prints from Starsiak Hawk's collection choices in the kitchen, living room, bedrooms, or even in bathrooms to add dimension and color without overpowering a particular room.

If you have a staircase that isn't carpeted, you could also cut strips of wallpaper and stick them to the risers to feature pops of color or print that matches your aesthetic. Instead of tile, wallpaper is a great way to fill this empty space and enhance your color palettes. You can build on this by also wallpapering the stairwell if you want more of the print featured. Prints like the Retro Whimsy Daisy are great for small splashes of pattern that make a big impact. 

Maybe you found a print you love, but committing to any amount of space beyond several inches to a couple feet is too much. In that case, why not cut out pieces of your preferred pattern and frame it? You can do this several times in one room with different size frames and mix in other works of art, or even use the wallpaper prints in a few rooms to pull the theme through. Get funky and creative with the Carpenter Tools and Tools wallpapers, which would look great as framed pieces in the garage or shed. 

Another way to include wallpaper is to place it on a wall behind a large shelf or fixture, so only a little bit of the print or pattern shows through. This works great with large bookshelves that have openings at the back, elevating pieces like the IKEA KALLAX and similar designs. The large pieces of furniture become a focal point, and the wallpaper acts as a pop of color or art behind that doesn't feel heavy or eccentric — just a small pop of interest.

Lastly, you can use any of Starsiak Hawk's Spoonflower choices to give your ceilings a bold makeover. This is an extremely creative and out-of-the-box way to use it, but it will also elevate any room and give it a fun edge.  Plus, the pop of print on the ceiling will bring in an artistic flair that can tie in different colors despite the rest of the room's more simplistic decor. For example, Starsiak Hawk recommends Swallows & Magnolias as well as Almond Blossoms, two multi-hued prints. You can pull colors from these inspire the color palette of your space for a cohesive look.

You don't have to go vibrant and colorful with your ceiling though. Starsiak Hawk's choices provide enough variety to give buyers options within similar categories, and still stay within their realm of comfort and style. Plus, because the wallpaper isn't at eye level when entering the room, it won't feel like too much on the walls if you prefer more toned-down interiors. For a more subtle look, you can use the Grasscloth in Coastal Green print to inject a bit of visual interest and texture overhead.