I am absolutely NOT an expert, but I get a little farmhouse vibe from your DR set (mostly the chairs) and the paper seems more - idk, modern, formal, glam?

I think a softer look (not a stark black and white ) would be better. Maybe a paper that picks up some colors from your rug. Do you have artwork that you could hang on that wall... I am thinking you need something personal....

@tfitz1006- I can see that, I would say my style is really just a mix of what I like!

@threers- yes we are still in the process of hanging stuff (like haven't truly begun much at all!)- we did a gut renovation and addition and it's a slow work in progress. I will be hanging family photos over built ins in adjacent family room, and on the counter of the built in will have some framed photos and lamps. Not sure if I will do family photos on the wallpaper wall or a large mirror, artwork or a combo. etc.

My thinking was that a larger scale bold wallpaper would be good since it's just the one wall and the other things in the space are pretty neutral/plain. The kitchen that is adjacent is white perimeter, grayish/taupey stained island with carrera counters and champagne bronze hardware.

So the wallpaper will not finish the alcove. What are you going to install on top of the wallpaper?

I don't think the wallpaper is required but I do think some effective art is required.

I think you can get the look you want with a smaller pattern and more color...what is your favorite color? Consider using that color or some green from your carpet. Or some wonderful art prints...look up the what is for sale at your nearest museum or art school...Good luck!

@BeverlyFLADeziner Yes I'm definitely hanging something over the wallpaper. Possibly a large-scale mirror or some sort of gallery wall. I definitely want to do wallpaper here. The magnolia home one is much softer.

@Mama Cita Thank you! LOL. I have rolls of both wallpapers (not samples). Hard to see in the photo but the top roll is the magnolia home softer option and the bottom is the hourglass trellis stark option . The charcoal is a taupe-y charcoal.

Also want to point out this nook wall isn't visible unless you are in the family room looking into dining. You can't see it from the kitchen since it's tucked behind a half wall with a pantry cabinet.

Not a pro here - Of your two selections, I think the creamy one works better with the wood shades. Plus the more rectangular shapes in the design work well with your chandelier. But I agree using that pattern on a large space is more formal than the rest of your rooms. I'd suggest narrowing your focus on what else you plan to hang on the wall, and revisit the choice of wallpaper in that context. You could frame a large piece of the wallpaper and hang it as art if the pattern really appeals to you.

I prefer the colors of the not-black one, but the pattern and size of the black one. How many repetitions of the pattern can you fit in for each paper?

How does the softer one look next to the wood top on the built in? I think you’re really on to something. Going with what you like, mixing styles, adds excitement and energy.

@Fori I will have 5 full columns of the pattern and then a half column on each end. I estimate about 3 full trellises plus a little bit from top to bottom (9' ceilings).

Here is the mockup I just put together, with and without a mirror and lamps and what I think will be the amount of trellis pattern on the wall (using the magnolia wallpaper pattern):

The paper looks very nice with the wood and black cabinet. I think a mirror without gridwork might be better ......and maybe shades in black or gold to stand out a bit more?

You have so many horizontal items, it's time to add some vertical items to the mix IMO.

Beautiful Navy Momma! If your layout’s accurate, did you look at the option of avoiding the vertical end cuts? You’re planning art/a mirror over the cabinet, so you’ll see a lot more of the edges than the centered pattern.

Why gold rods? They are hung to high; curtain top should not be touching ceiling

The Magnolia one,hands down. It’s softer, while keeping the graphic pattern you want. I wouldn’t put a grid mirror on top of it- too many straight lines. If you want a mirror, a vertical oval would be better,

IMO the cabinet should have been done to 30" high like a buffet and I do not light the light fisture it is way too large for the table and of course lights the ceiling IMO always bad . As for the wallpaper I think some art on that wall would be 10xbetter you need some color and a much nicer light that lights the table and no mirror on top of that wallpaper if you must go there .Why the wood blinds at all? The drapes are nice and if you need to control light use solar shades that will allow you to keep the view all day and the drapes give you nightime privacy.

I think a mirror for the wallpaper would be better than competing artwork. A couple buffet lamps or wall sconces would be pretty. Consider a gold mirror that mimics the wallpaper pattern. Here's an idea, to be hung either direction.

@Patricia Colwell Consulting, regarding the size of my light fixture, my table is 40x72” extending to 108”. the fixture is 16”x44”… by every guideline I found its within the parameters? It does provide plenty of light for the table and there are also the recessed lights there.

regarding the window shades, they are top down-bottom up, usually we have the bottom half covered and top open, and coordinate with the adjacent space. I did work with a designer for these selections. the buffet cabinets are 30” tall on the 6” baseboard, we considered shorter cabinets but they looked very squat.

i don’t plan or want to be opening and closing curtains at night, I dislike that look and I live in an urban area where the homes are very close together. not a fan of solar shades, they remind me of a restaurant.

i do plan to add more color with art and other accents in the space- haven’t gotten there yet!

@jck910 curtains have been rehung with rings so they are not touching ceiling now.

i haven’t picked any mirror yet, just brainstorming ideas. i agree something vertical or perhaps a large round mirror…. not tackling that decision yet.

i truly appreciate all of your inputs! my husband is no help at all.

If you haven’t already made up your mind about using trellis wallpaper, consider how overwhelmimg it could be. Even if you have to open one up (forfeiting a refund) it would be worth holding up/seeing its effect in your overall space vs just thinking about that wall. I think a bathroom is where this pattern works well, as it creates a look vs being an accent.

The sideboard would be more appreciated, with accessories creating a more personal, interesting wall.