Chinoiserie is the most romantic thing you can do to a wall: trailing branches, blossom, and birds mid-flight in the style of hand-painted silk panels that European houses have coveted since the 1700s.

The modern versions here give you that heirloom look on easy-to-hang non-woven paper, at a fraction of hand-painted prices. It’s a natural fit for bedrooms, dining rooms and powder rooms — anywhere you want guests to stop mid-sentence. Pale duck-egg and blush grounds keep it airy; darker grounds turn it opulent.

Because chinoiserie designs often have large repeats and panel-like layouts, measure carefully — the roll calculator plus a $10 sample will save you both money and heartache.