Temporary Wallpaper

Temporary wallpaper is a large format wall mural you can keep for a semester, a season, or a lease. It goes up with a sticky back and comes down when your plans change. You get a finished feature wall without paint, paste, or a long commitment. Every print is scaled to your space, so it covers the wall you actually have. Pick a design for the time you need and order it at your wall size.

Short term wall decor from Giffywalls is a custom size mural printed to the width and height of one wall. Giffywalls ships each order ready to hang with an adhesive back. Students, apartment tenants, and home sellers use these prints to change a room for a set period.

What Is Temporary Wallpaper and How Long Does It Last?

It is a sticky back mural built to come down without repairs, and it can stay up for years. The word temporary describes how easily it leaves, not how quickly it fails. On smooth, cured paint in a dry room, the print holds its color and grip for a long time. Many people keep one design for a full lease, then order a new one for the next home. Others change it every few months to match a mood or a season. The timeline is yours to set, not the wall. Strong sun, steam, and heat shorten its life, so place it with care. A wall out of direct afternoon sun keeps colors richer for longer. That flexibility is why temporary wallpaper suits people who like to change their space often.

Can You Use Temporary Wall Murals in a Dorm or First Apartment?

Yes, and they are one of the easiest ways to make a small first space feel personal. Dorm rooms often have painted block walls, bare beige paint, and strict decor rules. A temporary wall mural covers one wall with color without breaking those rules. Check your housing guide first, since some schools limit what can go on walls. Block walls need to be smooth and clean for a firm hold. Measure only the wall above your desk or bed if space is tight. For more ideas, browse our dorm room wall ideas. First apartments follow the same logic. One large print behind a sofa or bed does more than a dozen small frames. When you move out, the wall goes back to plain in a few minutes.

Seasonal Designs You Can Swap

A temporary design lets your walls follow the calendar, not one fixed look. Keep the same wall size for every order, and each swap takes about an afternoon. Take the old panels down slowly, wipe the wall, and hang the next design.

Spring

Soft florals, cherry blossoms, and pale greens bring fresh life to a dining nook or entry wall. Light garden scenes suit rooms that finally get more sun. Open the windows and let the wall match the view outside.

Summer

Ocean scenes, palm leaves, and bright tropical color give a living room a beach house feel. Cool blues and sandy tones keep sunny rooms calm. Families often use this look in playrooms and breakfast corners.

Fall

Rust, mustard, and deep forest tones warm up a room as the evenings get shorter. Misty woods and golden leaf prints pair well with wool throws and warm wood. A reading corner or bedroom wall is a natural spot for this look.

Winter

Snowy pines, quiet mountains, and starry skies make a cozy backdrop for long nights. Deep jewel tones add warmth to a living room without any paint. Keep the design calm enough to stay up from December through February.

Plan Your Next Swap

Planning ahead makes every change easy. Many homeowners order the next print while the current one is still up. Temporary wallpaper keeps each swap simple, with no paint and no drying time. See our newest designs for the season ahead to plan your next change.

Temporary Festive Decor

A sticky back mural gives each holiday its own wall, then clears the way for the next one. Order every design at the same wall size, and each swap takes about an afternoon. Here is how the biggest occasions of the year look on one feature wall.

Halloween

Moody forest scenes, full moons, and deep midnight skies set a spooky tone without a single nail. Entry halls and party rooms get the most reaction from guests. Hang it in early October and peel it down once the candy is gone.

Black Friday

Stores, studios, and home offices can refresh one wall for the busiest shopping weekend of the year. A bold, clean backdrop frames product displays and gives social posts a sharp look. Take it down after the weekend, and the wall is ready for Christmas.

Christmas

Snowy pines, warm cabin tones, and starry winter skies give a living room a true holiday feel. The mural becomes the backdrop for the tree, family photos, and gift opening. It comes down cleanly once the decorations go back into storage.

New Year

Gold tones, midnight blues, and glittering night skies suit a New Year's Eve party wall. One printed backdrop gives guests a ready photo spot at midnight. Keep it up through January for a fresh start to the year.

Easter

Pastel florals, spring meadows, and soft garden scenes brighten a dining nook for Easter brunch. The same wall makes a cheerful backdrop for egg hunts and family photos. Switch to fresh greens once spring settles in.

Valentine's Day

Blush pinks, soft roses, and warm reds set a romantic mood for dinner at home. A bedroom or dining wall works best for this short, sweet season.

Fourth of July

Red, white, and blue patterns or wide summer skies suit a holiday party wall. Dining rooms and walls near the patio door make the best spots for guest photos.

Thanksgiving

Rust, mustard, and harvest brown tones warm a dining room for the big family meal. A soft autumn forest or falling leaf print frames the table without crowding it.

Is Apartment Wallpaper Worth It on a One Year Lease?

Yes, apartment wallpaper earns its place even on a short lease. A plain white rental can feel like a waiting room until something personal goes up. One feature wall gives the space a clear style from the day you move in. Choose the wall you see most, usually behind the sofa or the bed. Light patterns keep a small apartment open, while darker scenes add depth to large rooms. For smooth rental walls, our apartment wallpaper with a sticky backing is a strong match. When the lease ends, the panels come off and the wall returns to plain. You can then repeat the look in your next place with a print sized to the new wall. Temporary wallpaper also skips the patch and paint work many tenants face at move out.

Temporary Wall Coverings for Nurseries and Kids Rooms

Kids rooms change faster than any other room in the house. A nursery mural with soft clouds suits a newborn, but not a ten year old. Temporary wall coverings let the room grow in stages. Temporary wallpaper follows each stage without a single coat of paint. Start with gentle pastels and animals, then move to maps, space, or dinosaurs. Teen years might bring bold abstracts or moody night skies. Each change needs no painting and no drying time. Kids can help choose the next design, which makes the room feel like their own. Hang the mural away from radiators and keep furniture a little off the wall. Browse our kids room designs that grow with them for ideas at every age. Order the new print at the same size, and the swap takes one weekend morning.

Can Temporary Wall Paper Help Stage a Home or Short Stay Rental?

Yes, a single feature wall gives listing photos and guest rooms a clear focal point. Buyers scroll quickly, and a room with one strong design is easier to remember. Keep staging choices calm, such as soft landscapes, light wood, or quiet neutrals. Designs with broad appeal photograph best. Short stay hosts can give each room its own mood without a lasting change. Pop up shops and event spaces use the same idea for a set period. Everything comes down cleanly once the sale closes or the season ends. Our short stay rental makeover ideas show how hosts use one wall to set a memorable scene. Temporary wall paper also saves time, because there is no paint to dry before the next showing.

Browse the temporary wallpaper collection, choose a design for the time you need, and get yours made to fit.