This is a Stick Up! Are boring white walls or drab decor robbing you of your sense of style? Freshen things up with stickers — no we don’t mean the gold star or scratch-n-sniff kind — there is an emerging trend of grown-up wall decals that add quick style with the ease of, well, a sticker.

We’ve tested out a variety of these products to come up with this collection of favorite, fool-proof decorations. You’ll be surprised at the transformation you can make in a single naptime. No hammers or handymen are required, so we’re sure you’ll want to steal these looks.

Wonderful Graffiti. Forget the mess and frustration of stencils and paint, you can get perfect lettering with these custom-made vinyl transfers. The application process is simple: press it on, peel off the backing, and stand back and admire your work. The letters are washable and durable, but for the apartment dwellers or commitment shy, they are also easily removable. Prices vary by size. wonderfulgraffiti.com

Wallter Wall Art. These 3D wall decals remind us of artist’s sculpture. Made from lightweight wood, they are primed white and ready to paint (spray paint works best). The no-fuss installation: peel and stick. Choose from a handful of cool shapes; we picked the circles because they’re easiest to work with — all sides are up and no leveling is required. Prices start at $42. 2modern.com.

Wall Candy. Choose from a cool collection of colorful stickers in a variety of shapes and sizes. These stickers have a reusable adhesive (think Post-It notes) so you can easily remove and rearrange your designs. Prices vary. wallcandyarts.com

Modernseed Freckles. Make your own modern art by arranging these clever white circles on a colored wall. They work equally well on a door or window. These wall stickers can also be easily removed and reused.
Available for $32 at modernseed.com.

Wall Bands. Most of us shudder at the thought of wall paper, but these pre-pasted wall borders are easy to install and remove. (Really!) With all the fears associated with traditional wall paper eliminated, you can freely enjoy the clever colors and designs of these user-friendly wall bands. Available for $59 at twenty2.net.

– Bettijo B. Hirschi