On the Hunt for Wallpaper?

Written by: Shelley Amato - Adorn Design Group

“OK, I’LL BE HONEST I’M REALLY NOT OVER THE WHOLE WALLPAPER THING. AS A MATTER OF FACT I TRY TO INCORPORATE IT INTO EVERY ONE OF MY DESIGNS. ”

If done right, wallpaper can be just as effective in achieving that wow factor as that great chandelier or that heirloom anchor piece everyone sees when they first walk into the room.

Wallpaper yes Wallpaper.

Daunting to say the least not only to shop for but also to commit to let alone hang. This is one of those design elements that if handled wrong watch out.. expect sleepless nights and bouts of anxiety. But, if done correctly it will MAKE THE ROOM..

Wallpaper not only provides a pattern to a room but can actually make the rest of the room easier to design because well, one you now have a pattern choice, two your color concept has just been decided and three the theme of the room had been created. BAM ! high impact.

Clients are always asking me, “who are your go-to vendors for wallpaper”. While some completely shy away from the suggestions, many these days are open to further discussions.

Looking back at my projects, I find more than 70% of my rooms have been wallpapered. The rooms where I splurged with wallpaper in my experience were easier to design and looked more pulled together.

Wallpaper offers something special to help set the tone, makes things more simple and super special.

To show a few examples here are some of the projects I’ve done with wallpaper. For this blog, I’m narrowing it down to my top 3 picks.

Phillip Jeffries

Know as one of the worlds leader in natural, textured and specialty wallcoverings. Based in New Jersey, they stock approximately one million yards of wallpaper with many that can be shipped out same day. For this project we choose Gold Coast Silk 4198 Jetty Grey

Phillip Jeffries wallpaper is known for its unique and high quality textural wallcoverings. The selection of over 1,000 designer wallpaper products includes a variety of different woven materials, from paper and gold leaf to grasscloth and natural granite.

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Vahallan

Passion. Creativity. Innovation. Designed and hand-painted in the Heartland, Vahallan's wall coverings can be found in some of the most stylish and luxurious homes, hotels, and businesses in the United States and around the world.

For this project we applied the pattern Nightlands lot# 0418 from the collection Moffat. Its texture mimics weathered sand dunes. With flowing linear patterns, Moffat provides design spaces with an earthy, rustic flair.

JF Fabrics

JF Fabrics is a wholesale distributor of residential and contract hospitality upholstery, wallcovering, drapery hardware, area rugs and tassels, tapes and trim. Their products are versatile in form and function, showcasing intricate patterns across a wide range of colours while providing more design possibilities for interiors. With a 97% in-stock rate and same-day shipping their beautiful and diverse product line has something for everyone.

For this project we used 6027-51. Definite wow factor, with this large scale modern floral wallpaper with mirrored imagery. Calming lavender and blush tones.

GAME CHANGERS.

Need a quick fix on a problem wall or maybe a cute concept in a child’s room without all the fuss, time, and expense of whole room wallcoverings? Try removable wallpaper, super fun so easy to hang, and no long term commitments. Here’s my top three.

Chasing Paper: A mix of playful patterns sophisticated florals and modern graphics.
Drop It Modern Design House: Several options including Trompe l’oeil designs and edgy painted murals.