The Best Wallpaper Companies
When it comes to wallpaper I think it can be overwhelming because there’s so much out there and a lot to consider. Is this too trendy? Is it going to be too bold? Will still I love it in my home for years to come? I think these are all reasonable questions but the idea is to search for something that matches your aesthetic so it will go with everything in your home from your floors to other rooms that may be painted to what you buy in the future. There are also a lot of lines to consider. There seems to be one for every client. Check out five of my favorite brands that have great collections that will tie into your space right now!
Pierre Frey began in 1935 in Paris. It has since expanded to fabrics, furniture, and accessories. What I love about Pierre Frey is that their collections are organized by patterns—semi-plain & textured, stripes, geometric, small designs, large designs. They also organize their collections by material—vinyl, panoramic, & printed. Because every wallpaper has their own characteristics, do they not?
“Babylon” by Pierre Frey.
PSA: I shamelessly fangirl Kelly Wearstler. I often comment on her swoon-worthy Instagrams, “Kelly!” “Kelly.” and “Kellyyyy”.
I think she appreciates an honest admirer because she will “like” these comments in reply. She is someone I look up to because she is so in tune to the beat of her own drum. My mom showed me her long ago when she purchased her first book, Domicillium Decoratus. It was published in 2006 long before Kelly Wearstler became a household name. In Domicilium Decoratus she writes, “Each room deserves dignity, respect, and a healthy dose of laughter.”
A Graffito bathroom courtesy of @baileyaustindesign.
Kelly Wearstler decorated Cameron Diaz’s living room in a cool blush wallpaper.
Cole And Son’s “Chamber Angels”
A beautiful laundry room via @cole-and-son, “Frutto Proibito.”
When it comes to my favorite wallpaper line, hands down it is De Gournay. I can’t get enough of this line. It was founded in 1986 by Hannah Cecil Gurney in London. The line features hand-painted murals in the most beautiful colors. The intricate detailing can take months to procure but it is worth the wait.
I live for the days when I get to work with clients who love De Gournay as much as I do. Check out https://www.veranda.com/home-decorators/g27273730/bedroom-wallpaper-ideas/ for wallpaper bedroom inspiration including a beautiful De Gournay-adorned bedroom.
Hannah Cecil Gurney’s kitchen in a custom De Gournay.
Gurney son’s first word was “turtle” because his walls were decked out in hand-painted turtles and fish. Precious!
Calico is great for the modernist because it explores gradients, metallics, woven natural fibers, and even NASA telescope imagery. It follows the arts of Suminagashi (Japanese for paper marbling) and Ebru (Turkish for paper marbling), emanating from centuries ago. It is their expansion of traditional practices that makes Calico Wallpaper one-of-a-kind. “Through experimentation with the re-appropriation of traditional art forms, and the digital enlargement of unique, handmade patterns, the idea was born to create custom fit, non-repeating wall murals.”
A beautiful Calico wallpaper adjorns a bedroom, @melanieraines.
Need something classic, elegant, and will come through without fail look to Phillip Jeffries. I consider it the safest company because the collections are super reliable. Eric Bershad founded the company in 1976 with just 10 grasscloth linens out of his garage. It has expanded so much that the company now has a 20,000 sq ft showroom in New Jersey.
@phillipjeffriesltd
“Rivets” resembles metal detailing, via @jessicadleddesign.
I take into consideration Thibauts collections of wallpaper for the tailored client. According to their website, the company began in New York in 1886 by Richard E. Thibaut, an American of Parisian descent. Once heralded as the “world's largest wallpaper company” Thibaut began as a successful retailer and with multiple distribution points in Boston, New York and Newark.
Thibaut has subtle wallpaper options that bring just the right touches to a well-furnished and styled room. It also leans more towards a traditional taste so it is also dependable in that way. I like the collections because you can still make a bold statement.
Decorate even your tiniest room in head-to-toe Thibaut “Painted Desert”, via @thibaut_1886.
@fennebresque_interiors.