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The Wallpaper Issue

Thursday, April 15, 2021 | By: Tina Delia, NCIDQ

 
 
 
 

Up on the blog this week, it's all about wallpaper.  Whether you want to set a soothing mood with a muted backdrop or create a bold, eye-catching accent wall, one interior design rule always holds true: The right wallpaper can transform a space.

In recent years, wallpaper has reemerged as top trend in across the style spectrum, so it's no surprise that manufacturers have expanded their collections to include everything from floral and fauna favorites to vibrant and subdued geometrics to lovely landscapes (and so much more). But selecting the right wallpaper isn't quite as simple as finding a pattern that speaks to you; choosing adhesives, materials, and square footage can make the task seem daunting.

But fear not, we're here to help! We've put together this guide to help you consider all of the above. Wherever your interior design taste may lie, or whatever space you live in, there's an option for you.

What is the Right Adhesive for me?

Unpasted

A traditional wallpaper format that's long-lasting and a timeless choice for any interior.

  • Adhesive or paste required
  • Typically arrives untrimmed for precise alignment
  • Commonly found with grass cloth and specialty wallpapers
  • Professional installation recommended

Prepasted SureStrip

With water-activated backing, prepasted wallpaper allows for paste-free application and easy removal.

  • Prepasted backing is water activated (like a postage stamp)
  • Simply mist or dip in water before applying
  • Eliminates messy installation
  • Removes with ease in full strips

Removable Peel & Stick

A DIY-friendly option that’s great for apartment living, Peel & Stick applies to your walls like a giant sticker.

  • Self-adhesive backing presses on with ease
  • No water or paste required
  • Leaves no residue
  • Easy to remove, replace, and reposition while installing

PHOTO CRED:  PINTEREST

What is the right Material for me?

Grass cloth & Naturals

Handwoven from natural fibers and grasses, like jute, sisal, arrowroot, and raffia, grass cloth wallpapers offer a highly textured look in a palette of earthy tones. Due to its materials, variation in appearance is inherent and a welcome attribute for creating a space with an organic, nature-inspired feel.  This is an environmentally friendly option for your walls if that is something important to you.  Due to its handcrafted nature, expect variation in the appearance of each roll, as well as visible seams.  The upkeep is more intensive however as it does require spot cleaning.

PHOTO CRED:  PINTEREST

Non-Woven

Crafted from a blend of natural and synthetic fibers, non-woven wallpapers are both easy to install and remove – leaving your walls smooth and abrasion free. Lightweight, breathable, and wipeable, they're a great option for kitchens, bathrooms, and other rooms subject to moisture.

  • Washable
  • Typically vinyl-free and environmentally friendly

PHOTO CRED:  PINTEREST

Gravure Printed

Introduced in the 1950s as a revolutionary method of wallpaper printing, gravure-printed wallpapers feature very detailed patterns, deep tonal effects, and stunning color gradations. Its mechanized process is also able to achieve technically advanced effects such as watercolor techniques, transparent colors, and marbleized motifs.

  • Fine, exquisite detail
  • Texture is embedded into printed type

PHOTO CRED:  PINTEREST

Digitally Printed

The most modern form of wallpaper, digitally printed papers offer photographic-quality designs and limitless colors as they're printed from a digitized file. These technological advancements have also cut down production quantity and cost, allowing designers to produce small batch and limited-edition wallpapers for trendy updates to your interior.

  • Durable and economical
  • Allows for custom, small batch, and limited-edition designs

PHOTO CRED:  PINTEREST

Let’s face it, staring at a blank wall while sheltering in place is hardly inspiring.  I hope you found this blog helpful for you in determining what material and adhesive is right for you and your interior project!  

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In addition to being a Philadelphia Multifamily Interior Designer,  I also design boutique hotels, fitness centers, office spaces, residential development projects, other commercial spaces such as office and retail spaces, and the senior living community throughout the tri state area.  We work here in Philadelphia, the main line, and even Nationally! 

 
 

About the Interior Designer

Tina Delia, a native of Ocean County, NJ, current resident of Philadelphia, is the Founder and Principal Interior Designer of Delia Designs. For the past eleven years, Tina has been steadfast in her vision and continues to develop herself personally and professionally. She is dedicated to excellence and insistence on forward thinking design. At the forefront of her designs is the idea that our spaces have the ability to transform our lives.  She is looking to move us, inspire us to see, think and create freely.  After all, it's not only about creating beautiful spaces.

 

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