popularity for a few years, it has regained a following to become a bold and expressive decorating choice. There has definitely been a move away from neutral walls in recent times.
Home and Gardens magazine predicted that wallpaper would continue to be a favored decorating trend for 2022. Botanical prints are currently on trend as homeowners desire to bring more of the outdoors inside. Dramatic graphics and geometric designs bring personality to a room or a feature wall. Grasscloth and other textured wallpapers are seeing a comeback as people seek to bring more warmth into their rooms. Whatever your taste, there are endless possibilities. So where does one start?
Why view samples in person?
Color
Whether seen in a showroom, design studio, or ordered online, wallpaper samples should be viewed in person. It’s difficult to determine the true colors of a wallpaper sample from a computer screen. Personal settings such as brightness and contrast can make a big difference in how the colors appear. Small variations in shadings are not as easily seen on a screen.
If a wallpaper needs to coordinate with an existing paint color or pick up a color from a piece of upholstered furniture, the sample needs to be viewed in that space. The lighting in the room can also influence the final decision. When the selection has been narrowed to a couple of possibilities, comparing them in the space where they will be used can make all the difference.
Pattern
The same conditions are true when choosing a wallpaper with a pattern. Will the scale be right for the room? Scale is important for small spaces, such as powder rooms, to ensure the pattern is not overwhelming. Is the pattern too bold for the other design elements? Does the pattern complement existing design and color choices? Seeing the wallpaper sample in the room will help to answer those questions.
Texture
Textured wallpapers add depth and visual interest to a room. This can be pleasing in a family room or bedroom. However, rooms like kitchens and bathrooms are better served with papers that are smooth, washable, and durable. In addition, putting a smooth wallpaper on a wall that has a textured finish will affect the end result. The best way to evaluate how a paper with or without texture will work is to see it in the space.
Choose an industry specialist.
Harris Sample Book has been providing quality wallpaper samples to showrooms and designers for decades. An 8 inch by 11 inch sample is a good size to show the color and pattern repeat of many papers, but we can customize samples to meet our customers’ needs. Oursample books can showcase a product line that will have longevity, and they hold up well in a showroom. Swatch cards are an effective way to display wallpaper samples and can be produced in a variety of layout options including waterfall presentations. Contact us today for information and pricing.