08/30/2026
We installed 2 really beautiful wallpapers last week, made by York Wallcoverings, one of the oldest manufacturers in the US. They've been producing wallpaper for over 130 years. They know what they're doing and they make an excellent product.
There are hundreds of small companies making wallpaper. Many new manufacturers claim to be making "Bespoke wallpaper", made to order, using small batch printing, primarily because they aren't set up to produce larger quantities. Many are also using inferior substrates and inks that aren't colorfast, among other issues. It's also usually more expensive to purchase, not because it's better, but because of small batch printing.
A new client hired us to install wallpaper they bought on Amazon that is actually peel and stick shelf paper, very little glue, and it looked like shelf paper. Don't buy wallpaper sold on Amazon, Etsy, eBay or Facebook Marketplace.
Start by looking at wallpaper books at a local store like Sherwin Williams, Arte Fabrics, Fabric Factory, Calico Corner. You'll see and feel samples of actual wallpaper you're about to invest in. If you can't find what you want and you must look online get a sample before you buy.
Pick a wallpaper made by a company that knows what they're doing. You're going to have this in your home a long time, it's an investment of time and money. Choose wisely.
