Beyond the Brush: Why Wallpaper is Winning the Paint War
Paint was the "safe" option for many years. It was the standard for anyone wishing to update a space because it was affordable, dependable, and somewhat easy. However, things have changed. Interior design is experiencing a "Pattern Renaissance." Wallpaper has become the ultimate medium for self-expression, shedding its grandmother's-fusty-floral reputation. Here's why wallpaper is now winning the war for our walls if you're standing in the hardware store aisle debating between a roll of gorgeous botanical pattern and a gallon of "Eggshell White". 1. Texture You Can’t Mimic with a Roller Paint has a flat surface. It is a two-dimensional media regardless of the number of coatings you apply. On the other hand, wallpaper gives a space tactile dimension. Grasscloth: Adds an organic, earthy warmth. Flocked Paper: Provides a velvet-like luxury. Embossed Metallic: Plays with light in a way paint never could. Fabric-backed Vinyl: Offers a sophistica...