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Andrea Maaseide, Allied ASID, Studio 320 Interior Design

DuVäl Reynolds, DuVäl Design, LLC

Melanie Whittington, Whittington Design Studio

Sarita Simpson and Jason Claire, Interior Matter

Laura Fox, Laura Fox Interior Design, LLC

Bonnie Ammon, Bonnie Ammon Interiors

Cathy Purple Cherry, Purple Cherry Architects

Jamie Merida, Jamie Merida Interiors

Barbara Hawthorn, Barbara Hawthorn Interiors PHOTO: Kenneth M. Wyner Photography

Laura Hildebrandt, Interiors by LH, LLC​ Photo: Angela Newton Roy Photography

Blooms from the Chelsea Flower Show inspired the profusion of dahlias and peonies in the Dahling line of wallpaper. Depicted by artist Melinda Marquardt for The Vale London’s Beaufort Collection, it’s printed on linen paper and available through Hines & Company.

Perfect Accent

Q+A with our design partners

Experts weigh in on the myriad wonders of wallpaper


Andrea Maaseide, Allied ASID, Studio 320 Interior Design
studio-320.com, 571-459-2136

We love incorporating wallpaper into a room, whether as the main focal point or the perfect background. Occasionally, wallpaper can be like art—a client falls in love and we make it work. But it is most often part of an overall design, determined by the clients’ space and lifestyle.

—Andrea Maaseide, Allied ASID Studio 320 Interior Design


DuVäl Reynolds, DuVäl Design, LLC
duvalreynolds.com, 703-989-0521

The main rule of thumb is to work with a trusted material that can withstand usage and changes in humidity. I work exclusively with commercial-grade vinyl—even in residential projects—to ensure quality and durability. I like to use wallpaper where it’s least expected; I’ve noticed bold prints are coming back.

— DuVäl Reynolds, DuVäl Design, LLC


Melanie Whittington, Whittington Design Studio
whittingtondesignstudio.com, 703-533-3705

We love wallpaper! It can transform a space with character and dimension. We use it to cover a whole room, or as an accent wall, ceiling treatment or mural framed in wood trim. Bold patterns in tiny powder rooms deliver giant impact.

—Melanie Whittington, Whittington Design Studio


Sarita Simpson and Jason Claire, Interior Matter
interiormatter.com, 202-900-3818

Lately, we’re loving textured wall covering as a base layer, elevating a room but not overwhelming it. We enjoy texture and rich color; in smaller spaces like powder rooms and foyers we like larger, bold patterns. Of course, we always consider how artwork will layer on top of wall coverings.

—Sarita Simpson & Jason Claire, Interior Matter


Laura Fox, Laura Fox Interior Design, LLC
laurafoxinteriordesign.com

I love playing up small or unexpected areas with wall covering. Whether it’s an accent wall, a powder room or a vestibule, wallpaper can add great personality to a space. Vendors like Phillip Jeffries and Clarke & Clarke push the envelope with texture, pattern and three-dimensional images; velvet walls and nail-stud effects can now be achieved with wall coverings for a fraction of the cost.

—Laura Fox, Laura Fox Interior Design, LLC


Bonnie Ammon, Bonnie Ammon Interiors
bonnieammoninteriors.com, 703-778-5755

 

 

 


Cathy Purple Cherry, Purple Cherry Architects
purplecherry.com, 410-990-1700

 

 

 


Jamie Merida, Jamie Merida Interiors
jamiemerida.com, 410-819-8666

 

 

 


Barbara Hawthorn, Barbara Hawthorn Interiors
barbarahawthorninteriors.com, 703-241-5588

 

 

 


Laura Hildebrandt, Interiors by LH, LLC​
interiorsbylh.com, 571-334-6476

 

 

 

 

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