The Allure of Arts and Crafts Wallpaper

The Arts and Crafts movement is also popularly called the Mission style period of exterior and interior design.The geometric patterns involving lots of dark woods was the main feature involved in this movemnet. Many people think of this style as somewhat minimalist. However, you might be surprised to learn that this style was often combined with the Victorian style of decorating for a tasteful marriage of simplicity and beauty. Both periods happened around the same time, so this was a reasonable thing to do. Nowhere is this more evident than in Arts and Crafts wallpaper.

With the Mission style of decor, textured walls in an earthy tone are common. But that doesn't mean you have to give up the idea of wallpaper. Wallpaper of the time period featured incredible images of the famous Morris flowers which included daisies and marigolds. Morris himself created 144 different wallpaper patterns which were very popular during his time period and are often painstakingly recreated today. Back when the Mission and Victorian styles were at their height, wallpaper was a very involved procedure and was something reserved for the very wealthy.

These days, wallpaper is affordable and accessible. Today's high-end wallpaper designers and manufacturers like Bradbury and Bradbury Art Wallpapers are producing gorgeous wallpapers modeled after the luxurious, ornate designs of the Arts and Crafts time period. Even if you shop for wallpaper at your local home improvement or paint store, you can find great choices which are reminiscent of this time period. If you want your home to have a more Victorian flair, go for lush floral and fruit patterns. If you like the Mission style better, choose textured wallpapers in a solid color or spice walls up with a geometric border.

The great thing about Arts and Crafts wallpaper is the variety available. There are so many Victorian, Mission and Southwestern themed coverings for walls these days. You can find the perfect choice for any room. Wallpaper today is easier than ever to apply and remove. It's certainly not the labor-intensive chore it was in the old days. Most people are able to put up their own wallpaper in about a day or even less, depending on the size of the room. If you're not sure of your ability to hang wallpaper, an experienced professional is as close as your local Yellow Pages!

Copyright 2007 Janice J. Sterling - All Rights Reserved

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