Christine Schwalm Design

For a while there, wallpaper really fell out of fashion.  The late 70's and 80's provided some truly frightening wall treatments so it is no surprise that a sea of taupe reigned throughout the 90's.  But enough time has passed for our memories to clear and for wallpaper to have another turn on our walls.  Unlike painted walls, which can easily be changed with a few cans of primer and paint, wallpaper is a commitment.  So if you're going to go through the time and expense, you'd better pick something fabulous.  And I found something fabulous at the AD Home Show. 

I literally stopped in my tracks when I saw the beautiful displays from Fromental, a UK based wallpaper company.  Their site says the company mission "is to create the world's most beautiful wallpapers."  Mission accomplished.  The papers are beautiful and dramatic.  I'd love to see them used in a foyer or dining room.  Here are a few more shots from their site.