Modern Wallpaper?

Okay... I confess... I've been bitten by the recent wallpaper trend, especially the stuff coming out of Europe.  However, despite searching everywhere online, I can't seem to find a convenient U.S. source for these wallpapers.  Admittedly, a google search for "modern wallpaper" will yield a bazillion hits.  However, what you usually end up with are these unimaginably ugly faux marble, faux grasscloth, abstract art motifs that seem to be stuck in Wichita circa 1987.  Meanwhile, the shelter blogs are just teeming with these fresh, innovative designs that are  a) $350+ per roll; b) sourced directly from the designer in Europe; and/or c) sold only to the design trade.  Are there any U.S. distributors online who carry lines like Marimekko, Flavor Paper, Cole and Son, Twenty 2, etc. that sell to the general public (for a reasonable price)?

I don't know if they only sell to the trade or not, but you could try Walnut Wallpapers.

Previously Ed wrote:

Okay... I confess... I've been bitten by the recent wallpaper trend, especially the stuff coming out of Europe.  However, despite searching everywhere online, I can't seem to find a convenient U.S. source for these wallpapers.  Admittedly, a google search for "modern wallpaper" will yield a bazillion hits.  However, what you usually end up with are these unimaginably ugly faux marble, faux grasscloth, abstract art motifs that seem to be stuck in Wichita circa 1987.  Meanwhile, the shelter blogs are just teeming with these fresh, innovative designs that are  a) $350+ per roll; b) sourced directly from the designer in Europe; and/or c) sold only to the design trade.  Are there any U.S. distributors online who carry lines like Marimekko, Flavor Paper, Cole and Son, Twenty 2, etc. that sell to the general public (for a reasonable price)?

Just a little word of caution.  I have noticed that a number of the new wallpapers are vinyl.  If you live anywhere with appreciable humidity and you don't want to grow a mold farm in your wall, don't use vinly wallpaper.

The Southeaster US is awash in lawsuits over this right now.

Thanks... I actually saw this one before.  But I instantly chucked this onto my sh*tlist.  Whenever I go to an etailer where they don't list prices or where you have to contact somebody for "consultation," it's a telling sign of trouble.  Either they are going to be a pain in the a$$ to deal with, or their prices are just going to be surreally astronomical.  It's such a pet peeve of mine; all you e-tailers would be so much more successful if you would just make things more dang transparent (and don't get me started on people who post pictures of themselves on their business websites...).  That means giving the technical details, dimensions, some detailed photos and, um... the fcuking price!  I don't think that's too much to ask.  There is clearly a market here for a straightforward U.S. e-/re-tailer for this sort of high design product.  And it's such a shame that Ikea hasn't jumped into the wallpaper business! 

Previously brett piper wrote:

I don't know if they only sell to the trade or not, but you could try Walnut Wallpapers.

Thanks... I shall keep this in mind since humidity is always high where I am.  I am also noticing a lot of wallpapers that are made of mylar... do you suppose this has the same kind of mold-generating potential?

Previously sydney roberts wrote:

Just a little word of caution.  I have noticed that a number of the new wallpapers are vinyl.  If you live anywhere with appreciable humidity and you don't want to grow a mold farm in your wall, don't use vinly wallpaper.

The Southeaster US is awash in lawsuits over this right now.

Previously Ed wrote:

><p>Thanks... I shall keep this in mind since humidity is always high where I am.  I am also noticing a lot of wallpapers that are made of mylar... do you suppose this has the same kind of mold-generating potential?<p>
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><p>Previously sydney roberts wrote:<p>
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><p>Just a little word of caution.  I have noticed that a number of the new wallpapers are vinyl.  If you live anywhere with appreciable humidity and you don't want to grow a mold farm in your wall, don't use vinly wallpaper.<p>
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><p>The Southeaster US is awash in lawsuits over this right now.<p>
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I highly recommend www.twenty2.com -- out of NY. Great young designers, beautiful work.