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Two set designers decided wallpaper should be super easy to hang and take down. Their creation is a truly temporary wallpaper.
The 'Skotti' and 'Alto' patterns. Photos: Tempaper Designs
The Source
Tempaper Designs
The Goods
Tempaper Designs offers self-adhesive, re-positionable temporary wallpaper. This vinyl-coated, self-sticking wallpaper is a great option for renters who can't use traditional wallpaper and decorators who like to change their look frequently. Plus, the patterns are decidedly fashion-forward, with a Art Nouveau look to many of the available prints. There are also three children's patterns in the Tempaper Tots collection.
Two colorways of the 'Edie' pattern. Photos: Tempaper Designs
The Secret
Magazines are constantly touting wallpaper as a fresh way to makeover a room, but it's a lot of work to install! Plus, many wallpapers are available only to the trade or take weeks to arrive. The founders of Tempaper are set decorators, so they had first-hand knowledge of these frustrations. Instead of forgoing patterned walls, they decided to create re-positionable, temporary papers to fill a hole in the market.
Things to Know
Tempaper may use new technology for its adhesives, but the printing process involves old-fashioned gravure or intaglio copper plate engraving techniques -- resulting in a traditional look to the prints. If you want to see the prints before you commit, the company offers 5" x 7" samples of almost all of its patterns for $3.95 and ships them at no charge. Tempaper is also available in select retail locations across the country.
Stay tuned: In March 2011, the company will be releasing a new Tempaper product and new colorways!
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