Where to Buy Wallpaper in the Houston Area

Buying local is a good thing. It may be tempting to look through a store’s books, and then try to hunt down the paper on-line to find a lower price.  But remember that by buying from one of the sources I recommend, you have someone giving you personal attention, who is knowledgeable about paper quality, single / double roll lingo, discontinued patterns, backorders, shipping time frame, and who can act as an advocate for you if there is a problem.  When you use someone’s sample books, facility, expertise and time, it really is right to buy the paper there, too.  And by buying local, you are helping the economy right in our area. 

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Suggested stores. Most of these offer prices below retail.

BEST OPTION FOR ASSISTANCE IN WALLPAPER SELECTION:  Back after a sabbatical during COVID, Dorota Hartwig is my No. 1 go-to for personal help finding your perfect paper.  At the Sherwin-Williams at 2525 University.  With 20+ years selling wallpaper, she knows what’s in all the books and can quickly help you narrow down the search.  Most major brands are available – with those wonderful S-W prices!  There are four parking spots in front of the store, but better is the free 2-hour parking on the shopping center roof across the street.  Her hours right now are Tuesday-Saturday, 9:00-2:00 – but that can change, so call first.  (713) 529-6515

Ballard Designs – a familiar name from the beloved catalog / on-line home goods store- has opened a brick and mortar location near Montrose / River Oaks at 1977 W. Gray, selling furniture, accessories, fabrics, and – wallpaper!  Designers are on hand to help coordinate your home décor – free of charge (be sure to call and make an appointment).  I am highly impressed with their zeal for matching clients’ tastes, as well as their knowledge of wallpaper.  They offer Wallquest, York and Rifle – some of my favorite brands.

Calico, on West Alabama and I-10 locations have a good selection of books, and designers to help you coordinate wallpapers, fabrics, and your home’s furnishings (currently limited hours and by appointment).  Ask for Ron Dillon (W. Alabama store) – a designer whom I’ve known for decades. Having previously managed a Wallpapers To Go store for years, Ron knows wallpaper inside and out.  rdillon@calicocorners.com   Appointments are recommended.  If you’re up for more decorating help, their designers will also come to your home.

The Shade & Drape Shop – Kirby at Richmond – has selection books as well as designers to assist you.  Thibaut, Wallquest, York, Brewster – all wonderful brands.  They have access to a wide list of brands beyond the books in their store, so if you see something on-line, they may be able to get it for you (particularly the British brands and to-the-trade lines).  They even carry the very avant garde Arté line.  Ted, the owner, is very knowledgeable of the wallpapers, but is not always in-store.   Marilyn is great, too.   (713) 521-6300    tedj@shadeanddrape.com

Sherwin-Williams has a lot of good books.  I like their “EasyWalls” line,,, but not so much their “Basix,” which is mostly lower-end vinyl (read above).  Many (but not all) of the stores have wallpaper books, but I deal mostly with the store at 2525 University at Kirby in the Rice Village (713) 529-6515, and the Durham location.  Look for books by York, Seabrook, Walquest, Brewster (which “umbrellas” many brands), and Easy-Walls.  The Rice Village store also sells Thibaut and some other fine brands not available at their other stores.   Note:  Avoid their Easy Change, which is the misleading and unfortunate peel & stick product.

There is a Sherwin-Williams close to everywhere, and most of the stores have books you can look through to see and feel the actual paper.  One you decide, their process is that you purchase by going to their website and ordering on-line.  Easy-peasy!

Note that around 2020, many stores have eliminated their wallpaper sections.  I hear the 2525 University at Kirby (West U.) store, and the one on 1015 Durham at Washington (central Houston) maintain a good selection of books.  Call your local store before heading over.

BEST OPTION FOR ASSISTANCE IN WALLPAPER SELECTION:  Back after a sabbatical during COVID, Dorota Hartwig is my No. 1 go-to for personal help finding your perfect paper.  At the Sherwin-Williams at 2525 University.  With 20+ years selling wallpaper, she knows what’s in all the books and can quickly help you narrow down the search.  Most major brands are available – with those wonderful S-W prices!  There are four parking spots in front of the store, but better is the free 2-hour parking on the shopping center roof across the street.  Her hours right now are Tuesday-Saturday, 9:00-2:00 – but that can change, so call first.  (713) 529-6515.

If you want wallpaper that you can take home the same day, try Luxury Wall Décor, at 4611 S. Main at Highway 90, in Stafford (near Sugarland).   They have a large selection of  in-stock papers, plus books you can look through for special order patterns.  Robin is eager to help you.   Call first, as hours fluctuate.   (281) 565-4444.

At all these stores, the COVID situation may still be affecting shopping and handling selection books.  In addition, there are likely delays in receiving wallpaper samples or shipments, possible interruptions to manufacturing, and other fall-out from the COVID situation.

And, if you need a little more help pulling your room together or finding materials, interior designers can provide the magic touch – Call me for referrals!

Avoid buying the wrong amount of wallpaper – do not order your paper until the space has been measured by a professional, who will factor in the pattern repeat, size of rolls, features in the room, etc.  Do not trust a clerk at a paint store or an on-line calculator.

Please note that I suggest that you stay away from “paper-backed solid vinyl” wallpapers, as they tend to curl and peel in humid conditions.  I also shy away from most true grasscloth products, because of the differences in color from strip to strip, and even within a strip, and because they will stain or bleed in wet areas.  Read my page on grasscloth to the right, or e-mail me (wallpaperlady@att.net) and request my info pack on grasscloth.  There are faux products that do not have these issues, and that look amazingly real.

Also stay away from “peel & stick” the so-called “removeable” products.  Please click and read my page to the right.