Humans, ever aware of and influenced by our surroundings, have a fundamental need to define and personalize our spaces. The physical environment in which our life unfolds, whether at home, ...

A 1909 home reveals three hidden wallpaper layers, offering a glimpse into over a century of evolving interior design.

Wallpaper manufacturers routinely plunder archives ... “By delving into the history of the craft,” Calver added, “designers have a unique opportunity to fuse their own creativity with ...

Papillon had invented wallpaper as it is known today. At the end of the 18th century, mechanization caused a sea change in the industry. This upheaval — and the dark social history it elicited ...

This upheaval — and the dark social history it elicited — is recounted by the author and art historian Lucinda Hawksley in her 2016 book, “Bitten by Witch Fever.” The book is interleaved with 275 ...