Peel‑and‑Stick Grows Up: Tempaper’s High Point Launches Set the Tone for 2025 Walls
At Fall High Point Market (Oct 24–29), Tempaper & Co. rolled out a suite of new wallcoverings—proving removable wallpaper has graduated from “quick fix” to spec‑worthy finish.
What launched at High Point
- Pure Salt Interiors x Tempaper — “Of the Earth” (debut): five tactile designs—Poppies, Faux Roman Clay, Textured Check, Bursa Stripe, Anatolia Stripe—bringing coastal‑calm texture and linen‑like lines to peel‑and‑stick. Showroom: IHFC – Interhall – IH109.
- Jeremiah Brent color refresh: new seasonally rich hues (olive, chocolate, mushroom, black and warm neutrals with subtle shimmer) across the textured Nostalgia range, known for near‑authentic grasscloth effects—and freshly recognized by Domino’s 2025 Good Design Awards.
- “Fable & Flora” (new): a youthful, vintage‑inflected capsule—Gingham Check, Branches, Arbor Toile (by illustrator Hillary Bott Sorrentino), and Azulejo Tile—in fern greens, classical blues, and warm neutrals.
- Expanded categories: over 100 Authentic Grasscloth SKUs (72 new colors/textures), new Printed Grasscloths, plus large‑scale Premium Peel‑and‑Stick Wall Murals (including Wildflower Horizon).
Sources: Tempaper event announcement & showroom details; Domino award citation; High Point Market exhibitor listings (see References).
Why it matters—for walls and wall art
For a decade, peel‑and‑stick meant “renter friendly.” This fall’s releases push it into the designer tier: richer texture proxies (faux grasscloth, roman‑clay effects), pattern lineage (toiles, botanicals, gingham), and calibrated neutrals aligned with 2025’s earthy palette. The Domino accolade underscores performance and aesthetics: these surfaces photograph like natural weaves yet install cleanly and remove easily—ideal for projects that need look‑high, move‑fast flexibility.
Trend takeaways
- Natural & nuanced: linen‑like stripes, clay‑wash textures, and woven looks deliver the warmth clients want—without the permanence of paste or paneling.
- Vintage refresh: toiles, botanicals, and checks swing back, but edited in sun‑washed greens and blues for a calmer read.
- Scale play: micro‑patterns add texture to minimal rooms; mural‑like repeats turn walls into artwork—an arc editors flagged for 2025 wallpaper trends.
How to pair these walls with art (fast formulas)
- Textured Neutrals + Organic Abstracts — On faux‑grasscloth or roman‑clay looks, choose matte‑finish abstracts in sage, olive, or camel with visible brush or fiber detail. Slim oak or natural frames keep things tactile.
- Botanical/Toile + Clean‑lined Frames — Balance the narrative wallpaper with quieter art: single‑subject botanicals, line drawings, or photographic studies. Space pieces 2–3″ apart to avoid pattern fatigue.
- Stripes & Checks + Geometry — Use one large geometric canvas (vertical orientation) to counter pinstripes or gingham. Keep the palette tight (2–3 hues) and consider a shadow‑gap frame for depth.
Thinking beyond four walls? Statement ceilings are trending too. See our guide, “The Ceiling Is the New Accent Wall.” We break down when to wrap wallpaper overhead and which art sizes stabilize the room below.
Shop the look — curated wall art that loves these wallpapers
Five Artoholica picks that pair effortlessly with textured neutrals, vintage botanicals, and linen stripes.
Get the look: quick specs & pro tips
- Best finishes for bright rooms: choose low‑sheen or matte canvases/glazing on framed art to reduce glare against textured wallpapers.
- Centerline first: on stripes and checks, start from the visual center of the wall; level once, then work outwards so seams read symmetrical.
- Scale smart: mural‑scale walls pair best with one extra‑large artwork or a tight diptych—avoid busy gallery walls over busy motifs.
New to peel‑and‑stick? See “Further reading” for trusted how‑to guides.
Further reading (useful & adjacent)
References
- Tempaper & Co. returns to High Point Market with four new launches.
- Domino Good Design Awards 2025 — Walls/Floors/Windows (Nostalgia by Tempaper x Jeremiah Brent).
- High Point Market — Tempaper & Co. Exhibitor Page.
- High Point Market — New Product Picks (Pure Salt x Tempaper “Bursa Stripe”).
- Pure Salt x Tempaper — “Of the Earth” collection.
- Domino — Jeremiah Brent’s newest Tempaper colorways.