Behind the Design | Phillip Jeffries

How to Find The Perfect Type Of Wallcovering

Written by Phillip Jeffries | Aug 4, 2022 1:00:00 PM

There are many types of wallcoverings available today. Knowing what you need and the benefits of each type will make the design process easier. 

Did you know you can browse the full online catalog of Phillip Jeffries natural, textured, and specialty wallcoverings online? Yes, you can! Whether you're on the hunt for a specific color or texture or simply just looking for inspiration, we've got you covered!

Learn More About Types of Wallcovering
Phillip Jeffries offers gorgeous, artisanal and specialty wallcoverings in a multitude of colors, textures and styles. To make this easy to navigate, we group our wallcoverings by material and how they are made. These types are called categories and include everything from grasscloths and silks to digital prints, wood veneers, and more! The breadth of our collections are far-reaching so we've created wing boards and sample walls in our showrooms plus books & binders for designer's libraries.

But, we also have a digital version so you can access your favorite wallcoverings from anywhere and at anytime. You can even shop for PJ in your PJ’s! We hope you find our website is an easy-to-use resource.

While browsing PhillipJeffries.com, you'll find detailed images of our wallcoverings in several formats. You can zoom into a swatch for texture, toggle between multiple colorways, and see real designer installations. You can order a sample online and have it delivered right to your door. 


With the largest selection, best quality & fastest delivery, we aim to make the design process easy and inspiring. Looking for an overview all the types of Phillip Jeffries Wallcoverings? Below, we detail each of our categories so you can find what you're looking for fast!

SHOP DIGITAL MURALS
A mix of artistry and innovation, authentic artwork is translated into luxurious and award-winning digital mural wallcoverings.  
Want to learn more about Phillip Jeffries Digital Mural wallcoverings?
Digital mural wallcovering really are artwork for your walls! Hand-painted pieces of authentic artwork become large, immersive digital mural wallcoverings. Our luxurious and award-winning digital mural wallcoverings can be printed on paper, grasscloth, silk, linen, authentic metallic leaf, and durable vinyl.  We offer a wide range of colors and custom printing options with a short lead time.

  • High-tech digital printing 
  • Wide range of colors and hues 
  • Custom printing options available 
  • Variety of grounds and textures 
  • No measurements or elevations needed 
  • Short lead time 
  • Mural effect

 SHOP GRASSCLOTHS
The ultimate source for handcrafted grasscloth wallcoverings, our range of naturals includes a wide selection of colors and styles in hemps, arrowroots, jutes, and grasses.
Want to learn more about Phillip Jeffries' Grasscloths?
A manufacturer and importer of unique and fine quality textured wallcoverings, the company was founded in 1976 with just 10 grasscloths. Handcrafted by artisans using only the finest materials and mills in Japan for expert lamination, we offer exceptional quality and the widest selection of colors, styles, and textures. Our range of naturals includes a wide selection of hemps, arrowroots, jutes, and grasses.
  • Widest range of colors 
  • Most consistent color and texture 
  • Finest raw materials 
  • Highest thread count 
  • Expert lamination 


SHOP LINENS, SUITINGS, AND WOVENS
Browse the widest selection available from fine silk and linens to chunky knits, woolen tweeds, and suedefor classic to contemporary wallcovering styles.

Want to learn more about our textile wallcoverings?
Textile wallcoverings add a sense of warmth and subtle texture to any space. From linens to woolen tweeds and suede, we have the widest array of styles to choose from, most of them in stock and ready to ship. Our textile wallcoverings are meticulously laminated and treated with anti-fray and stain repellent finishes to ensure ease of installation and exceptional durability.

  • Widest range of styles 
  • Expert lamination 
  • Stain repellency 
  • Anti-fray treatment 


SHOP LUXE NATURALS
The finest natural materials including authentic grasses, hemps, paper, and water hyacinth are taken to a new dimension in this luxurious wallcovering collection.

Want to learn more about our Luxe Natural wallcoverings?
Discover the elegance of artistically handcrafted natural wallcoverings. Artisans craft distinctive dimensional designs using the finest natural materials including authentic grasses, hemps, paper, and water hyacinth. From bold and striking to soft and subtle, experience fine artisanship and luxurious style for your walls.

  • Handcrafted by artisans 
  • One-of-a-kind textures 
  • Special finishes

SHOP PAPERWEAVES
The art of paper weaving began centuries ago in Japan and is perfect for someone who loves the look of anatural wallcovering, but not the paneling that may come with it.

Want to learn more about our seamless paper weave wallcoverings?
Seamless paperweave wallcoverings are perfect for someone who loves the look of a natural, but not the paneling that may come with it. The art of paper weaving began centuries ago in Japan and is still practiced today. All 400+ styles of our paper weaves are yarn dyed prior to weaving, which means less variance in color. Expert lamination at our mill in Japan and a rigorous inspection process ensure ease of installation and exceptional durability.
  • Widest range of designs 
  • No shading or paneling 
  • Expert lamination 


SHOP PRINTS
From classic to contemporary styles, geometric to abstract motifs, and small- to large-scale patterns, browse a luxury wallcovering for every purpose.

Want to learn more about our Prints category? 
We offer a printed wallcovering for every purpose in a vast array of colors. This unique series of boldly scaled designs are printed on our most popular wallcoverings including paperweaves, natural grasses, linens, silks, and durable vinyl. From classic to contemporary styles, geometric to abstract motifs, and small to large scales – many are original designs, hand printed by artisans. Find the perfect printed wallcovering now.

  • Many are handcrafted by artisans 
  • Hand painted / stenciled look 
  • Graphic patterns 
  • Unexpected and bold colors 
  • Variety of grounds and textures 
  • Custom printing options available 

SHOP RAFFIAS
Enjoy the textural drama of handwoven raffia wallcoverings in a variety of colors for your walls. We ensure exceptional quality of all our grasscloths.

Want to learn more about our Raffia wallcoverings?
Enjoy the textural drama of handwoven raffias in a variety of textures and colors for your walls. Using only the finest, authentic materials, our grasscloth wallcoverings are expertly crafted by artisans, meticulously laminating at our mill in Japan, and packed to perfection.
  • Widest range of colors 
  • Most consistent color and texture 
  • Finest raw materials 
  • Highest thread count 
  • Expert lamination 


SHOP RIVETS® & RELIEFS
Quality is in the details. This wallcovering collection is designed with superior precision and modern aesthetics in mind to add depth and movement to the walls.

Want to learn more about our Rivets® & Reliefs category?
Simple yet textural, authentic nailhead trim is a timeless embellishment with historically French origins. Our award-winning collection features precise raised-rivet designs in unique color combinations and patterns. We offer custom combinations of natural grounds and raised-relief colors. Quality is in the details.

  • Handcrafted by artisans 
  • One-of-a-kind textures 
  • Special finishes

SHOP SILKS, SATEENS & STRINGS
A modern classic, our luxurious textile wallcoverings showcase linear strié and polished shine. Browse subtle to opulent selections.
Want to learn more about our silks, sateens and strings wallcovering collections?
Add a hint of glamour to your walls with these luxurious and shimmering textile wallcoverings. Our wide selection includes authentic Japanese silks and sateen textiles that showcase linear strié, nubby detailing or polished shine. This collection is expertly laminated onto paper backing for ease of installation. Browse subtle to opulent selections.

  • Widest range of styles 
  • Expert lamination 
  • Stain repellency 
  • Anti-fray treatment 

SHOP SPECIALTY & METALLIC LEAF
These sophisticated, specialty wallcoverings feature the finest, authentic materials with luxurious, handcrafted details like embroidery, metallic leaf, and unique relief.
Want to learn more about our specialty wallcoverings?
These sophisticated, specialty wallcoverings feature the finest, authentic materials with luxurious, handcrafted details like embroidery, metallic leaf, and unique relief.With care and an eye for detail, special tools, coatings, and texturing techniques are applied. See the inherent beauty in a range of colorways.

  • Handcrafted by artisans 
  • One-of-a-kind textures 
  • Special finishes


SHOP PERFORMANCE VINLYS
Developed to have the look and feel of a handcrafted, natural wallcovering, our Type II vinyl collections merge luxury design with durability and affordability.

 Want to learn more about our luxury performance vinyl wallcoverings?
Merging luxury design with durability and affordability, our Type II performance vinyl wallcoverings are developed to have the look and feel of a handcrafted, natural wallcovering. From bathrooms to ballrooms and kitchens to corridors, our performance vinyl wallcoverings are engineered for high traffic and damp areas. Perfect for residential and commercial use, we offer an expansive, luxury vinyl collection.

  • Type II contract grade vinyl 
  • Highly durable and washable 
  • Custom design capabilities 
  • Contract grade backing 
  • Class A fire rating 
  • Anti-microbial 
  • Low VOC 
  • Competitive pricing 

 

SHOP WOOD VENEERS
Add the warmth and natural beauty of wood to any space with authentic wood veneer wallcoverings. Browse a range of refined, architectural designs in many colors.
W
ant to learn more about our wood veneer wallcoverings?
Authentic wood veneer wallcovering adds the warmth and natural beauty of wood to any space. Made from oak, paulownia, cane or scholar woods, each piece is sliced and placed in an array of patterns from simple and modern to ornate and geometric. Infusing architectural interest in an interior has never been easier.

  • Handcrafted by artisans
  • One-of-a-kind textures
  • Special finishes


Phillip Jeffries wallcovering turns houses into dream homes and elevates commercial spaces into luxury experiences. From statement-making accent walls to covering an entire room in luxury, it’s never been easier to shop online or in person for wallcovering.