Black & White Wallpaper

Black and white wallpaper is the most graphic way to make a wall stand out, and it never goes out of style. Choose from crisp stripes and checks, line-drawn botanicals, ink-sketch florals, toile, damask, terrazzo and bold abstract patterns. High contrast suits modern condos, mudrooms and powder rooms, where a small space can take a big pattern, and it gives a hallway or stairwell instant personality. Monochrome also plays well with almost any decor: add warmth with wood and brass, or keep it sharp with chrome and glass. Browse geometric and stripe wallpaper for clean lines, or damask and paisley designs for a more classic monochrome look. Any of our designs can also be printed in greyscale, and each one is made to order in our Vancouver studio.

Is black and white wallpaper too busy for a small room?

Small rooms are often the best place for it. A powder room, entry or mudroom can carry a bold monochrome pattern because you pass through rather than linger. For a calmer effect, pick a design with more white space or a finer, smaller-scale pattern.

How do I soften black and white wallpaper?

Bring in warm materials such as natural wood, cane, linen and brass. Plants add life and colour, and warm white bulbs stop the contrast from feeling stark. A single accent colour, like ochre or green, also makes monochrome feel more relaxed.

Can I get a coloured design printed in black and white?

Yes. Any of our designs can be printed in greyscale, and our team can make simple design adjustments before printing. You approve a proof first, so you know exactly how the monochrome version will look on your wall.

Which material is best for high-traffic hallways?

Choose one of the Peel & Stick materials. Both are waterproof and washable, so scuffs and fingerprints wipe off with a damp cloth and mild soap. Traditional Non-Woven is wipeable but better suited to lower-traffic feature walls.