Commercial and Residential WallCoverings


Wallcoverings can be very beneficial in a variety of different spaces and locations. Not only do they help protect the walls, but they can also help with other functional uses such as sound absorption. They can also help to create a more aesthetically pleasing space. There are many different types of wallcoverings, from wallpaper to fabrics to textured surfaces. Different textures can either be built into the covering or simply be printed on to only give the appearance of texture and depth.


Commercial wallcoverings are slightly different than residential ones. Commercial coverings are usually designed for heavier traffic and usually come in a 54” width rather than 21” which is more traditional for a residential wallcovering. They normally have a treated surface as well, whether it be antimicrobial or some other treatment. Wallcoverings for commercial usage are usually made of vinyl because of its durability and easy maintenance. In terms of design, commercial wallcoverings tend to be simpler. They are often used on a larger surface/wall and because of this a busier or more intricate design or pattern would take up a lot of visual space, which isn’t always desired in commercial spaces, especially offices. A cleaner and more crisp design is usually preferred as well, with a slight texture to still add interest but keep a more professional atmosphere.


Residential wallcoverings tend to have more elaborate or colorful designs. Wallpaper is an especially common wallcovering. Because so much can be done with wallpaper it has never really lost its appeal and now more than ever it can be tailored or manufactured in a variety of ways. There are a few different trends for residential wall coverings now. The first of these is using it as a mural or accent wall. This has a non-repeating pattern that’s usually some form of fine art that has been printed on the covering. They are popular because they add interest and more of a story into the room than a traditional wallcovering would. Another trend for residential wallcoverings is texture. While it might not be the first thing that is noticed in the room it still adds character and style to the room which would not be there otherwise. While they can be very bold they don’t always have to be.



Sources:

https://www.housebeautiful.com/home-remodeling/interior-designers/a26656515/wallpaper-trends/

https://primewalls.com/pages/commercial-wallcoverings-vs-residential-wallpaper

https://wallscapeinc.com/office-wallpaper/

https://www.prigraphics.com/blog/2019-top-10-trends-in-commercial-wall-coverings/

Comments

  1. INT323-2021October 18, 2020 at 3:08 PM

    Well done! Please post to class blog

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  2. AnonymousOctober 19, 2020 at 12:45 PM

    Kelly,
    This is a great post and I liked how you compared and contrasted residential versus commercial coverings which are different. Commercial definitely can use coverings but it is more for efficiency and durability and protection rather than aesthetics like a residential setting which you discussed heavily. Overall great job! Check out these articles that dive deeper into more trends in both residential and commercial aspects for coverings.

    https://www.interiorsandsources.com/article-details/articleid/22777/title/10-trends-wallcoverings
    https://primewalls.com/pages/commercial-wallcoverings-vs-residential-wallpaper

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  3. Erica GonzalezOctober 23, 2020 at 11:56 AM

    I appreciate how you showed examples for the different types of wallcoverings used in particular settings and locations. In the commercial setting you can clearly see the more "cleaner, crisp" simple design because it's in a professional environment. Then, in a residential setting, you can really see the use of more textures and murals incorporated. From the installments of wallcoverings, you can truly feel and visually see what type of environments they are. It's amazing what they can do to a room. Overall, good job!

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