The cottage-inspired design movement absolutely thrived in the 90s. Delicate floral patterns were a defining characteristic of this style, which drew inspiration from American prairie, classic French ...

The Art of French Wallpaper Design is the luscious ... and dynamic patterns and borders. Is wallpaper out of style? I hope not, but if it is, the RISD show will be a revelation.

Image Detail from Mr. Raftery’s summer-inspired wallpaper.Credit ... Researching the history of wallpaper, he learned about the French tradition of producing it on small sheets.

“No other decorative device or object can accomplish so much per dollar as wallpaper.” That’s the midcentury decorator Michael Greer, writing in his gem of a book “Inside Design ...