Grasscloth Wallpaper in Austin: What to Know

November 11, 2026 · By The Style Maison

Grasscloth is woven from natural fibers, with a warmth, texture, and depth that a printed paper cannot match. It is also one of the more demanding wallcoverings to hang. If you are considering it for a home in Austin, here is what is worth knowing before you choose.

1. Seams are part of the look

Visible seams and slight tonal variation are natural to woven fibers. That is not a flaw; it is the character of the material. What matters is how the seams are planned, so they read as intentional instead of random. A good installer lays out the wall before the first strip goes up.

2. Shade can shift from roll to roll

Natural fibers can vary from one roll to the next. That is why layout is planned in advance, and why strips are hung in the right order so the room reads evenly from corner to corner.

Grasscloth-covered walls in a teal primary suite with a wrought-iron chandelier, a real Style Maison project — Grasscloth on every wall of a primary suite, planned so the seams and shade stay consistent.

3. See samples in your own light

Fiber color shifts dramatically from morning to evening. A small sample on a showroom table tells you very little. We bring natural-fiber samples to your room so you can judge them where they will actually hang, in the light you live with.

4. It has to be handled with care

Grasscloth can mark if it is handled carelessly, so every strip and every seam needs attention. Surface preparation matters too, since the walls need to be suited to the material before any paper is cut.

5. Think about the room

Natural fibers do not love moisture or splatter, so a steamy bathroom or a busy kitchen may not be the right place. Living rooms, bedrooms, studies, and hallways are where grasscloth tends to shine. If you are unsure about a room, describe it to us and we will give you an honest answer on whether grasscloth is the right fit or a different material makes more sense.

Grasscloth-covered study with a leather armchair and guitar, a real Style Maison project — A grasscloth-covered study: warm texture without a pattern competing for attention.

Working with The Style Maison

We carry natural-fiber wallcoverings from the designer houses we work with, including Phillip Jeffries, and we install them ourselves. We start with a consultation, bring samples to your room, plan the layout and seams, and prepare the surface before any paper is cut. Learn more about our grasscloth installation service, read how to choose a wallpaper installer in Austin, or book a consultation. You can also call 512-943-7683.

Questions

Good to Know

Will I see seams in grasscloth?

Usually, yes, and that is part of the character. Visible seams and slight tonal variation are natural to woven fibers. Careful planning keeps them consistent and intentional.

Can grasscloth go in a bathroom or kitchen?

Natural fibers do not love moisture or splatter. Tell us about the room and we will give you an honest answer on whether grasscloth is right or whether a different material makes more sense.

Do you sell the grasscloth, or just install it?

We curate and sell wallcoverings from the designer houses we carry, and we install them ourselves. If you have already found a paper, call us and we will talk through your project.

Why should I see grasscloth samples in my own room?

Fiber color shifts dramatically from morning to evening, so a sample looks different in your light than it does in a showroom.

Do you serve my area?

We serve Austin and Central Texas, including Dripping Springs, Lakeway, and the Hill Country.