Anthracite wallpaper

Anthracite wallpaper for an interior with depth

Anthracite wallpaper is a dark grey with a cool, smoky undertone, a shade warmer and softer than black. It doesn't swallow light the way a true jet black does, yet it gives a wall instant weight and calm. That makes anthracite a backdrop that lets colour, wood and brass step forward without claiming the attention itself. At Selected Wallpapers you'll find this shade in matte textures, woven fabric walls and designs with a subtle sheen.

Where anthracite wallpaper looks its best

In a north-facing living room, where daylight falls in cool, anthracite keeps a space from feeling flat. A single wall behind the sofa or around the fireplace is often enough to pull the whole room together. In a bedroom the shade brings a sense of shelter: used behind the bed, the space seems to fold around you. A stairwell or a long hallway gains from anthracite too, because the dark tone suggests depth where daylight is scarce. If you're unsure how many rolls or metres you need, work it out in advance with our wallpaper calculator.

Combining anthracite wallpaper with material and colour

The strength of this shade lies in the contrast you choose around it. Against warm oak or walnut, anthracite turns earthy and inviting. Next to white plaster or off-white skirting it reads crisp and graphic instead. Brass lighting, a gold-framed mirror or veined natural stone break up the dark plane and bring it to life. Linen curtains and wool in sand tones take the hardness out; to carry that soft layer through, have a look at our curtain fabrics and luxury cushions in matching tones.

Texture and finish make the difference

In a dark colour the finish stands out all the more. A matte non-woven looks velvet-soft and grazing light barely catches it, ideal for a quiet base. A woven or coarsely textured wallpaper, by contrast, catches the light and gives the wall relief, so anthracite never feels like a solid coat of paint. Anyone after more depth picks a design with a matte sheen or a fine metallic thread that lights up only under directed light. Explore the options across our textile wallpaper and our textured wallpaper collection.

Anthracite wallpaper from leading international brands

The dark tones in our collection come from brands that each bring their own signature to anthracite:

• Arte works with relief and woven structures that give anthracite wallpaper tangible depth.
• Casamance sets dark grey into refined designs with French restraint.
• Élitis combines rich textures and mica into an expressive, tactile look.
• Masureel brings graphic designs in which anthracite takes the lead.
• Dutch Walltextile Company covers walls with genuine textile in deep grey tones.
• Texdecor gives dark grey a modern, understated structure.
• Dedar opts for Italian refinement that keeps anthracite timelessly elegant.
• Vescom supplies hard-wearing wallcovering in anthracite for heavily used spaces.
• Thibaut translates classic patterns into a contemporary dark grey.

Ordering anthracite wallpaper at Selected Wallpapers

When in doubt, request a sample first, because a dark colour reads differently in your own light than on a screen. When ordering, keep to a single production batch so the result stays even across every drop. If you need help choosing or hanging it, our specialists are happy to advise and can arrange a professional wallpaper hanger if you wish. International shipping, duties & taxes included.