Wallpaper, Slice : Heath for Hygge & West

If you’ve ever stared at a wall and thought, “You know what this needs? A little more movement… and maybe a dash of mid-century California cool,”
you’re in the right place. Slicefrom the Heath for Hygge & West collaborationis the kind of geometric wallpaper that
feels calm at first glance, then quietly starts doing clever things the longer you look. It’s like your wall learned a magic trick and now refuses to stop.

In this guide, we’ll break down what makes Slice special, how the Heath x Hygge & West partnership translates tile-thinking onto paper, and how to choose,
order, install, and live with this pattern without losing your mind (or your seam alignment).

What “Slice” Looks Like (and Why It Doesn’t Feel Like Cold Geometry)

Slice is built from graceful “circle-meets-square” geometryclean lines, shifting intersections, and a sense that the pattern is gently pulsing instead of
sitting still. Hygge & West describes it as a design where you can keep discovering new elements over time, and that’s exactly the experience: the eye
keeps finding little relationships between arcs and angles, like a friendly puzzle that doesn’t demand completion.

The vibe is modern, but not harsh. The pattern reads as architectural without feeling corporatemore “designer sketchbook” than “office lobby.”
Remodelista even compared one colorway to an architect’s drawing, which is a pretty accurate mood-board shortcut.

The Heath for Hygge & West Story: Tile Brains, Wallpaper Charm

Hygge & West was founded in 2008 by lifelong friends Aimee Lagos and Christiana Coop with a mission to make well-designed, accessible wallpaperand to do
it through collaborations with artists, designers, and brands. Their traditional wallpapers are hand screen printed in the U.S. by a Chicago-based printer,
which gives the line a crafted, small-batch energy rather than a mass-produced sheen.

Enter Heath Ceramics: a California design icon known for tableware and tile, made in California since 1948. When Heath and Hygge & West
teamed up, the goal wasn’t “slap a logo on wallpaper.” Heath has described the collection as rooted in their values: thinking about color, scale, pattern, and
texture as the foundation of a room, and exploring shapes and glazes through an intentionally hands-on process (think cut paper, brushes, paintsnot just
clicking around in software).

Design Milk and Dwell both note the collaboration launched as a capsule collection in 2016, featuring four patternsSlice, Strike, Arcade, and
Quiltwith multiple colorways that feel unmistakably “Heath”: graphic, grounded, and quietly confident.

Specs That Actually Matter (Yes, Including That One You Usually Ignore)

Wallpaper specs can feel like reading the back of a shampoo bottletechnically useful, emotionally confusing. Here are the Slice details that genuinely affect
how it looks and installs.

Slice at a glance

• Roll size: 27 inches wide by 30 feet long (a “double roll”)
• Vertical repeat: 34 inches
• Match: Straight across
• Type: Hand screen printed coated paper (paste required)
• Finish: Pre-trimmed
• Fire rating: Class A
• Durability: Highly durable, fade resistant, washable
• Made in: USA

The practical translation: the 34-inch repeat is generous (read: you’ll want to plan your cuts), and the straight-across match
makes pattern alignment more straightforward than a drop match. Coated paper tends to give you a luxe, hand-painted lookespecially with screen printingwhile
still being durable enough for real life (a.k.a. the hallway where everyone’s backpack grazes the wall).

Colorways: Choosing Your Slice Personality

Slice comes in multiple color options, including Mist, Blue, Charcoal, and Gray. Two of the most talked-about versions
feature metallic gold lineworkespecially in Gray (gold on gray) and in Mist (a softer palette with gold accents). That metallic detail matters: it can read
subtle in diffuse daylight, then suddenly glow at night when a lamp hits it. Basically, your wall becomes a part-time jewelry collection.

Quick style pairings (real-world friendly)

• Mist: Great for rooms that want warmth without going beige. Try creamy whites, light oak, and soft brass hardware.
• Blue: Ideal for a calm-but-not-boring bedroom, office, or dining nook. Pairs well with crisp white trim and medium woods.
• Charcoal: The most architectural look. Strong with blackened steel, walnut, and minimal décor (let the pattern do the talking).
• Gray (with gold): Best for glam-leaning modern spacespowder rooms, bars, dining roomsanywhere you want “quiet luxury” energy.

Where Slice Works Best in a Home

Slice is versatile because it can act like texture from a distance and detail up close. Think of it as a “pattern that behaves”:

Accent wall (the gateway wallpaper experience)

A single wall in Slice gives you impact without turning the whole room into a geometry lecture. Behind a bed, in a dining area, or framing built-insSlice
adds structure and interest while still playing nicely with art.

Full-room wrap (for the bold, the brave, and the well-prepped)

In small roomspowder rooms, entry vestibules, cozy officeswrapping all walls can feel immersive and intentional, like stepping into a designed “moment.”
The key is balancing it with simpler finishes: solid textiles, calm flooring, and lighting that doesn’t fight the pattern.

Bathrooms: yes, with common-sense rules

Hygge & West notes that their traditional and pre-pasted wallpapers can work in bathrooms if there’s adequate ventilation and the wallpaper won’t be in
direct contact with water. They also recommend using a wallpaper primer first to support adhesion. (Peel-and-stick is not recommended for bathrooms.)

Ordering Like a Pro (a.k.a. Avoiding the “Different Batch, Different Shade” Surprise)

Two smart moves make wallpaper ordering smoother:

1) Sample first, but sample wisely

Slice samples are typically 8.5″ x 11″, which is perfect for checking print quality and getting a feel for the palette. But note the fine print: samples may
not show a full repeat or complete motif, and they’re not intended for perfect paint color matching.

2) Order enough rolls at once

Hygge & West specifically warns that there can be slight color shifts between runs, so rolls printed in different batches may not match exactly. Translation:
measure carefully, add a sensible buffer, and place one complete order so your walls don’t become a “before and after” of dye lots.

What it costs (so you can budget without spiraling)

Pricing varies by colorway. At the time of writing, Slice rolls are listed roughly around the $195–$245 range depending on the color, with samples around $5.
Always double-check the current listing when you order (because wallpaper prices, like eggs, can be unpredictable).

Installing Slice: The Step-by-Step Without the Panic

Slice is a traditional, paste-required wallpapervery DIY-able if you’re patient and willing to measure twice and cut once (or three times, if you’re being
honest). Hygge & West provides detailed installation instructions; here’s a distilled version with the “why” behind each step.

Prep: your wall deserves a clean slate

• Start with smooth, clean, dry walls. Fill holes, sand bumps, and remove switch plates.
• Remove old wallpaper fully. If you’re stripping prior paper, The Spruce outlines common methods like steam removal or using water/vinegar
  solutions or commercial removers, depending on the wallpaper type and wall surface.
• Prime if needed. Especially in bathrooms or if your wall surface is thirsty or inconsistent.

Gather supplies (and save future-you a ladder trip)

Hygge & West recommends a basic wallpaper paste for coated wallpaperspecifically noting not to “cut” the paste by adding extra waterand mentions Roman
PRO-880 as an example. You’ll also want a level, straightedge, sharp blades, smoothing tool, sponge, bucket, and a drop cloth.

Cut strips with intention

Measure wall height and cut each strip with an extra 2–3 inches for trimming. Because Slice has a 34-inch vertical repeat, plan where you want the pattern to
landespecially if you’re doing a feature wall where the “center” matters (like behind a bed or sofa).

Start straight, stay sane

Hygge & West advises measuring the roll width (27 inches for their traditional wallpaper) and marking a starting point using the width minus one inch to
allow trimming at the edge. Then draw a vertical plumb line with a level. This is the unglamorous secret of wallpaper success: the first strip sets the
reality for every strip after it.

Paste, book, hang

Apply paste evenly to the strip, then “book” it (fold pasted sides together) and let it rest for about 5–7 minutes so the paper can relax. Hang the first
strip aligned to your plumb line, smooth from the center outward, trim with a straightedge and fresh blade, and wipe off any paste immediately to prevent
staining.

Seams and pattern matching: the Slice discipline

Butt seams tightlyno overlapand match the pattern at eye level. Hygge & West explicitly recommends checking for defects after hanging two strips, which is
smart because discovering an issue after you’ve wallpapered the entire room is the emotional equivalent of stepping on a LEGO.

For general installation technique reminders (overlaps, trimming, working around outlets), HGTV and This Old House both emphasize using a plumb line, smoothing
bubbles from top to bottom, and carefully trimming after the paper is positioned.

Care and Cleaning: Keeping Slice Looking Crisp

Slice is designed to be durable and washable. Hygge & West advises cleaning with mild soap (no detergent), rinsing with clean water, and avoiding
abrasivesespecially important if you have metallic accents. Their broader installation guide also notes that grease and oil stains may not fully come out, so
consider placement if your wall sits right next to the daily “olive oil splash zone.”

For overall wall cleanliness, Southern Living highlights that keeping walls free of dust can help with allergens and reduce mold/mildew risk in damp spaces.
For wallpaper specifically, spot-testing before any bigger cleaning effort is a smart habit.

Why Slice Feels So “Heath” (Even Though It’s Paper)

The best collaborations don’t just copy a lookthey translate a mindset. Heath’s approach to tile has always been about how color and geometry live in a space:
the way light changes a surface, the way a pattern can anchor a room, the way “simple” forms become rich through repetition and variation. Slice brings that
sensibility to wallpaper: crisp geometry with enough human irregularity (thanks, screen printing) to keep it from feeling sterile.

Add in FSC-certified, carbon-neutral manufactured ground paper for the traditional material, plus U.S. production and a Class A fire rating, and you get a
wallcovering that isn’t just prettyit’s thoughtfully built.

of Real-World “Slice” Experiences (What It’s Like to Live With It)

People often think the biggest wallpaper moment is installation day. In reality, the most satisfying “Slice” moments tend to happen laterduring the mundane,
everyday stuffwhen you realize your wall is quietly improving your life like an overachieving houseplant.

A common first experience is the sample shuffle: the little 8.5″ x 11″ sheet migrates around the house like it’s touring. It leans against
the sofa. It hangs by painter’s tape near the window. It gets carried into the kitchen to compare against cabinet paint, then marched back to the hallway to
judge it under warm bulbs. This is normal. Let the sample travel. Slice looks different depending on lighting, and that’s part of the funespecially in the
metallic-accent colorways, where a line can go from subtle to sparkly just by changing the time of day.

Next comes the “Wait… it’s calmer than I expected” moment. In photos, geometric wallpaper can look busy. In a real room, Slice often reads as
structurealmost like a textured fabricuntil you’re close enough to notice the playful relationships between arcs and angles. Designers love patterns that can
do both: add energy from afar and reward you up close. Slice is one of those.

Installation day tends to create two very specific memories: (1) the satisfaction of the first perfectly plumb strip going up, and (2) the sudden obsession
with your blade sharpness. You might start out thinking “one blade is fine.” Then you trim one edge and realize a fresh blade cuts like butter, while a dull
blade cuts like sadness. Somewhere mid-project, many DIYers end up with a “blade graveyard” of used tips and a new respect for straightedges.

After it’s up, Slice becomes the backdrop for life’s small scenes. In an entryway, it’s the cheerful visual you see while hunting for keys. In a dining room,
it’s the pattern that makes a Tuesday-night takeout dinner look vaguely intentional. In a powder room, it’s the thing guests comment onoften with the same
surprised tone people use when they find out you can bake bread at home.

And then there’s the long-term experience: Slice is the kind of wallpaper that doesn’t get old fast. Because the pattern has multiple “reads”
(big shapes, small intersections, linework details), it stays interesting without shouting for attention. Over time, homeowners often tweak the room around it:
swapping a mirror frame, changing a sconce, updating towels or artSlice stays the steady, stylish anchor that makes those changes feel cohesive. It’s not just
a wallpaper; it’s a surprisingly good roommate.