Newsworthy measures 47 inches wide and runs $125 a yard (to the trade). All of Lori Weitzner’s 2010 wall-covering collection is focused on a sustainable future.

While it might be a bit extreme for many people, the reasoning is that when you leave swatches on the wall, you can see how they react to light throughout the day and weed out colors as you go along.

When it comes to wall coverings, it's tempting to stick to the safe bets: a coat of paint, a delightful wallpaper, or tile in abundance. And hey, they're all excellent choices—we're guilty of ...