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What is Your Art Style?My art style has been described as delicate, feminine and detailed. My mediums are mixed. I love to draw crisp digital line art, paint in traditional watercolour and incorporate organic hand lettering. It is my artistic expression in bringing together both digital and traditional art that is unique, as well as my experience and skills both as an artist and designer.
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Who is the Artist behind Tiny Giraffe?Kylie Harber is the artist, designer and founder of Tiny Giraffe. She has 20 years of experience across graphic design, surface design and art. You can read more about her story here. Kylie is also a professional photographer and you can find her work here.
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How long has Tiny Giraffe been around?We've been creating beautiful artworks and wallpapers for clients all over the world since January 2016. Kylie started creating line art maps in her spare time in 2010 and launched her brand 6 years later. Good things take time!
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What is the story behind the name Tiny Giraffe?Great question! And my favourite one to answer. When I was thinking of a name for my business, I wanted it to represent the spirit of travel (as my first art collection was inspired by a dream holiday to San Francisco). I had one travel story in mind that wouldn't leave me. Tiny Giraffe was named after Mr. G - a tiny yellow giraffe swizzle-stick that I found in my cocktail, having a celebratory last drink at the airport. It was the perfect memorable end of a fabulous holiday to Hong Kong in 2013. Here's to making memories and displaying them on our walls :)
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What Wallpaper Do You Use?I use premium, non-woven, paste-the-wall wallpaper. It is a sustainably sourced, fire rated product that is perfect for businesses and homes. The wallpaper is a smooth matte finish. It arrives untrimmed and is to be installed with the double cutting method.
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Can I Order Wallpaper Samples?Yes! Please email me with your preferred designs and colours - hello@tinygiraffe.co Each sample is $10 and postage is free in Australia.
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How Much is Shipping?Shipping is free in Australia, included in the price of wallpaper ($79/m2). If you are based outside of Australia, please send your address for a quote.
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What is Your Returns Policy?We don't offer returns or exchanges for change of mind. All sales are final. If your wallpaper is damaged in transit, please take photos and email me within 7 days (of delivery) for a refund or replacement - hello@tinygiraffe.co
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What Other Wallpaper Finishes Do You Offer?All of my pre-designed wallpapers are a beautiful smooth, matte colour finish. I also work with clients on bespoke / custom wallpaper commissions and they have access to a variety of other luxury finishes including canvas, linen, grasscloth and metallic wallpapers. Please reach out if you would like to work with me on a bespoke project: hello@tinygiraffe.co
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Do You Offer Metallic Wallpaper?Yes! If you see a wallpaper design that you love, please consider working with me on a commissioned wallpaper or wallpaper mural. We can work together to create a metallic wallpaper that ties in beautifully with your interior selections. I have access to three metallic wallpaper printers - two in Australia, and one in the USA. The two in Australia offer a different result - one is digitally printed (suitable for both patterned wallpaper and wallpaper murals), and one is screen printed (only suitable for patterned wallpaper). It is an expensive process and finish, but a incredible end result that will leave you with a one-of-a-kind outcome. The light reflecting properties will brighten a room, provide a high end 'wow' finish, and give dazzling shine, bringing any room to life.
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Can I DIY Wallpaper Installation?Wallpaper hanging is an art itself, and I would strongly recommend hiring a professional wallpaper installer. In the wise words of Katia from Up The Wall Art (one of my recommended hangers), it would take you 50+ wallpaper projects to get really good at it! If you are determined to give it a go, or have done it before, you are welcome to. However I strongly recommend hiring a wallpaper hanger / wallpaper installer - you'll notice the difference because their joins are seamless, the wallpaper is trimmed expertly and neatly along wall edges and obstructions (think powerpoints, TVs, you name it), they use high quality commercial adhesive and will complete the job in record time.
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Do You Arrange Wallpaper Installation?If you are choosing a design from my online shop, you will need to arrange your own installation. But never fear - you can find a list of my favourite installers here. All of my bespoke commissioned wallpaper projects include installation - if you'd like to work with me 1:1 please email hello@tinygiraffe.co
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What is a Wallpaper Mural?A wallpaper mural fills an entire wall (from floor to ceiling, left to right) with an artwork. It is applied between the skirting (baseboard) and cornice (moulding) onto a gyprock / plasterboard wall. Similar to a painted mural, it looks like one large artwork across the wall and is applied with panels of wallpaper - each wallpaper panel is unique in design, and when hung together it creates the full artwork.
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What is a Patterned Wallpaper?This is what you traditionally think of with wallpaper - a seamless pattern (also called a print) that repeats across the wall. The design, colour and scale of the pattern is unique to each commissioned project to suit the surrounding interiors.
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Which Wall Looks Best for a Wallpaper Mural?That's something we determine together, depending on the look and feel you're after in that room. Sometimes wallpaper murals look best across multiple adjoining walls too. Typically, try to choose a blank wall. Walls with windows, doors, fireplaces or other inclusions are better suited to patterned wallpaper.
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Do You Work with Designers?Yes! You are in the right place :) This is my favourite type of project because you are talented at what you do (architect, interior designer) and have a vision for the space. If you know you want a hero wallpaper at the centre of your design, I can help you with that vision. One of my highest values is collaboration. We will work together closely to design something as you are preparing your concept documentation. I can provide you with samples to present as part of your material selections/finishes to your client.
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What is Your Wallpaper Design Process?I am best known for my bespoke and custom designed wallpaper murals - it is the same process for a bespoke patterned wallpaper too. I work through a 5 step process, handling everything for you from idea to installation: Briefing Meeting Concept Design Artwork Creation Wallpaper File Setup and Printing Installation
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How Long Does it Take?You are investing in a bespoke, beautiful artwork on a large scale and there is a lot that goes into this process. It typically takes 4-6 weeks to work through my process - from initial briefing meeting, concept design, artwork creation, wallpaper file setup, printing, shipping and installation (if in Australia). If you are looking for something special to have on your wall within the next 2 weeks, contact me for pre-designed mural options that can go to print immediately. Printing can be arranged for a rush fee that will see the wallpaper printed within 48 hours of payment and arrive within 1-3 days. Please enquire via email hello@tinygiraffe.co or book a meeting. Once we have discussed your project, I can provide you a no-obligation quote.
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How Much Does a Wallpaper Mural Cost?My pre-designed wallpaper murals start at $140 per m2 (printing only). I am in the process of setting up a wallpaper shop that you can purchase these directly or specify for your interior project. My bespoke, commissioned patterned wallpaper and wallpaper murals start from $750 per m2. This includes design, printing and installation. For example, a 4m wide x 2.4m high wall (approx 10m2) will be around $7,500. This may decrease or increase based on the complexity of the new artwork. I will do my best to meet your budget where possible and this will be discussed in our initial meeting. You are investing in a besoke, beautiful artwork on a large scale and there is a lot that goes into this process. It typically takes 4-6 weeks to include the concept design, artwork creation, wallpaper file setup, printing, shipping and installation (if in Australia). Please enquire via email hello@tinygiraffe.co or book a meeting. Once we have discussed your project, I can provide you a no-obligation quote.
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What Wallpaper Do You Use?I use premium, non-woven, paste-the-wall wallpaper. It is a sustainably sourced, fire rated product that is perfect for businesses and homes. The wallpaper is a smooth matte finish. It arrives untrimmed and is to be installed with the double cutting method. I also offer some spectacular luxury finishes to clients who are looking for something extra special, such as canvas, linen or grasscloth textures and metallic colours.
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Do You Offer Metallic Wallpaper?Yes! You can engage me for a commissioned wallpaper or wallpaper mural to achieve this. We can work together to create a metallic wallpaper that ties in beautifully with your interior selections. I have access to three metallic wallpaper printers - two in Australia, and one in the USA. The two in Australia offer a different result - one is digitally printed (suitable for both patterned wallpaper and wallpaper murals), and one is screen printed (only suitable for patterned wallpaper). It is an expensive process and finish, but a incredible end result that will leave you with a one-of-a-kind outcome. The light reflecting properties will brighten a room, provide a high end 'wow' finish, and give dazzling shine, bringing any room to life.
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Do You Arrange Wallpaper Installation?Yes! If you are based near a major city in Australia your quote will include wallpaper installation by a reputable wallpaper hanger in your area - I have sourced all the best ones! If you are based outside of Australia, I cannot help with installation and your quote will include design, printing and shipping only. I will ask my contacts in the industry for a recommendation I can pass along to you. I pride myself on helping clients from idea to installation. I found from personal experience that it can be daunting choosing, ordering and installing wallpaper (especially if it's your first experience) and I know that business owners are busy people! I want to make your life easier and stress free. Using talented, experienced wallpaper hangers also ensures my artwork is represented as beautifully as possible and I know your wallpaper will be installed for quality and longevity.
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