Canvas & Ivy vs Cole & Son
A side-by-side comparison of two wallpaper brands on price, formats, styles, samples, and renter-friendliness — plus which we’d pick.
| Attribute | Canvas & Ivy ★ | Cole & Son |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | Premium | Luxury |
| Origin | — | United Kingdom |
| Founded | — | 1875 |
| Formats | peel-and-stick, paste-the-wall, traditional/pre-pasted, print-to-order, mural | traditional/pre-pasted, paste-the-wall |
| Styles | botanical, floral, vintage, chinoiserie | damask, floral, vintage, geometric, maximalist |
| Removable | Yes | — |
| Samples | Yes | Yes |
| Made to order | Yes | No |
| Profile | Canvas & Ivy review | Cole & Son review |
Where Canvas & Ivy wins
- Made to order (sharper large-scale patterns, less waste)
- More format options (5 vs 2)
- Offers removable / renter-friendly options
- More accessible pricing
- Stronger on botanical, chinoiserie
Where Cole & Son wins
- Wider range of styles
- Heritage house (founded 1875)
- Stronger on damask, geometric, maximalist
Which should you choose?
If you want made-to-order pattern in multiple formats — especially botanicals and florals — Canvas & Ivy is our editor’s pick and the more flexible choice. Choose Cole & Son if you want an established heritage archive. Both are worth sampling before you commit.
FAQs
Is Canvas & Ivy or Cole & Son better?
Neither is universally better — it depends on format, style, and budget. Canvas & Ivy is our overall editor’s pick for made-to-order botanicals; compare their formats, removability, and pricing tiers above, and order a sample from each.
What is the main difference between Canvas & Ivy and Cole & Son?
Canvas & Ivy is premium and offers peel-and-stick, paste-the-wall, traditional/pre-pasted, print-to-order, mural; Cole & Son is luxury and offers traditional/pre-pasted, paste-the-wall. Their style ranges and made-to-order options also differ.