By the time I talked my husband into a particular black wallpaper, it was discontinued. Then I found this black alligator skin print and decided to go for it. I'm glad I did! It's very dramatic. It was easy to install. The pattern is a little difficult to figure out, but the way the print is, it doesn't matter if you mess it up. You won't see it. It's also good for walls with a "knock down" texture - the raises pattern covers it.