Let me introduce myself!
I’m Emily Sontag, the surface designer behind Emily Sunday Designs, a Midcoast Maine–based studio rooted in a love of artistry and interiors. I create bold, sophisticated wallpaper, fabric and art intended to spark joy and inspire imagination in thoughtfully designed spaces.
My love for patterns and color has been a lifelong passion. Every piece I create begins as hand-drawn illustrations, which I then layer together digitally. This process allows me to bring a sense of artistry to the spaces and products my designs adorn.
I love to create bespoke custom wallpaper, collaborating closely with interior designers and homeowners to create one-of-a-kind wallcoverings tailored to specific projects, palettes, and spaces. My work blends expressive pattern, thoughtful color, and timeless style—crafted to elevate both residential and commercial interiors.
Experience/Education
My artistic journey began with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, where I explored a wide range of mediums and creative disciplines. This exploration ultimately led me to discover a profound love for fashion and textile design. After studying fashion design at FIT in New York City, I shifted my focus to textiles, which allowed me to blend my fascination with patterns and fabric
To deepen my craft, I pursued a Master of Fine Arts at the California College of the Arts, immersing myself in fiber arts with a particular emphasis on silk screening. This experience honed my skills and solidified my passion for surface design.
I spent more than a decade immersed in the fast-paced fashion industry before dedicating myself fully to independent work in Surface Pattern Design. During my career, I held various roles with boutique fashion brands, including Apparel and Accessories Buyer, Studio Manager, and Technical Designer.
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I continue to draw inspiration from the natural beauty of Coastal Maine, combining traditional techniques with a modern perspective to create designs that are both timeless and innovative. My work seeks to elevate the ordinary through pattern, creating connections between artistry, storytelling, and everyday life.
I design from my studio in Warren, Maine, where I offer an extensive catalogue of thousands of designs available across a range of wallpaper substrates, including peel-and-stick, vinyl, and grasscloth.
My studio showroom features a comprehensive swatch library and is open to the public by appointment, offering a hands-on, personalized experience for designers and clients
