Winning Wallpaper

Do you dread wallpaper? I bet it’s not because you think it’s “old fashioned” or out of style or ugly; I bet it’s because you think it’s a giant pain the butt to remove once you decide to refresh the look of your room. Am I right?

In the interior design world wallpaper has always been IN, but today we have thousands upon thousands of choices. All the big wallpaper design houses have gorgeous selections in a myriad of colors, styles, and textures (as do lesser known brands). You can view a comprehensive list of brands here.

How To Properly Prepare Walls for Wallpaper

Your walls should be painted and sized. Sizing is the process of diluting wallpaper paste with water, applying a coat to your wall and allowing it to dry before hanging your paper. Rustoleum sells a similar product they swear by called Shieldz.

There is also a pre-pasted wall liner that works with certain wallpapers.

For Peel & Stick wallpaper your walls should be wiped down with a damp cloth 24 hours prior to installation. There is also this product which is supposed to help.

By following one of the above installation processes your wallpaper will be easy to remove when the wind of change hits you.

Don’t believe me? Here’s ID Richelle Plett working some magic!

https://www.instagram.com/tv/Cd36gifpjmB/

Pretty easy, right?

Wallpaper Design Styles

What’s your style? Check out these wallpapers to see if any resonate with you. I’ve only chosen 1 design per style - all designs I would recommend to a client.

Abstract

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Classic

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Damask

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Geometric

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Faux Finish

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Floral

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Motif

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Stripes

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Watercolor

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Whimsical

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Marvelous Murals

Murals have become popular in recent years and for good reason - they are a stunning way to decorate a room.

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Gorgeous Grassclothes, etc

Grasscloth, paperweaves, hemps, and other natural materials are gorgeous ways to add texture to your space.

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Vinyl

A practical solution in damp or wet areas - think bathrooms.

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Peel & Stick

A great option for the DIY-er.

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Specialty Papers

Specialty papers are pricey, but oh so spectacular!

When you want to make a true statement ...

Gold Metallic on Shetland Horsehair

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Silk 3D

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Fabric

Velvet, leather, brocade, felt, pinstripe - it IS possible to line your walls with fabric.

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The Pièce de Résistance

Hand painted wallpaper is considered the gold standard by many; it’s artisan, custom,

and luxurious.

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Here are some gorgeous wallpaper choices we've recently specified for a few of our current projects:

A formal powder room - this fuchsia grasscloth will sit above white ribbed wainscoting.

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A powder room - these large rabbits are the perfect juxtaposition to a console sink with lucite legs & lucite lighting.

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A home office - contemporary & feminine with large dot cafe curtains.

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A laundry room - fun touches of blue with deep green cabinetry are a winning combo.

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A dining room - classic furniture, Waterford chandeliers and stunning walls.

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A kitchen - lining the back of the glass cabinets is a beautiful way to add interest

to a white kitchen.

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A powder room - adds pizzaz to an oceanfront beach rental.

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We hope you can use this handy guide to help you in choosing wallpaper. If you're unsure of finding the perfect wallpaper for your home please contact us for a consultation.

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