I realize that most people's knee jerk reaction to the word "wallpaper" is to find a deep, dark corner and curl up into a little ball and rock incessantly back and forth. The thought of this...
{source}
and this...
{source}
takes me back to my youth and the torture I endured...both visually and physically.
Back in the day wallpaper options were, well, limited. The options included: florals, stripes or plaid...or Holly Hobby themed. And what made matters worse was the knowledge that if you didn't like the paper once it was up, you'd get to spend the next four days tearing and scraping it off one, measly little piece at a time...or so it was at our house.
Anywho, by the time I was married and had a place of my own to decorate I had had my fill of wallpaper drama, and had pretty much taken an oath that I would never, ever use wallpaper in my house.
...or so I thought.
Recently, I've began seeing wallpaper re-emerge into the decorating world and while the thought of tearing down paper still triggers an involuntary gag reflex, I'm kinda starting to warm up to the idea. I liken it to childbirth. You swear you will never put yourself through the pain and anguish of the process ever again. But then a few years pass and over time you forget how bad it was and are ready for another go. Well folks, that's where I'm at today. I think I'm ready for another go {with wallpaper, not pregnancy}.
Here are some of my favorite wallpaper discoveries...I dare you not to fall in love.
I love these textural/paintable wall tiles made from bamboo pulp. Fashionable and possibly edible? I like that combo.
My love for all things mid century modern doesn't stop. I love this retro inspired wallpaper and at $35 a roll it is a steal of a deal. This paper paired with something delicious and wooden is a match made in heaven, methinks.
I love this star patterned wallpaper. I've seen it on ceilings and in nursery's, but I think it is sophisticated enough for any room or wall in the house.
I love this wallpaper. It's fun and young and blue...I'm a sucker for blue.
I love this funky, modern floral wallpaper. What a vast improvement on the floral wallpaper I knew growing up.
Another blue and white wallpaper.
So, are you starting to get that warm, fuzzy feeling inside now too. If not, just give it a little more time. You will.
Don't be surprised if you see one of these wallpapers in my "almost fully remodeled" master bathroom. I think I've finally settled on the one, but I guess you will just have to check back in to see to find out.
I absolutely love the wall flats, but I checked the price, and it would cost over $500 to do one wall in a fairly small room, so I'd better go back to looking at regular wallpaper. :(
ReplyDeleteYou know, I really, really love the wall tiles but they are a bit spendy. They would definitely be considered a splurge item in my book. But, my, the sure are good looking.
DeleteWhen we bought our house I mentioned to the Realtor that I was saddened that the walls were textured because it would make it difficult/impossible to hang any wallpaper. She laughed at me and told me wallpaper wasn't in style any more. I almost had the nerve to tell her that her expertise obviously wasn't interior design :)
ReplyDeleteBreanna, I just watched a short interview with decorator/real estate guru Jeff Lewis and he mentioned that wallpaper is totally in. So, you definitely would have been in the right to tell your realtor that her expertise doesn't include interior design. :)
DeleteJust laughing because you're right. The first one is my mother's wallpaper from her dining room when I was growing up. I love the updated examples you gave. Definitely have given me something to think about.
ReplyDeleteI love your blog... thanks for writing it.
Just laughing because you're right. The first one is my mother's wallpaper from her dining room when I was growing up. I love the updated examples you gave. Definitely have given me something to think about.
ReplyDeleteI love your blog... thanks for writing it.
I still think wallpaper is awful. I don't care if it's "in" and "trendy". There won't be any in my house. (I know I sound grumpy but I'm not! Really!)
ReplyDelete