Decorating with Wallpaper :: 3 Dramatic Looks

If you follow my blog, it's no secret that I have a serious love for wallpaper! I've written many blog posts on the very topic of how wallpaper can dramatically change the look of a space. And the best part is that it can be a fairly easy and inexpensive way to almost instantly take a room from "blah" to "WOW"! Here are three very dramatic spaces that feature bold, colorful and graphic wallpaper prints. If you try and picture each space without the wallpaper, they would all be a little on the boring / minimal side, don't you think? Tell me which snapshot you're loving the most (mine is #3). Have you tried incorporating graphic wallpaper into your own decor?

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Clever Uses for Wallpaper

Wallpaper doesn't have to be just for the walls...there are plenty of creative ways to use it. It can be a relatively inexpensive way to spruce up the back of a cabinet, ceiling, piece of furniture and more. I've rounded up some great examples of how a little bit of fabulous wallpaper can go a long way. Have you used wallpaper for another application besides directly on the wall?

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Framed

The incredibly stylish duo Woodson and Rummerfield are currently being featured on Decorati's blog Access. The article/interview is wonderful and inspiring - you must check it out! I'm absolutely in love with W & R's posh, glamorous, eclectic design style. As I scrolled through several photos of their work, one design detail that really stood out was their use of "picture frame" molding on walls, often times framing out a bold & graphic wallpaper. I've always been a fan of using molding on walls to create dimension and interest, especially when there's a large amount of wall space that needs to be "eaten up". As you'll see in today's post, there are many ways to use wall molding to create a memorable focal point or "wow factor" in a space.  I'm not sure how difficult it is to install, but it can't be too hard, right? Has anyone tried it before? I found a website that sells wall molding, including the decorative corner pieces, at really reasonable prices. Go here to check it out. What do you think about this look?

{I absolutely ADORE this space! It's just exquisite!}

IMAGE CREDITS: 1,2,4,7,9,10. WOODSON & RUMMERFIELD DESIGN / DECORATI; 3,5,8./DECORPAD; 6. TOBI FAIRLEY

P.S. - Tomorrow I'll be posting sneak peeks of the room I designed for the GS Charity Project (finally!).

Gorgeous Grasscloth

I'm a huge fan of wallpaper, especially graphic prints in bold colors. Wallpaper is one of the best ways to make a boring, ordinary or awkward space come to life! I've blogged a million times about patterned wallpaper, but I've never really touched on the subject of grasscloth, another favorite of mine. Grasscloth wallcovering is an environmentally friendly way to add natural texture and beauty to a wide variety of design themes. Made from several Asian grasses, and fibers, grasscloth is relatively easy to apply, and maintain. As you'll see in the images below, grasscloth adds warmth and elegance to any space, whether it's a bedroom, dining room, foyer or home office. It comes in just about every color and varies from smooth texture to heavily textured, depending on the look you're going for. What do you think about grasscloth wallpaper? Have you used it before and/or would you?!

A sampling of the different types of grasscloth wallpapers available

ALL IMAGES VIA DECORPAD

What's New! Fabulous Wallpaper @ Haus Interior

What do flamingos, zebras, ibis birds, tennis rackets, and the game cricket have in common? They're all part of the brand new Turner Pocock Cazalet Wallpaper collection designed by Catherine Cazalet, sold exclusively through Haus Interior. Who new that wallpaper printed with tiny tennis rackets could look so modern and stylish?! At first glance, each wallpaper looks (more or less) like a simple geometric pattern, until you get up close and realize you're looking at rows of adorable flamingos or running zebras! I love this playful yet sophisticated spin on what we normally associate with kid's decor. To view the entire line, click here. What do you think about this new line of wallpaper patterns?

IBIS NATURAL

TENNIS NATURAL

OSTRICH NEUTRAL PINK

CRICKET TEAL

ZEBRA CHARCOAL

IMAGE CREDITS: HAUS INTERIOR

Bloompapers

I received an email from a company called Bloompapers and when I visited their website to see what they were all about, I was pleasantly surprised! Here's a little about who they are in their own words, "We offer you the chance to adorn your walls with large digitally printed images and to see your home or workplace as never before. Using exclusive works by contemporary artists, an extensive selection of our own images and the option to turn your own photos into a wall mural, Bloompapers gives you an original and innovative solution to your home when anything else just won´t do..." All of the wall murals are designed exclusively by up and coming European artists and can be shipped to anywhere in the world! Talk about a great way to create an amazing art wall! Click here to view the entire collection.

JEWEL WALL

STRIPES

ESTO NO FUNCIONA

SHOW 25

This is one of my favorites - it's an image of a rose used as a ceiling medallion.

IS WHERE THE ART IS

HOME SWEET HOME

FLOWERS

BULBS

POETRY

BRANCH

LACE

BILLBOARD 1

ALPHABET