Looking back on projects, most of the rooms I’ve loved most that we’ve created share one thing: stunning tiles or wallpaper. It’s not that you have to use outrageous wallpaper to make your room look gorgeous (and truthfully, it’s not suitable for all living spaces), but it’s also not true that I haven’t ended in awe of a lot of rooms that didn’t contain one of these elements. If I’m talking about “high impact,” I’m not necessarily referring to vibrant or bold – it’s extraordinary. From my experience, those rooms that we’ve spent a lot of money on one thing are simpler to design and appear more well-integrated because they have a distinct starting point – something that sets the mood, which makes the rest of the design process more manageable. To illustrate this, Here are some (like many) projects.
The first nursery for Elliot was one in which I was in love and picked this wallpaper (I’m from Oregon, and I love trees) that feels an inspiration from Where the Wild Things Are. After I got it right, the room was put together with ease. I couldn’t have a rug that was patterned with this wallpaper. So the choice to go with a plain white carpet was an easy choice. The carpet we chose was a big purchase (and it’s like walking on clouds from Lulu in Georgia and Georgia); however, an ordinary white rug would be equally effective (which is why we staged it to sell). This bed was Target. The curtains were made of solid (from Loom), and while the Rattan bed was a treat, an ordinary white or wood daybed would be great in this space because the focal point in the distance is its wallpaper, and everything else plays a role in supporting it.
We set up this room for a guest room to sell, and it worked (with nearly 100% Target furnishings and other accessories – check out the remainder of the space in this post).
I couldn’t get rid of this tree for her, and now in the new home, it’s a different color and company; however, it’s still a beautiful forest (just in blush). !!!). While the above photo is only an eagle-eye view (as we have only recently taken it in the nursery it currently is and will be unveiled within Real Simple in September), you can see that it’s stunning. We chose the furniture from Target (with the Rug from Armadillo and Co) and the white drapery. There’s almost no art involved; it’s just that incredible paper that creates the mood and takes care of the rest for you. Find out the day Elliot’s Nursery went global for Target here but keep an eye out for the unveiling (Pink Forest Wallpaper here.)
Charlie’s wallpaper was the first time I’ve ever done this huge-scale, all-over design for a kid’s room. Although the boldness of this wallpaper wouldn’t be appropriate for every space, this is what made this space very easy and inexpensive. You can spend a little on one item and needn’t think about the other items. The wallpaper is here. Read further about the nursery of Charlie and view it as the perfect big kid’s space in this post in the staged version we created to make it sell).
The laundry room in our old house (read the whole story in this article) received an injection of the classic wave pattern. Without the wallpaper, it would have been boring (and still excellent since it’s a laundry room). With the wallpaper, it was a delightful unique space that was located in the middle of our home. The work involved was about $250, with the final cost of the wallpaper costing approximately 500 dollars (I believe, though it was a gift), which is not cheap. If you’re seeking to make a dull, functional space seem more interesting, as we were thinking about, consider paper over paint. (Wallpaper can be found Here).
It doesn’t have to be a soaring statement – even a simple texture such as the one below gives the space so much excitement and direction (whereas painting would have meant we’d need to add more paint on the walls and “decorate” the area more).
Take a look at the entire revamp on this page. In the close, it’s a white and gray skyline, but it’s more of a texture than an actual motif (wallpaper here). It still felt unique.
In their nursery, we installed a temporary bunny wallpaper. We did put it on top of the orange peel walls. Even though the installer wasn’t pleased with the wallpaper, we’re entirely content with it because this room would become an additional guest room at some time. The client wanted to spend money on something other than skim-coating walls (which is a horrible and expensive procedure). Find out more about the area here wallpaper this site. This is a broken record. The remaining items in the room are all bought from Target. Spend a little money on one thing, and you’ll save on the rest of your purchases.
This time we decided to go a bit more daring (full details below) in a guest bedroom, and man, is it a crowded room and one I would like to stay in? We picked a traditional toilet (as it’s an old-fashioned home), and the rest was easy and sturdy. The pieces weren’t expensive because the client was on more money. They’re not extravagant or anything else but simple details that complement and go nicely with the striking paper (available here).
In their daughter’s room (see the entire area below), we went with the more subtle wallpaper because we wanted something calming for her. However, the pattern over-created a mood and meant that it didn’t require something too bold for the room (wallpaper is available in this post).
I’ll give you example after example, but know what I mean – spend money on a single item that can alter the look and direction of the room. It lets you keep the rest accessible and in a more relaxed way. Before you decide that every room must be wallpapered, there isn’t a need for it. Wallpapers are the best for dining areas and guest bedrooms (or more subtle designs for the main bedroom) or kids’ rooms, playrooms, dens, hallways, or bathrooms. I’ve identified every room except the ‘living room.’ The rooms that have the most trouble, however, in a way you don’t need to think about their layout for a long time, but once you have stunning wallpaper inside, you’re accomplished, or at a minimum, will have a solid starting base for the rest of the design. Yes, you can apply wallpaper to your living or family space; however, you must ensure that it’s a wallpaper you can live with for many years, every single day.
However, we have found the same true for bathrooms and kitchens with tiles. Indeed, you are concerned about the latest fashions and ensuring you don’t match your kitchen using an unpopular pattern (we worry about this too). Still, if it fits with the design of your house and you select a unique tile (which implies you’ll likely have to pay for it), it will transform your bathroom or kitchen to a higher level.
