Wallpaper has had quite a run in design life. There was the horrifying brown color palettes of the 70s and the oversized florals of the 80s, and let's not even mention the 90s because nothing of that era was really appealing. However, it seems this once passe design trick has made its comeback. Everywhere we look courageous designers are using wallpaper to make bright statements (a move that rivals Reese's post-divorce strut down the runway in that yellow dress. Hot). Case in point: Kate Spade caused a stir with her Scalamandre Zebra paper in the bathroom. Since one bold move, deserves another below are our favorite wallpaper sightings.
I can't lie, I've never been a fan of wallpaper ... until recently. The gorgeous geometric prints are insane. David Hicks would be proud. I am dying to put them in my home (then I remember I'm a renter without free reign of my decor, damn). Until I am graced with home ownership, I will just have to dream. I stumbled across this print a few weeks ago and fell head over heels. It's black, it's white, it's geometric, need I say more?
I would like to have this kitchen too while we're at it, thanks.
A few other gems just for fun ...
À la Shannon:
Finally! The perfect excuse to cover my walls with stripes. Classic, classic, classic. Even if wallpaper becomes taboo in the design world once again, there is no arguing that stripes will forever add a sophistiacated punch. Now, if I could just have to figure out which wall to line. I am currently mulling over the idea of kelly green stripes in a hallway or behind my head board or in my entryway, or bathroom ... ew! What about the kitchen?
I think I might have started drooling when I saw this p&g room.
A yellow moment. There is just something about this color in a bathroom that makes me so happy.
I would like to have this kitchen too while we're at it, thanks.
A few other gems just for fun ...
Images via Sara Gilbane
Images via Anna Spiro
À la Shannon:
Finally! The perfect excuse to cover my walls with stripes. Classic, classic, classic. Even if wallpaper becomes taboo in the design world once again, there is no arguing that stripes will forever add a sophistiacated punch. Now, if I could just have to figure out which wall to line. I am currently mulling over the idea of kelly green stripes in a hallway or behind my head board or in my entryway, or bathroom ... ew! What about the kitchen?
I think I might have started drooling when I saw this p&g room.
Images via a back issue of Domino Magazine (RIP)
A yellow moment. There is just something about this color in a bathroom that makes me so happy.
Image via House Beautiful
Simply fabulous.
ReplyDeleteI adore the yellow, a la Shannon.
And am in love with the red geometric print in Erin's post.
Love the Kitchen, Little "e"
ReplyDeleteLove the LR with the stripes and photo overlay, Shannon.
Excellent choices.
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