Wallpaper - Is It "In" or "Out?"

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Several times in the past few weeks, I have been informed by clients that wallpaper is "out." I would hate to see this source of exciting decorating , Interior Design Psychology ideas abandoned and suspect that the "out" response is more from fear of the unknown than any kind of practical decorating , Using Bamboo Blinds To Decorate Your Home sense. Of course, decorating , Bathroom Rugs Bring Out the Beauty is just like fashion, there is a need to have trendy styles that come and go. However, wallpaper has been around since 200 BC so the Chinese must have been on to something with this "trend."

There will always be a demand for wallpaper for those who are decorating , Bamboo Furniture historic homes , The Benefits of Hanging Wine Racks or wish for a period look to a room. , A Baker’s Rack: Always A Favorite The Victorians truly loved wallpaper; and lots of it. There are Art Nouveau and Mission style borders, reproductions of wallpaper from famous historic homes , Shedding Some Light on Lantern History and from antique wallpaper design , Feng Shui Interprets Colors books. For the rest of us, wallpaper is extremely helpful in creating a unique room. , What to Look for When Purchasing Silk Curtains

Faux paint , Bathroom Rugs Bring Out the Beauty finishes are very 'in' but they require a skilled or deft hand in application to avoid an amateurish look. The same textured effect can be achieved by using wallpapers. Some papers are actually textured. There are grass , A Guide to Decorative Picnic Baskets cloth, cork, and split bamboo , Pot Racks papers, as well as 3D paintable papers and borders. One of my favorite rooms , Discount Furniture Stores has a 36" high paintable border which looks like antique tooled leather wainscoting. It is elegant, unusual and was extremely easy to apply.

On the practical side, paper can be used to disguise a less than perfect wall , Bathroom Online Design - 5 Online Bathroom Design Tips surface, to cover patched cracks, and even old style paneling. Clever use of faux architectural borders can add height or interest to a room , Discount Furniture Stores and give a charming trompe l'oeil effect.

You can mix paper and painted surfaces. I've seen a very clever wall , Window Curtains done with a wallpaper frieze and columns framing a painted mural of the Greek countryside. Individually cut and pasted grapes climb the columns and a couple of pottery wine jars set in front complete the picture.

You can purchase faux columns, tiles, , Get Some Spice In The Bedroom With A Mexican Decorating Theme carvings, windows, , How To Add French Country Style To Your Kitchen and doors. , Easy Bedroom Decorating Ideas These are not meant to look genuine, but to create a feeling of whimsy and surprise in an ordinary room. , Granite Countertop Colors They are excellent to add interest to a dull apartment. , The Best Ways To Organize Office Funiture and Lighting Make sure they are strippable. When you leave take them down, wipe the wall , Granite Countertop Colors and you are ready to go.

Covering a wall , Oriental Rugs is not the only use for wallpaper. You can apply cut pieces to lampshades, screens and boxes. The special effects are limited only by your imagination and your budget.

You don't need to be an expert to hang paper. Patience, some basic and inexpensive tools , Luxury Condos Haute Couture's Newest Muse and boundless imagination are the only things needed to create a wonderful effect. If you are nervous start small with a border or wallpaper cutouts. Once you get a feel for the technique you can branch out. Textured papers requiring little or no matching are easiest for an amateur to apply. Papers requiring a match are easier if the match is a small one; 3" to 7". However, beware of vertical stripes if your walls , Latex Mattresses - Comfortable, Renewable, and Biodegradable aren't perfect. Striped paper and the walls , A Look at Plantation Shutters of an old home , Window Curtains are a short trip to insanity and broken relationships.

If you find a paper that you love and are nervous about the size of the job, call , How to Use Wall Finishes in a Bedroom Design Project in an expert to hang the paper. If nothing else, watching wallpaper being hung is fascinating and you will learn some techniques for your next DIY project. Theses cautions aside, have fun. The nice thing about patterned papers is mistakes are easily hidden. Before you do your next room, , Keeping Your Duvet New With A Duvet Cover Of Your Choice take a trip to your nearest store that sells paint , TV Entertainment Centers and paper, or get a book from the library on uses for wallpaper. Once you've worked with this fascinating decorating , a Child's Room - 8 Simple Strategies to Make You Both Happy! source you'll be hooked.

Contributions for this article provided by ON THE GO 4 U design , Get Some Spice In The Bedroom With A Mexican Decorating Theme consultant, Suzanne Copenhaver who has had years of experience decorating , Shedding Some Light on Lantern History the less than perfect space.

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Indra A Books, author of this and many other lifestyle articles, is the owner and founder of ON THE GO 4 U, LLC, Personal Shoppers & Concierge Service in the Washington DC metropolitan area, providing life management services. In addition to its shopping and concierge services, ON THE GO 4 U also publishes a monthly e-zine and conducts workshops. Ms. Books is the Vice President for the International Concierge & Errand Association. For more information , A Look at Plantation Shutters about the author and ON THE GO 4 U, please visit http://www.onthego4u.net

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