Comments on: post off: is wallpaper here to stay?

By: stev sackett

stev sackett — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:10:53 +0000

I have looked and many books at a local wallpaper store and there are so many new textures and very unusual things I am hooked on wall COVERING

By: robert hendel

robert hendel — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 00:30:29 +0000

Wallpapers today are alot easier to remove most good paper is stripple or if you use a good paperhanger he can use stripple paste wallpaper makes a room and if you take the time to look at new patterns you would be amazed of the choices

By: Grady

Grady — Wed, 27 Sep 2006 22:36:27 +0000

Now if we’re talking magnetic wallpaper, I’m all for it!

http://www.magscapes.com/index.php

By: Grady

Grady — Wed, 27 Sep 2006 22:21:58 +0000

I guess I’m the lone male voice into the subject. I’m one of what seems to be very few men that have any concern for the look and feel of the inside of my home (beyond plasma TVs and PS2s, that is), and I couldn’t stand the thought of wallpapering any room of my house.

Contradicting myself, I do love the wallpaper on this site, but could only see it on one (very small) wall in a big, modern room:

http://www.wallpaperfromthe70s.com/

By: Joanna

Joanna — Wed, 27 Sep 2006 13:34:53 +0000

I love the idea of wallpapering a closet–putting a feminine print with all your clothes seems like the ultimate in luxury. I also love the idea of papering a ceiling. I’ve seen it done in many of our titles (I’m an editor with Better Homes and Gardens) and the results are fabulous, especially with a gorgeous chandelier like Holly suggested.

By: Ruth

Ruth — Tue, 26 Sep 2006 19:00:13 +0000

I love wallpaper. Absolutely. Nothing else gives the same graphic punch to a wall. And I have to disagree with you about the placement of wallpaper. I grew up with a mother who believed that the rooms you absolutely wallpaper no questions asked were the kitchen and bathroom. Now I grant you, it’s vinyl wallpaper, but it’s easy to clean and has held up for at least 30 years. On the other hand, we had a designer come in and tell us that he has to replace the grasscloth in a client’s house after a year because it’s full of mildew. And it’s not in a high moisture spot.

I think, like everything else, it’s just a matter of personal taste. I can see how if you like to change things up periodically, wallpaper is definitely not the way to go. But I love the zing and the warmth it gives a room and I’m glad it’s become an option again.

By: Marjorie

Marjorie — Mon, 25 Sep 2006 18:33:29 +0000

… I would say that most people are over the wall paper thing. Most of the interior designers that I work with find that it is something which doesn’t stand the test of time – even short term – for most people. The decal/sticker solution is a bit more classy and removable, but for those who actually buy interior designers time, have the money to forgoe such fauxpas as using a short term trend like wallpapers and invest in something more lasting and tasteful for their walls.

I have to disagree with Molly – Wallpaper in a bathroom or entryway? Think again. … those high traffic/mositure areas would wilt quickly with that type of wallcovering. Perhaps a grasscloth or a paintable like the Euro wallpapers, if you must, but why would you? And to torture a guest with the stuff seems like a sad compromise.

I would agree a closet could handle the wallpaper, because you can close it and not look at it, you but why not punch up the closet with a bright paintjob or subtle coordinate color to the room? Putting wallpaper on a ceiling is such a novel idea to make the room look smaller and cramped. Probably why you never see it.

Wallpaper is so … yesterday.

By: decor8 Holly

decor8 Holly — Mon, 25 Sep 2006 16:17:24 +0000

Oh, and I might add, I agree with Rebecca – I prefer wallpaper in the following scenarios:

1- Entryways
2 – Small rooms (guest baths, half-baths)
3 – Guest bedroom
4 – Closets (looks lovely inside)
5 – Or on one focal point wall – behind a large piece of furniture for instance.

I also, although I’ve never seen this, would love to paper a ceiling in a baroque black/white flock print, cap a chandelier with an ornate ceiling flower pendent, and paint all four walls a solid color – perhaps just white – or go a little wild and paint it fushcia, chartreuse, or teal. Yum.

By: decor8 Holly

decor8 Holly — Mon, 25 Sep 2006 16:14:04 +0000

I think it really depends on where you are based. Over here in Germany, where I am based currently, wallpaper is and has always been a part of design decor. Same goes in the UK. To rent an apartment in Germany, you are not allowed to paint directly on the walls as in the states, you must paper the walls first and paint on top of the paper. The paper is mostly textured. It’s not some kitschy revival over here, it’s a part of decor, just as much as painting directly on drywall is a part of life in America – over here that is simply not accepted. Even when you own your own flat, most paint on wallpaper created especially for that purpose. I think, if done tastefully, wallpaper is gorgeous. But, TASTEFUL patterns are key. Osborne + Little and others come to my mind when I think of tasteful. Not the common “walmart” design motifs – roosters or perhaps cartoon-y borders or Sante Fe style. Eek!

By: rebecca

rebecca — Sat, 23 Sep 2006 22:41:02 +0000

Maybe I’m crazy, but I don’t mind the wallpaper so much. In every room? No way. But in little rooms (bathrooms) or spots that maybe don’t get as much play (a guest room?), It would give me an excuse to play with some fun colors, etc. Yeah, there’s paint–but sometimes you need pattern!