Fashion accessories make an outfit complete. From that perfect hobo bag, layered strands of beads, an ultra soft pashmina scarf to a killer pair of shoes there is no doubt adding that special piece can make you feel like a fashionista…
Wallpaper does the same for your home.
courtesy of freshhome.com
Could we have a harder group of people to decorate for than the teenaged male?
They are not exactly outspoken when it comes to the decor of their rooms. In fact most of the teenaged guys I know tend to shrug and mumble, “I don’t know…whatever…” Don’t be fooled. They really do care they just don’t want to talk about it.
They have long out grown their cutesy themed rooms. They may appear indifferent to the whole design thing but they really do want a comfortable space for hanging out or studying or they may want a space to reflect their various current interests. Over the years I have had requests from guys (reluctantly dragged into Seven’s with their parents) ranging from an all black room to a room with different colors on every wall to giant sports murals to snowboarding wallpaper.
Many of us as parents would draw the line at an all black room though. Sorry guys.
But I have come up with a few different ideas for you.
Got ugly wallpaper? (courtesy of photobucket)
I am a pushover when it comes to helping friends out with their projects. A friend recently purchased a house that needs a lot of work. Initially she called me to help her figure out her paint colors and before I knew it I committed myself to helping remove all kinds of wallpaper from her walls. “How did that happen?” I wondered dazedly after I left. How did she rope me into stripping wallpaper of all things?
It must have been the sob story about how busy she is and how she can’t possibly get it all accomplished. About how she hasn’t a clue how to go about it and wouldn’t want to mess up the walls.
Or it could have been the fact that I secretly like to strip wallpaper.
“WHAT? You like to strip wallpaper?”
I admit it. I am a push over for Christmas. I love the sights, the sounds, the smells, and I love the holiday colors! The rich reds, greens, metallics and shimmery hues inspire me to paint!
What? Really? Another thing which inspires me to paint? Say it isn’t so!
I admit that painting a room in a color just for the holidays is a bit excessive (even for me). I am on a 2 year painting rotation, not a 1 year — yet…
So what do you do if you need a little holiday cheer but don’t want to do anything permanent?
“Wallpaper, Wallpaper! Where for art thou, Wallpaper?” — A quote from Juliet after having too much time to contemplate her naked castle walls while waiting for Romeo to show up.
I myself have lamented on the rather un-adorned state of my dining room walls and wondered what in the world to do with them. The problem lies not in the lack of choices but in the abundance. Shall I faux finish them, use metallic plaster? Shall I just paint them? Ahh…”Tempt not a desperate man” or woman!!
In a couple short weeks school will begin again. Here are some suggestions for turning boring student rooms into something a little less vanilla. Most student housing has rules about what you can and can’t do with your new home away from home — so please double check before getting too carried away.
Since most little boys probably aren’t huge Fancy Nancy fans, I had to come up with a plan for them too. I recently went to see Toy Story 3 in 3D and really enjoyed it. It’s not often we can find a movie to entertain us adults, a thirteen and eight year old! I thought it was as entertaining as the first one.
My favorite character is Buzz Lightyear (although Woody is a close second). What little boy wouldn’t want a room inspired by outer space and a charismatic intergalactic space ranger?
I have to admit that sometimes as a designer I run a little short on creative color ideas. When I think about what inspires me I turn to nature and all of its beautiful colors and textures.
Wallpapering is not something we generally think about tackling over the summer although on those really steamy days it could be nice to hang out in the A/C or when it rains. Given the number of rain days lately I am sure we can find some time to hang a few rolls. Feature walls, small powder rooms, entryways all make great spaces to paper. Even the backs of the bookcases should not be excluded from a little wallpaper pick me up… (Plus with these fresh summery patterns I don’t know how anyone could resist!!)
courtesy of Thibaut Designs "Ginko"
Oprah says wallpaper is back. But for Seven’s it never left.
As you know, I love paint. Can’t I love wallpaper too? Why can’t there be two loves in my life?
As I look at my walls and ceilings, I just crave a little more, oh, I don’t know, pattern? Texture? Interest?
Don’t get me wrong, I love you, paint. But I think I need more. Things have been a little boring lately. Don’t you feel it too?
