Decorating using the same old wallpaper? Think again!

Entry #37, March 10, 2010

Remember when wallpaper was boring and bland, or over-the-top right when you walked in the room? I’ve come across some great solutions for adding some pizazz to your walls. From wall stickers to wall paper, still use the paint, but think about accent walls in these fun ways!

Wall stickers:

The only wall stickers that I’ve seen are the one’s my teenage sons want of NFL and NBA players that are life-size in their room. Freshome has an article on some modern, and fun wall stickers to add to your decor.

This wall sticker is a great substitution for a head-board!

This street scape adds visual interest to an ordinary wall… love the tub.

Wallpaper:

Decor 8, has an article on a Turkish wallpaper company, Studio Nommo. Check out some of their great styles below. Definitely not the old wallpaper that I remember.

Why does this wallpaper make me want to sing a happy song?!

This one is the coolest… it looks like a chalkboard! Remember our post about chalkboards?

This pattern is called “Things on my desk”… genius

3D Images:

What about this 3D wallpaper from Hanna Nyman, featured on sfgirlbybay blog site.

How gorgeous is this? “Don’t touch my walls they’re art!”

Tip:

Wallpaper is trickier to hang than painting a wall. If you’re not handy with a wallpaper brush, consider hiring a professional. Matching up patterns, and knowing how many rolls to buy can be challenging. Hey, if you like a challenge, go do it up!

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Comments

thewallpaperlady says

March 10, 2010 at 12:19 pm

Good post! I am a professional wallpaper installer, and I try hard to let people know that wallpaper is not "out" - it's just DIFFERENT. These days, bold colors and powerful graphics are all over the sample books, along with textures like grasscloth, faux alligator or ostrich skin, and much more! Thank you for helping to spread the word. And please come visit MY blog, wallpaperlady.wordpress.com
stagetecture says

March 10, 2010 at 12:46 pm

You're welcome. I was so surprised to see how far wall paper has come! Thanks for the comment, everyone visit the wallpaperlady.wordpress.com! :o)
Mary-Frances Cimo says

March 10, 2010 at 4:49 pm

I've been dying to see the wall stickers in person. I think I would prefer something that appears to be painted rather than obviously being a sticker? Maybe it's time to think out of the box. If they look as good as they do in pictures, I'd love to offer them to my clients. Thanks for sharing these! Mary-Frances Cimo Color Designer
stagetecture says

March 10, 2010 at 7:52 pm

You're welcome Mary! Check us out regularly, I like to share the stuff I find!
liz says

August 6, 2010 at 9:27 am

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Ronique says

August 6, 2010 at 9:53 am

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