Bill Musso
We have all probably mused, “What were they thinking?” as we painstakingly stripped wildly patterned wallpaper off walls, but after years of simplifying rooms in color and pattern, it seems that Americans are ready for both again.
Instead of wallpapering whole rooms, however, we suggest covering a feature wall or just an area of a large room like a reading nook or alcove. Bold geometric prints are the rage but small patterns and grass cloths also help give a room a visual texture and color. Consider balancing a room by using wallpaper on the opposite wall of a large wall unit to create balance. One trick we like is to use bold wallpaper behind built-in shelving. This can help unify the color scheme if it complements one or more colors found elsewhere in the room.
Styles and tastes change, so use sizing on the walls prior to installation. Sizing allows for an easy installation by creating a smooth coat and makes future removal a breeze. Sizing products look like paint and are applied using ordinary paint tools. And, you can tint some brands to match the background color of the wallpaper, helping to hide seams. Many of the new papers are also earth friendly.
Check out a few of our favorites from F. Schumacher & Co:
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