I was 100% committed to painting the powder room, but then decided to check out a wallpaper shop just to see what was available. My poor husband returned from a business trip to find this going on in his dining room and a wife who wanted him to make a decision pronto!
He was a good sport, however, and attributed it to fond memories of his mom's dining room table looking much the same way when he was a kid.
The Lotus Papers, from Farrow and Ball, were my favorites. In person, they look like fine works of art. They were also the most expensive. Just as well, because Chris didn't like these at all.
But we can't commit to living with either of them. Coconut Grove feels a little too traditional for our taste and the Shantung Silhouette seems a little too modern for our Victorian.
It's back to the drawing board my friends.
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My eyes went straight to that Farrow & Ball paper, it's gorgeous. I can imagine with a design that large it would get really expensive in a powder room with all the trimming necessary, I'm wondering if you have anywhere in your house you could hang a section of it and frame it out with inexpensive moulding. I found an example to show you what I mean:
http://www.houzz.com/photos/29466/living-room-eclectic-living-room-los-angeles
I know that Farrow and Ball paper is pricey. I have a client who fell in love with it too, but it wasn't in her price range. Here's the good news. Visit the Etsy Shop Olive Leaf Stencils. They have a stencil that is very close to that design. We are having her d/r stenciled next week, at a fraction of the cost!
Found your blog through Danikas blog- I'm so jealous of whoever got that amazing set from the Salvation Army- if its not gone this weekend I hope you get it!
I agree that stenciling is a less expensive way to get a large overall pattern like the Farrow & Ball wall covering design (which is my favorite as well). That's what I'm going to do in my powder room! Cut your own stencil- I can tell you're pretty creative- you could do it!
Oh, my... No matter what you choose it will look great. Look at this! You have such great taste! I can't wait to know what you decide.
By the way, today I'm posting about bathrooms. Come see if you feel inspired. :-)
I hope you're having a great day!
xo
Luciane at HomeBunch.com
How exciting! I am loving wall paper again, but haven't done it in my own house yet due to the trouble of putting it up and taking it back down later. You sound fearless! I like the second one, though they are both great! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment!! It means a lot.
Thanks for popping in and becoming a follower! I am so glad you did because I am LOVIN' your blog...I need some more time to search it through but from the looks of it your house is beautiful!! I love the idea of wallpaper for the powder room and I can't wait to see what you settle on. :)
Ugh! I feel awful! I bought the set today. It was still there at 1:00 when I went back to pick up my side board I purchased yesterday(see my blog)and part of me was hoping you called to hold it. I'm sorry. I really wasn't planning to, geez it sounds like I made out with your boyfriend or something. Don't hate me, I will keep my eyes out for more and let you know if I find any.
xo Danika
Hey! Thanks for following my blog! I just started going through yours and I absolutely love your taste. The house is amazing by the way!
How exciting! Wallpapering a powder room is a great idea!! I love the last choice, but I can't wait to see what else you're thinking about! :)
I'm pretty quick with choosing paint colors; however, wallpaper...that's hard!! Good luck. I can't wait to see what you choose.
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