The
Wallpaper Comeback
By Ummi Mohammed
J
ust a few years ago, wallpaper
was considered a relic of another era. But in recent years,
it’s come roaring back! It’s a fun
way to transform the look of a room
without radically altering the space
or investing in new furniture.
Wallpaper can transform a room
in ways that paint just can’t; Paint
can be very flat. Wallpaper adds
a very different dimension. With so
many options to choose from today
including fabrics, grass cloth, cork,
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metallics and flocked, in addition
to conventional paper and vinyl the
effects that can be achieved are
limitless.
Not every room lends itself to wall
coverings. Wallpaper looks best
on a big square wall with nothing
on it. When you start twisting and
turning, it starts to look more homemade and it gives it a less finished
look.
Today designers are opting to
cover just a single accent wall. This
gives you all the drama and texture
of wallpaper without the huge commitment. Not every wall covering
is right for every room. In a moist
room, like a bathroom, stick with
vinyl. If you’re doing a hallway or
a high-traffic area used by kids or
pets, choose a flat, washable finish
with a coloured or patterned field
that won’t show fingerprints. Never
apply wallpaper to a textured surface it won’t adhere.