To Wallpaper or not to Wallpaper?
Q: I enjoyed your article on wallpaper a few months
ago and were inspired to give wallpaper a try in my
bedroom. My bedroom is large. However, 3 of the
walls have lots of windows the fourth wall has no doors
or window and is where my bed is. This wall is 19 feet
across. I would love your opinion on two things, first
in a bedroom would you do one accent wall (say where
the bed is), or would you wallpaper all the walls? The
second question is what type of wallpaper should I
buy? It seems there are countless options, prepasted,
paste the wall wallpaper or un-pasted. Sandra M.
A: Mary Alice Slattery
Happy to help with your wallpaper questions Sandra.
Let’s start with your first question about an accent wall.
If you choose a smaller more delicate pattern, or perhaps a grasscloth or linen fabric, any of these can be
lovely on all four walls. On the other hand if you have a
bold or large pattern in mind, an accent wall might be
the perfect entry-level wallpaper project.
For your second question, in regards to the type of
wallpaper to choose: There are several issues to tend
to; such as the levels of pattern repeat, the prep of the
wall, and many more. So, I recommend, if your budget allows, you start by hiring a professional wallpaper hanger. They are fairly reasonable and with their
knowledge you won’t have wasted. A good paperhanger always uses their past, and they know how to
prep the walls for easy removal later. You will pay a
little more for the overall project, but not as much as
you might think. Also by using a professional you are
assured a great result!
Hope this helps. Let us know how your bedroom turns
out.
The Cover-up
Q: There are so many options for window coverings
that it can be a bit overwhelming, not the least of which
is the choice in a Downtown apartment to have no window coverings. I have a large corner apartment on
the 3rd floor. There are lots of neighbors across the
street, on the street and a few buildings down, that can
see straight into to my place. I love the view but want
some privacy. What window coverings would you suggest? Hannah
A: Mary Alice Slattery
Hi, Hannah, we know just what you mean: Sometimes
you can feel like you are in a fishbowl. Most of the
time, who wouldn’t love a “wall of window”? However,