Wallpaper’s popularity is cyclical, and over the decades, certain patterns and textures have gained and waned in favor. Today, however, wallpaper – or wall coverings – has returned as a viable option for adding style, color and character to our homes. As with any wall treatment, wallpaper has a shelf life, and eventually you’ll notice [...]
When you think of wallpaper what comes to mind? Is it grandma’s floral pattern covering every wall in the house? Or do you think of apple themed wallpaper throughout the kitchen and the stereotypical pink for girls and blue for boys? If these images make you cringe, you will be happy to know that wall [...]
After years of being used to imitate paint, or simply being ignored as a tacky 60s throwback, wallpaper is coming back in a big way. Bold, baroque-inspired designs are becoming an increasingly popular wallcovering, as are complex geometric interlocking patterns. Installing wallpaper in a room may seem like a lot of work, but it's not [...]
One of the biggest trends in home remodeling and redecorating is the use of environmentally friendly materials. An example of environmentally friendly home decorating is grass cloth, created from a mix of Asian fibers and grass. While grass cloth is very pretty, it can be very heavy and difficult to install and many people are [...]
Once you're in the mood to tackle a home improvement project, it's hard to slow down and do the prep work it takes to make the project successful. And that's especially true if you want to make a change in a room such as custom painting. Painting wallpaper is one of those home decorating techniques [...]
Wall covering is the most important and overlooked design element of any room. Too often today wall covering is an afterthought. With fancy floor and counter top options, many people forget that their wall covering can set the tone for an entire room. Thinking about making that room a library? How about dark wood paneling? [...]