If you think of brightly colored floral walls from the ’60s or ’70s, whenever you hear the word “wallpaper” then you’ve been living under a rock. With today’s social media sharing sites like Pinterest and Etsy, there are hundreds of ideas for bold, statement making wallpaper. With popular patterns like damask, chevron and subtle stripes, you are sure to find a spectacular design that looks expensive and high-end– but is actually easy to do and very affordable.
Determine What Style You Wish to Incorporate
When selecting a wallpaper, it’s important to consider the style you’re going for. You probably have a unified theme throughout your home, so keep that in mind when you are selecting a wallpaper. Bold prints don’t always have to be eye-popping. You can select one that varies tone-on-tone color, like a variety of grays and whites. If you’re looking for a bold pattern, but have a subtle color palette, choose a wallpaper with a neutral color palette that will still attract your eye.
For a Glam Look, Forgo the Fuss
If you’re looking to add Hollywood glam to your bedroom, first find accessories to match the wallpaper. Looking for vintage night stands, dressers, mirrors, and browse online bedding selections will bring back retro-themed wallpapers with a modern colors. Placing a satin finish on top of matte walls will add instant glam you’re looking. When bringing in the new vintage pieces don’t let go of your old furniture just yet. If you can’t incorporate the old pieces into other areas of your home, think about storing them in a storage unit. Research and see which options will offer you the best price for the most amount of space. Regular units from UncleBobs.com Storage are priced at $42 per month if you order 5×5 unit from their site. Storage units come in various sizes, ranging from 5×5 to 20×20.
Use Wallpaper for an Accent Wall
If you want to make a statement, stick to one accent for the wallpaper of your choice. Nowadays wallpaper is easier to put up and take down and is used more sparingly that it was in the past, so if you don’t like it, don’t worry! You can take it down, piece of cake. Incorporate the color you choose for your walls into the rest of your bedroom like art work, bedding and furniture. For a shabby-chic compliment to rustic wallpaper, try painting your furniture in a chalk paint. This will make your room feel warm and elegant.
Did You Think About the Ceiling?
Often neglected is the bedroom ceiling. But it can be used to make a chic, bold statement. Instead of lining your bedroom walls with wallpaper, opt for a neutral paint color and instead find a wallpaper to place on your ceiling! This will be sure to entertain your guests and will give you something nice to look at while spending time in your room. It’s easy to do and you will love it, guaranteed. Tie in the ceiling with your bedding and make a statement. There are some great online bedding selections available for you to choose from, so take to the web!
Wallpaper Look-Alikes
If you don’t want to fork over the money for wallpaper, you can go for a wallpaper stencil! It takes some practice but it’s easy to accomplish. Just select the colors you want and paint a base color first. Use a second color to paint the stencil. The end result is a wallpaper look-alike that no one will question.
This is a guest post by Lynn Gibson
A creative and fun-loving cook, Lynn shares recipes and cooking tips with her readers. She’s handy at decorating and loves to put her own spin on DIY projects.