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Wallpaper on accent wall

I recently received a product update from one of my wallpaper suppliers, and since most people think wallpaper is not being used  much these days, I thought it might be interesting to show some of the new trends in wallpaper and in creating accent walls, as well as other accent wall options…

Trend:  Enlarged traditional prints, creating a more transitional style, (a combination of traditional and contemporary styles).

Tip:  Rather than wallpaper an entire room, create an accent wall with wallpaper.  This works especially well given the large and bold new prints, plus you’ll save money!

Contemporary styles…

Trend:  Faux finishing or wall paper that appears to be faux finishing…

    

Trend:  Stenciling.   While it is usually easier and quicker to purchase wall paper, you will save money by creating your own stencils and painting yourself…

If you can’t find the right stencil, you can always make your own by tracing shapes onto poster board or stencil plastic, then cutting them out. Or create the shapes that have straight edges by simply measuring and taping them off, then filling them in with paint. Just make sure the base coat is dry before taping.   More stenciling tips:  http://www.diyideas.com/quickprojects/Accents/stencils_ss2.html

Accent walls:

Combination of wall textures…

Small portions of wallpaper can still make a big splash while saving you money…

Other do it yourself tips for wallpaper projects:  http://www.diyideas.com/quickprojects/WallsFloors/wallpaper-projects_ss1.html

Wood trim…

Above:  Still shot from the 1948 movie Rope.   Notice how the trim embellishes the doorway, and then notice the architectural wallpaper affect behind that!

Above and below:  Adding trim can create an amazing and unique focal point wall without breaking the bank.  I apologize, I don’t remember where these photos are from, but please feel to let me know so I can properly provide credit.

For great do it yourself inspiration visit:  http://www.diyideas.com/howto/WorkWithWood/molding-mania_ss1.html

 Combination of trim and wallpaper or faux finishing…

The walls in the above and below photos were faux finished by Johanna Annable of Johanna’s Design Studio, www.johannas-designstudio.com.

 All wood accent walls…

Old barn wood is becoming a valuable commodity for use on walls such as the one above!  Source:  http://www.incanti.com .  

Above:  Get instructions from http://www.diyideas.com/howto/WorkWithWood/veneers_ss7.html

According to www.BHG.com…  You can “shop for this look (above) at the home center by trolling for storage gear, metal cans, and utility pulls and hooks. Blackboard paint on two of the wood wall panels creates space for instant messaging. To eliminate ghost words, rub chalk over the entire surface and rub it off before writing notes.”

Other low cost options…

Think out of the box!  Believe it or not, the abstract mural below was drawn in colored wax crayon on brown lining paper and was originally intended to be only temporary in a house built in 1938 and designed by architect Patrick Gwynne in Esher, Surrey, UK.

On going trend: Painting stripes, newer trend being horizontal stripes.  Painting stripes yourself is definitely less expensive than wallpapering… And you can get creative with color, textures and layering!