This isn't another commiserating post about the tragedy we are all facing with the Covid 19 virus. If you are like me you have had enough doom and gloom and are looking for hope, sunshine and spring flowers. I have spotted budding daffodils on my daily sanity walks and am reminded that this too shall pass; warm weather and reuniting with friends will soon be here.
In the meantime we have to stare at those tired walls, worn out furniture and dated window coverings. I myself have been compiling a mental list of home improvement items I will be dealing with when the work ban is lifted. So far, I am planning on carpet cleaning, new springtime accessorizing and (gasp!) wallpapering my powder room.
That's right... wallpaper is coming back with full force! Granted, it isn't for the faint of heart, it isn't for EVERY room and it most certainly is NOT your mother's wallpaper. (Remember the tiny flowered paper with the border at the ceiling?)
Today's wallpaper makes a statement. It says "look at me" with oversized patterns and striking colors. It is reserved for those special areas that a homeowner wants to WOW. Powder rooms, dining rooms and offices are the first to cry out for patterning. Furnishings in those rooms are hard in texture and tend to be monochromatic. Wallpaper softens the look and creates a unique environment. Do you like a sophisticated feel, a gentle spa-like setting or a bold and beautiful accent wall? Today's designer wallcoverings can instantly add those elements.
Why do we want to return to wallpaper? The past twenty years or so had seen a dramatic decline in wallcovering. I believe we overdid its use at the time resulting in a pendulum swing to all paint and no paper. Today, new homes are not being built with the attention to architectural detail that we had in years back. Together that leads to a slightly boring interior design.
As all design trends go, the pendulum is swinging back. I am not advocating to return to the mini flowered papers of the past and certainly not in more than a few choice spaces in your home. Styles available now range from updated traditional takes on classic damask to full wall non-repeating murals and bold, modern geometrics. Color palettes vary from soft and muted to loud and bold. They are the perfect way to personalize your house to your style and taste!
So, if you are tired of staring at those four walls during our shelter in place order and really want to add some spice to your interior decor just call me! I'll help you find the right pattern that gives your home the lift you need.
Wallpaper not on your radar but you still want a refresh of some sort? Although we can't meet in person until this is all over we can still schedule a virtual consultation over Facetime or Zoom. Email me at barbabraham1@gmail.com or call 215-554-2377 to set up your virtual appointment.
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