Wallpaper Trends
There are so many beautiful wallpapers that add depth and dimension and opulence to the space but that are a lot more subtle.”
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- JADE SHYNKARUK
investment, peel-and-stick options make it an accessible DIY endeavour, and properly prep- ping the walls and following the instructions will improve removability. Shynkaruk recom- mends having your wallpaper professionally installed if your budget allows since it will pay off in the quality of the finished results and your ultimate satisfaction with it. If you are considering adding a wallpaper design to your home, Shynkaruk says to take the plunge and do a whole room rather than a feature wall, which has fallen out of fashion. It will feel much more cohesive, higher-end and more intentionally designed, she says. At the same time, she acknowledges that papering a whole room can be costly and explains that there are other affordable options. “It’s more affordable to do those details that are more self-contained, like the back of a glass door cabinet, the inside of a closet or wardrobe, or lining the drawers of your favourite dresser or storage cabinet,” she suggests. “If people are interested in doing applied wall mouldings rather than wallpapering the entire room, you
“Grasscloth, for example, is a wallpaper style with a slightly more organic feel because it mimics the texture of woven grasscloth or linen. That can be a really nice way to achieve texture and depth in a space. There are just so many wallpapers to choose from now that, honestly, I would be hard-pressed to find anyone who says that they can’t find a wallpaper that they like.” At the same time, wallpaper is a versatile option for anyone looking to express them- selves or personalize their space. “There’s such variety out there. It’s such a wonderful tool for expressing your style. I like to tell people that if you’re a little bit scared of wall- paper, I would always recommend it because I’ve never regretted it,” she says. “I have installed wallpaper in my own house and for many clients, and I find that people really love design and decor that feels personal to them. It actually ends up having more lon- gevity, and they get bored of it less quickly than more generic design.” Wallpaper installation is also easier than it used to be. While good-quality wallpaper is an
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