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Makeover a Room With Home Decorating Wallpaper

Upon entering a house, people will almost always notice the walls first since they are the largest surface area in any given room. The designs on the wall will attract anyone’s attention, and even if there’s luxurious furniture and décor all around, if the walls aren’t done well, the room doesn’t light up the way it’s supposed to. Simply put, walls play a crucial role in interior planning and design. Choosing the right home decorating wallpaper is elemental in giving any room that added vivacity.

You can revamp a room wall without completely repositioning the furniture, or buying a range of new décor, or severely shifting the room’s theme. If one is already satisfied with the way things are, a quick change in wallpaper will instantly liven up a room and change its whole feel and look. The most important factor here is choosing the right wallpaper and wall paper border to incorporate to the rest of the room’s overall theme and structure.

So how do you pick the right design of home decorating wallpaper that will perfectly blend with the entire room and its furniture?

First, you will need to consider the existing theme of the room as well as the details of the furniture and other fixtures. Is it contemporary? Country? Western? American? Victorian or French perhaps? What about the dominant colors and shades of the furniture and décor? Your choice of home decorating wallpaper and wall paper border should balance well with everything. The wallpaper – its shade, pattern and texture -- should not be too overpowering, nor should it be too insubstantial or simple that it won’t be able to create the effect you want. Mixing and matching wallpaper and wall paper borders is a great way to boost any room too.

Reading home improvement magazines helps in deciding what colors and patterns blend well with certain motifs. Consulting with an interior designer is a great way to deal with such dilemma, but take note that professional services can be expensive.

After initially deciding what pattern your wallpaper mural and wall paper border should be, make a list of the top 5 designs that you want, then ask several wallpaper companies for samples of the designs you chose. Once you receive the designs, paste them on your walls for a few days and try to discern which home decorating wallpaper suits your style best. You can also place it on your furniture, sofa and décor to see which ones match best.

An important thing to consider before purchasing wall paper border or home decorating wallpaper is the condition of your walls. Crooked walls look better when covered with wallpaper designed with accentuated stripes. Floral murals can effectively hide cracks or mask a room’s unconventional shape. For walls with a few imperfections and cracks, faux finish wallpaper can effectively hide them as well.

The room itself is another thing to take into account when considering various types of wallpaper materials. If you are going to remodel the living room and the dining room, go for paper wallpaper. For walls that need to have easy-to-clean surfaces, such as those in the kitchen, the bathroom, and the children’s room, you should opt for vinyl or vinyl-coated home decorating wallpaper. Vinyl wallpapers are more durable than those made of paper, making them a great choice for rooms where wallpaper suffers more wear-and-tear than most other spaces within the home.

When you have finally made your choice, measure the room first to determine exactly how many rolls you need. A few extras won’t hurt too. Then you can confidently place your order!

About the Author

Tammy Billings is the owner of USA Wallpaper, an online retailer of designer wallpaper borders and wall murals. Her knowledge of the wallpaper industry, from manufacturing to installation makes her a valuable home and interior design resource. With a variety of bedroom, bathroom and kitchen wallpaper designs, Tammy has put USA Wallpaper at the forefront of online wallpaper companies.

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Bathroom Wallpaper - Unwind in Affordable Luxury

I love to feel totally relaxed, almost comatose. My day from start to finish is a whirlwind, so my refuge is the master bath adjoined to my bedroom. It has come to be my safe haven and a place to escape and unwind. The rest of my family knows to leave me alone when I shut the door.

Designing this room has taken many hours to get everything exactly the way I wanted it. From the mirror above the sink to the candles around the tub, it all fits together like a glove. The most exhausting part of this decorating venture was deciding on the wall covering. I had my heart set on wallpaper but was reluctant since I had been told that moisture and humidity can cause the wallpaper to peel.

Looking at other options such as tile and paint left me feeling empty not alive. I still found myself thumbing through wallpaper books and magazines. To my delight, if I went with vinyl wallpaper keeping it away from the wet areas I could have my cake and eat it to. You see, vinyl wallpaper is splash proof but not water proof. If the bathroom has sufficient ventilation and all edges are correctly pasted it can withstand this environment. Vinyl does have many attributes such as washabilty, scrubabilty and durability if placed wisely.

To compete with other wall covering, wallpaper manufacturers have created many new designs such as the slate effect, stone effect, tile effect, water splash and mosaic effect. There are unlimited colors and patterns and one to fit any mood your after. Since it was unwise to hang the wallpaper on all the bathroom walls, I went with a combination of all three, wallpaper with accent borders, tile and paint.

It is amazing how this simple decorative wallpaper has transformed my bathroom from a utilitarian space to my domestic oasis. It is so important for the over all ambience it just makes the entire room special.

I have a sitting room in the master bath, that upon the walls, I placed a vinyl wallpaper of a vintage sea foam and gold stripe pattern. Above it was an antique look of imperial bath tubs with the classic black and white tile floor. To help this pattern flow, on half of the wall, I choose the same design in tile around the bath. Above the bath I merely painted the wall in the same hue as the imperial bath. Neutral colors like white, beige, or yellow help make the room look larger and feel airy. The patterns and colors should compliment each other. Across from my tub I choose a solid beige color to make the room not look busy but give me that peaceful luxurious feeling that I longed for.

One of my best friends wanted a room of her own and it became her mission. She ended up buying wallpaper and wallpaper borders with a nautical theme. There were pictures of boats, sea shells, fish, birds and sea creatures. It was the next best thing to actually heading out to sea.

We both choose prepasted paper that was easy to apply and will be easy to remove when we need a change. You do not need a professional. The most important factor is to purchase enough. You must also prepare your walls and get them smooth and in good condition. It was also quite affordable and if applied correctly outlasts paint for approximately five years. This decorating technique adds value to your home and shows off your creativity and lets your personality shine.

If you also want a room that you can call your own, be creative, have fun, but most importantly get started.

About the Author

Barbara Tobiasz is an expert in interior/exterior decorating. Along with her husband Joe, they own and operate Wall-Decor-Concepts.com. For more information on Bathroom Wallpaper, go to Wallpaper at: http://www.Wall-Decor-Concepts.com

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How would I paint this design onto my walls?

I'm trying to redo my bedroom right now, and I have picked out the colors I want to be in the color scheme. I am a 14 year old girl, and I have picked out a victorian wallpaper style comforter that is black and white with deep pink sheets and pillows. I want to paint my walls a light pink, but I also want to paint a kind of border around my walls, I just don't know how. The border would be about 2/3 of the wall high, all around the entire room, and it would be a 3 inch white stripe with a 1inch black stripe on both sides. The thing is that I don't know how I would tape it off, because it would be 3 stripes, not just one. Any advice on how to do this? I have to know how before I can convince my parents. Thanks ♥

oh and ps: sorry if my description is hard to understand. i really am sorry. i just don't know how to say it.

Paint the area white and then let it dry for a few days. Use 2 coats btw. Then use painters tape to section off the 1" area for the black stripes (the hard part). You can pull the tape taught to try to make a straight line but it helps to have the wall measured and marked. I try to mark the walls as little as possible (with a soft lead pencil that will wash off or can be erased carefully).

A good idea is to experiment (on thick paper/cardboard) and show them physically what you want to do - good practice too.

How To Decorate In The Art Nouveau Style

People often get the Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles muddled up. I did it myself when I was a student. The first thing to do is understand the patterns, colours and designs of each era. This article on Art Nouveau will detail the patterns, motifs, colours and influences of this era. A concise outline of the Art Nouveau movement will give you some knowledge to help you make informed decisions.

The Art Nouveau movement lasted for about thirty years until 1910. This was a style were natural forms were used for inspiration and used in an original way. The most popular Art Nouveau motif was peacock feathers. The hallmark of the style are the curved undulating lines known as whiplash lines, plant like forms and highly stylised curvilinear designs. The style is often described as sinuous, rhythmical and dream like.

Motifs and Patterns

• Floral motifs (often abstracted)
• Delicate female forms
• Peacocks
• Insect wings
• Bird feathers
• Shells
• Vines
• Flowers, (Poppy, wisteria, water lilies, Japanese lotus….)
• S curves
• Whiplash lines

Colours were muted and delicate. Natural vegetable dyes were used in wallpaper, chintzes and other materials. Art Nouveau is considered by many as primary a decorative style. The influence of Japanese print is also evident in the designs.

Colours

• Pastels
• White
• Off white
• Olive
• Mustard
• Sage
• Brown
• Lilac
• Gold
• Peacock blue

Wallpaper patterns

• Stylised long stemmed poppies and lilies
• Lancet shaped leaves
• Slender blooms

Stencils were also used. The Stencil Library at www.stencil-library.com is a great resource for Art Nouveau stencil patterns. They have a brilliant range from many historical eras. In 1904 Cowtan and Sons an English decorating company used flatten white or enameled white paint. This treatment was also used by Charles Rennie MacIntosh who created a number of white rooms.

Art Nouveau tiles

Pictorial tiles during Art Nouveau era were popular in Belgium and France. Illustrations by Czech artist Alphonse Mucha were used as the basis for the designs. This influence did not appear in England until 1920's and 1930's. The Art and Craft influence continued in the States.

However the use of plain tiles was also popular. Victor Horta in his own house in Brussels (now the Horta Museum) used plain white tiles on the walls and the ceiling in a brick like fashion.

Tube- lining was used to create motifs on plain tiles. The technique used similar to piping icing on a cake. The raised lines of the pattern give the tile a 3D appearance. Kenneth Clark Ceramics has a tube -lining tulip border tile available.

Tiles

• Pastel shades
• Plain tiles or individual tile designs set among plain tiles
• Patterned tiles were mainly used in a row at dado height or as a random insert
• Highly stylized abstracted floral tiles
• Art Nouveau style panels were used to create complete interiors in Europe
• Panels also on facades of buildings
• In America and England individual floral designs on individual tiles or arranged in small panels up to dado height.

The Rookwood Pottery in Cincinnati Ohio, Carter & Co and Poole Pottery in Dorset England, the Yorkshire Tile Company and Minton Hollins are some of the firms who have produced Art Nouveau tiles.

Decorative Items

One of the icon items of Art Nouveau era is the Tiffany lamp created by Louis Tiffany. He studied art and went on to set up the interior decorating firm of Louis Tiffany & Associated Artists in New York. The firm still decorated in the Victorian styles with Arts and Craft influences. In 1885 the main focus of the business was glass art work so a new name was created Tiffany Glass Company. Tiffany designed windows for American churches for example Trinity Church Boston. They also moved into designing art glass for homes, clubs and other corporations.

The ‘Four Seasons' glass panels establish an international reputation for Tiffany. His work was displayed in Bing's Art Nouveau shop in Paris. His work included landscape, floral and semi abstract designs. Vases, bowls, paper weights were design in iridescent colourful glass called Favrile, Cyprite, Cameo and Lava.

Tiffany lamps were made from metal bases with glass shades similar to stained glass and leadlight windows. Designs were natural forms, peacock feathers and insect wings. Some of the names of Tiffany's work include ‘Trumpet Creeper' lead glass and bronze table lamp and his ‘Peacock' and ‘Cockatoo' glass panels, an electric light with a coloured shade called ‘Dragon Fly'

Art Nouveau had an impact on silver ware, pewter, painting, sculpture posters, advertising and ceramics design. When looking for decorative items remember to select items with beautiful flowing lines and curved forms.

Eco Friendly Way

Interior decorating in older styles can be a very eco friendly way to decorate. Visiting second hand shops, antique deals, garage sales and looking online can be a great way to find your Art Nouveau treasures. The most important thing is to have a clear idea of what you want, what you want to spend before you start looking. I recently saw some tiles from this era for sale on eBay at a very reasonable price.

Flooring

Parquetry was often used in the Art Nouveau era. However Horta used mosaic tiles in swirling S curved patterns on the floor of his Tassel house. Linoleum was also popular. The trendy colours in matting in early 20th century were natural, white, olive and light brown

The Axminister loom was invented in USA in 1876. Brinton in England developed the Gripper version in 1890. These inventions allowed large carpets to be made in unlimited colours. Floral designs became the hallmark of British designers. Owen Jones' book the ‘Dictionary of Ornament' 1856 and Christopher Dresser's ‘Principles of Design' in 1879 continued to influence design. As did William Morris' designs in particular the acanthus leaves and poppies design.

The Main Features of the Art Nouveau Style

• Muted delicate colours
• Flowing curved lines
• Natural forms
• Tiffany lamps
• Glassware
• Pewter
• Silver ware
• Peacock feathers
• Stained glass panels
• Furniture with curving lines and rounded forms
• Upholstery in Art Nouveau themes
• Smooth plain tiles
• Stenciled walls and ceilings
• Ironwork
• Electric lighting

Unfortunately Art Nouveau has been a most misunderstood style and is often dismissed as a decorative side line. Yet the original work of architects Hector Guimard in France and Victor Horta in Belgium is easy to recognise. Many of Victor Horta's buildings are now on the World Heritage list. In Vienna Josef Hoffman developed the ‘Vienna Secession' movement influenced yet different from Art Nouveau. This style was less curvaceous more rectilinear and straight lined in its forms. Charles Rennie MacIntosh, in Scotland, Antionia Gaudi in Spain and Louis Sullivan and Tiffany in the US each developed and expressed a form of Art Nouveau. There was a revival of Art Nouveau in the 1960's and exhibitions of the style continue to inspire new generations.

About the Author

Rosena works as an interior design, retail and visual merchandising tutor for Australian College QED. She I has also worked for the Retail Traders Association of Victoria as a Retail Trainer. Rosena has a Diploma in Interior Design, Post Graduate Diploma in Public and Community Health and is a qualified trainer. She also works as an interior design consultant, creates designer art work and is the Australian partner of Sample Board Online a new cool free interior design presentation tool.

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Decorating Kitchen Walls With Visual Allure

There is a room in every home that becomes the heart and center of one’s surroundings. For some this room might be the family room, library or home office. In the majority of households today the room that seems to have the most congestion and activities that take place is the kitchen. We seem to gather in the kitchen with laughter and tales of the day. This place does much more for the human sole than just provide a place to fill one’s stomach.

In most home designs the kitchen is the focal point. From most other rooms of the home you are able to see right into the kitchen. Because of this feature the kitchen becomes an important feature of your home decor.

Kitchen wall treatments are the key to decorating this busy room. Different wall treatments can be used to define a space by changing the texture, material or color. Kitchen wall treatments can create a space within a space.

It is best to decide which wall in the kitchen will be the focal point and then treat that space differently from those spaces around it. Experiment with different tones and shades and try varying the depth and texture for a truly unique concept.

A distinctive tile backsplash has the ability to create s focal point in the room. It is usually small and inexpensive. The visual impact you will achieve is hard to compare to other decorating techniques. This area gets so many splatters, so the backsplash is both decorative and functional. You can use ceramic, mosaic glass or stainless steel for easy clean up.

The colors you use in the kitchen can have a profound effect on the mood or ambience of the room. It is important to maintain balance with your own tastes in order to create perfect harmony. Using dark colors as accents gives a feeling of warmth and comfort. Colors such as red and orange can speed up your metabolism and make you hungry. Use these colors sparingly since they tend to also cause aggression.

Paint is the kitchen wall treatment that is the easiest to change, clean and least expensive of all. In most homes there are walls that are in less than perfect condition and it is hard to hide defects with paint alone. There are wall coverings that offer dimensions, warmth and eye appeal with surprisingly easy care.

There are many wallpaper options that run the gamut from contemporary to traditional. There are also tiles that were once strictly used for floors that are now being applied to walls for texture and visual allure.

Wallpaper can drastically change the look of your kitchen. There is self adhesive wallpaper available which is easy to install. Vinyl material is best suited for kitchens since it is easy to clean and very durable. It comes in a vast array of colors and patterns. Tiles can be more creative and will let you experiment with different tones. Tiles come in many different materials, shapes and styles.

Wallpaper borders can also be used to bring depth to your kitchen. If you do not like borders where the patterns keep repeating try a border that tells you a story. You can use wallpaper cut-outs and hand painted words that will make your family and friends feel comfortable. This will also be a conversation starter when neighbors arrive for a visit. Wallpaper borders are also not expensive and you do not need any special skills to apply wallpaper borders.

Another idea for the not so perfect wall is wood wall paneling. This decor gives your wall visual interest and one of its advantages is it is easy to maintain. Smudges and fingerprints do not show up easily, so you do not have to worry if somebody drops by unexpectedly.

For a bit of comfort and attractive appeal try wall plaques. This is a simple way to increase relaxation and beauty. If you have an unused wall or nook, make this space into a functional decorative storage space. Try hanging shelves for stylish organization. You might also try a fancy wrought iron hanger so that you can place your decorative plates along the wall. If your kitchen has a certain theme, you can purchase plates that match or compliment the theme. Framed family photos or cooking utensils placed just right can give you that pizzazz that you are looking for.

To give you that outdoor feeling indoors, a great idea is to hang metal wall planters. They are a versatile form of art that can transform you kitchen into a room with designer appeal. The metal wall planters can be modified with different flowers and foliage. They never look tired or outdated.

Now all you need to do is grab a pen and paper, make yourself a cup of coffee and sit at your kitchen table. Gaze out at your kitchen walls and let the creative side of you come alive. Let your imagination run wild and in no time you will create the kitchen of your dreams that will fit your personality and charm.
 

About the Author

Barbara Tobiasz is an expert in interior/exterior decorating. Along with her husband Joe, they own and operate Wall-Decor-Concepts.com. For more information on Decorating Kitchen Walls, go to: http://www.Wall-Decor-Concepts.com

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American Blind & Wallpaper Factory Inc. Goes Global With a New Site in Canada

The parent company, American Blind and Wallpaper Factory, Inc, a retail market leader in custom window treatments and wallcoverings, announces the launch of a new website to service Canadian customers exclusively.  Canadian Blinds, Wallpaper and Mores’ new e-commerce website www.blindswallpaperandmore.ca will allow Canadian customers to research, shop and check order status online.   

 

“Our customers are global and expect nothing short of a high quality product, great value with exceptional service.  By leveraging over 50 years of industry knowledge, vendor relationships, and most importantly listening to our customers, we made a decision to expand our product offers into the Canadian marketplace.  We are very excited about this new business opportunity with our friends to the northâ€, said CEO Joel Levine.  

 

Some benefits of Canadian Blinds, Wallpaper and More include:

 

• Prices are listed in Canadian dollars
• Most products are made and shipped from Canada
• No duty or custom charges
• Fast, FREE shipping on most orders
• Shop over 300,000 home decorating items online
• Lowest price guaranteed!
• 100% satisfaction guaranteed

 

Levine said "Canadian Blinds, Wallpaper and More brings a wealth of experience in custom blinds and wallpaper.  Our Personal Shoppers are ready to assist customers with decorating solutions, product information and pricingâ€. Shop www.blindswallpaperandmore.ca for all blinds and wallpaper needs.

 

ABOUT AMERICAN BLIND AND WALLPAPER FACTORY, INC:

 

American Blind and Wallpaper Factory, Inc. is the largest online retailer of brand name custom window treatments and wallcoverings at savings from 25% - 85% off most retail store and home center prices. They carry all brand name blinds and wallpaper, including Hunter Douglas®, Bali®, Levolor®, Kirsch®, Waverly® and American Blinds®, their most popular brand. The company also sells home decorating products including curtains, draperies, Fine Art Oil paintings, custom framed wall art, and area rugs. Their website, www.americanblinds.com can search for over 500,000 wallpaper, border and fabric patterns by color, style and other keywords. Most merchandise is shipped via free ground delivery and is covered by a Satisfaction Guarantee and a Lowest Price Guarantee.  For more than 50 years American Blind and Wallpaper Factory, Inc. has provided high quality products to over 6 million customers nationwide. 

 

CONTACT INFORMATION:

 

Canadian Blinds, Wallpaper and More

 

Jeff Alderman

 

Director of Online Marketing & Business Development

 

734-207-5992

 

jeffa@blindswallpaperandmore.ca

About the Author

Current position: Jeff Alderman, Director of Online Marketing & Business Development at American Blinds, Wallpaper & More www.americanblinds.com.

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