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Wallpaper is Back

After taxing a backseat to paint, particularly faux finishes, wallpaper is making a fashionable comeback. No longer a wallflower, it's now avidly wooed by designers and savvy homeowners because of its warmth and personality. Wallpaper is now considered decorator touch that ties it all together.

Florals, stripes, and country toiles have been updated in fresh, clean colorsrich hues like brick red and olive green, and soft neutrals. But along with such enduring classics, subtle patterns are being used to add depth and dimension.

Today's look is natural and textured, with delicate Asian influences, muted colors, and leafy patterns such as bamboo. Designers appreciate the new textured papers, often described as "architectural" because they enhance both cuttingedge and traditional decorsor as "transitional", meaning they effectively bridge the gap between old and new decorating schemes.

Most of the new designs are inspired by nature. Some resemble granite or other stones, with a look so real that you have to touch the wall to determine what it really is. Other papers copy wood grain or use real wood veneers. There also are burnished metallics and grass cloths in boldly scaled weaves.

Custom finishes

At the very high end are custom patterns hand-painted on everything from vinyl to the finest rice paper to a non-woven rocket-science material that went up in the space shuttle. These papers can be expensive, but they result in a beautifully customized wall that's comparable in price to a professional faux-finishing job.

Stepping out

People are reacting positively to the new looks in wallpapers. In addition to the textured designs, manufacturers are also reporting strong interest in tone-on-tone looks, where different shades of a color have been incorporated into a pattern. For example, a wallpaper featuring two shades of green is an updated variation of the classic stripe. Anaglyptic papersheavily embossed white papers designed to be painted overare also becoming popular.

If you'd like to give wallpaper a whirl, come see our beautiful collection of wallpaper in store. We will evaluate your needs and recommend the best quality of wallpaper.

Source: FindArticles.com