That periwinkle velvet sofa!!!! I'm at a loss for words.

I can't tell if I love it or hate it. On the one hand I love anything shiny. I mean, can you imagine this in the KITCHEN!?!?!

On the other hand, it does seem to create a bit of visual clutter. You may not notice it consciously, but the visual noise could lead to subconscious anxiety.

It's hard to say for sure. The light reflection sure does brighten up the room, though.

Also, I'm in love with that Octopus print!

I don't like the effect at all, but I do love that final picture.

I once did my bedroom in a deep maroon with a high gloss finish. While it was interesting and I enjoyed the red I found that the glossy finish was an unfortunate choice. I ended up repainting the room in the same color but with a flat finish. I found the matte finish more relaxing and it complimented the soft burnished finishes of the framed artwork and textures of the fabrics much better. Less competition for attention I guess.Though I understand the notion of pairing a dark color with a finish that will bounce the light around I think that adequate lighting will do the job better and will give you more control over what you want to draw attention to.

I concur - luscious! Especially the last room...

I'm not a fan of this wall finish...sorry but I don't see elegance at all...

I could see it in a small area, like a bathroom...it's definitely eye catching!

is nobody thinking of mariah carey's pink room on mtv cribs? it looked like a gumball.

Does anyone know where I can find that Octopus print? Thanks!

I have been thinking of doing this on my ceiling for some time...the pictures are going to help me picture it....thank you!!

It's super glamorous on the built-ins, not sure about entire rooms though.

Love the finish where it's broken up by other elements, as in the last photo of the dark bookshelves. An entire wall of it might be a little overwhelming. The light aqua color is my absolute fav- how beautiful! ...just, not in my room. :)

how do you paint over this if you should change your mind down the road?

One of my friends has a (large) dining room with Chinese Red lacquered walls. The table and console are both Japanned (aka black with gilding and gold-painted figural designs), and the curtains are black silk, so its like walking into a beautiful lacquered jewel box, or a movie set from the 1930s. The first time I saw it, my jaw dropped. It's my favorite room in her house (and her house is Uh-mazing).

But yes, it is over the top, and it's difficult to carry off.

I love lacquered walls - the sheen is so elegant and glamourous.

"how do you paint over this if you should change your mind down the road?"

A wall finish like this isnt' something you paint over on a whim - it can be a $10,000+ project between the plasterers and the painters to achieve this type of finish in living room or bedroom.

Absolutely beautiful finish. The aqua is my favorite but, as someone above said, the light reflection would add to the visual clutter after a while. Lovely, but I'm anxious enough, thank you.

I'm also on board with the octopus print.

I think lacquered walls in the right application are a gorgeous and elegant counterpoint to the decoration of a room. We're currently attempting to do it in the guest bathroom, and it's a laborious process of applying multiple coats of clear acrylic in between light sandings. I know that in some of the examples shown here, they have used auto body paint applied by a professional, which is an extremely expensive and tricky process. The results hopefully will be well worth it.

Those bookshelves look amazing.

Cool concept, but agree, the last image with the octopus and high chair rail takes the cake!!

First post! Woop woop! Ditto on the Octopus print. Anyone know where to find something like that, or perhaps some other vintage marine science textbook-looking prints? Thank youuu.

The original post with that image gives the source for the octopus print...

http://www.tonichome.com/catalog.php?item=371

I think this can look stunning in the right setting. But the lacquer look is probably easiest for most of us to pull off in furniture or accessories.

I love this idea xxx
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nobody going to mention how 80s it is?
I don't know if the second coming of the 80s is corrupting my taste, but I'm with everyone on the Octopus Room and the built-ins.

I think lacquering the trim would be more than enough for me

Not a huge fan of the lacquered/high sheen aspect on the walls (as opposed to the woodwork), but I really love many of the colors in the examples.

can someone pls tell me how to achieve this finish?
-what type of paint should i use
-what is the process.
-how many coats of paint

would love to know what color/brand red your friend used. we're looking to do floors in a chinese red. any tips?