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Sharpie interior mural -- $10. [Okay, I'm kidding but, although these slipcovers are fun and funny, the pricetag seems steep for what they are, making them "not hot" in my book.]

Maybe in a place that doesn't have any architectural details (I've seen this work in show houses), but this place already did have architectural features, and the mix isn't good.

I don't mind the idea so much, but this particular execution leaves me cold.

Great for a set design, lousy for a living space.

The idea amuses me, but this looks like the chalk sketching of a child.

I have been trying to figure out what to do to disguise the extraordinarily plain/ugly brick on the fireplace in my rented apartment. While I'm not rushing to buy these, I'm a good enough seamstress to tailor a heavy muslin cover for my fireplace that would fit it much better than the one shown. I envision using stamps, fabric paint, and stencils to come up with minimal decoration (not faux architectural details!) and then Scotchgaurding the whole thing. If I include zipper/buttons/hook-and-loop fasteners, I could take it off and toss it in the washing machine. I can't wait to try this!

IMO - Trompe L'oeil is perfect for a Palladian Villa...

...everywhere else, it's a joke that falls flat.

As someone who has thought of/is thinking of make-shift wall treatments, this execution is just not good enough. it could still remain humorous even if it's actually done well, like a real decorative painting job.

I want to like it, really I do.

Me too. Good in principle, execution bad.

I like it.
It would be a great solution for my currently hideous bathroom walls that probably won't be renovated for another year IF it weren't for the price.

I thought they were cute paintings, or at least wallpaper. Which was cute. But hanging all that fabric (especially around the fireplace) is just ick.

Real or fake I hate it. Way to foo-foo. What next, doilies?

yuck. Was Debbie Travis in on this? It's horrible. I can't stand Trompe L'oeil. Sorry, don't mean to be rude.

It isn't the look for everyone.....but I adore it! What complete fun.

Not liking so much to live with this...but maybe if they were trompe l'oeil in the true sense ~ I do think this would probably be very nice on a stage set; I could even see it it a shop, perhaps.