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Is Paintable, Removable Wallpaper Too Good to Be True?Home Projects
Certain landlords, and almost all dorms, have strict rules against painting the walls, which is a major bummer if you love color. So imagine my excitement when I learned about removable, paintable wallpaper — I shouted “hallelujah” and quickly ordered some to find out if it was the answer to all our rental wishes and dreams. So, is this product too good to be true? One thing to note is that it took awhile to find actual removable paintable wallpaper.
Ashley Poskin
May 3, 2019
Before & After: A Beautiful Solution for One Big Blank WallHome Projects
What’s this, a blank wall? What could possibly be done with it—a coat of paint? Some sassy wallpaper? A coat of paint with a sassy wallpaper border? Be prepared for something so much more dramatic and intriguing than all that… Even though the title of this submitted project was “Pegboard Cross Stitch Mural,” I still wasn’t prepared for this. It’s incredible, it’s dramatic — yet perfectly scaled, and totally unexpected.
Tess Wilson
May 3, 2019
Level Up Your Accent Wall With This DIY Finishing TouchHome Projects
“When we bought our first condo, our immediate focus was to try our hand at a wallpaper project,” Andréa writes about the home she shares with her husband Stefan. “Rental properties had never afforded us the luxury of doing something so dramatic and custom. We knew we wanted a statement wall somewhere in our home, but given that the main area is one large room (like many open-concept condos), it didn’t quite fit there.
Adrienne Breaux
May 3, 2019
Before and After: This Stairway Got a Glamorous MakeoverHome Projects
This little stairway landing is so pretty. It’s got hardwood floors, a gracefully placed window worthy of Vermeer, a dramatic work of art, and an intriguing vintage table. Its owner did not feel so positive about the space, however, and saw potential for so much more. Seriously, wow! I love the notion of a stairway accent wall; as you’ll see below, it’s incredibly inviting from below.
Tess Wilson
May 3, 2019
Graham & Brown’s 2019 Color of the Year Comes with a Wallpaper of the YearDecorating
When it comes to Color of the Year announcements, this isn’t our first rodeo; we’ve already written about a handful of 2019 COTYs and we still have some months left of 2018. But, we don’t often see too many WOTYs—Wallpaper of the Years, that is. With the decorative trend making a bold return in recent years, it’s only fitting to celebrate it, courtesy of British brand Graham & Brown.
Tara Bellucci
May 3, 2019
Colorful DIY Mural Ideas That Are Affordable and DIY-ableDecorating
I’m not saying wall art is done with, or one-color painted walls are outdated. But from a spate of stunning recent house tours, it’s clear murals are a wall trend that deserves attention. The homes in this post are utterly one-of-a-kind, due in no small part to the fantastic wall murals seen within. And the best part: Painting a wall mural is affordable and totally DIY-able.
Adrienne Breaux
May 3, 2019
How To Make a Quick & Easy Folding Room ScreenHome Projects
Privacy screens are like folding sculptures, both visually interesting as well as functional. In an outside space, they are a buffer between you and the neighbors, or can block out the bright sun. Inside, they divide spaces, hide clutter, or even serve as a headboard. Making a custom screen is also (surprisingly!) a quick and easy DIY.
Dabney Frake
Apr 30, 2019
Real Life Rental Challenge: How To Temporarily Wallpaper Staircase RisersHome Projects
This week Camille is sharing her real life rental challenge and how she transformed her dingy carpeted entryway stairs (with her landlord’s permission!) into something more welcoming, yet still temporary. If you want to see the first post, check out the before photos here. Removing wallpaper can be a terrible task and it’s the last thing anyone wants to deal when they move. This tutorial uses a temporary adhesive that works well for wallpaper in smaller pieces.
Camille Simmons
Apr 30, 2019
Before & After: A London Bedroom Gets a Dark Dramatic Floral MakeoverHome Projects
Name: Nadia Location: London, United Kingdom A few weeks ago I decided to participate in a six week makeover challenge. I chose to do my bedroom and closet, but the funny thing is that I had no idea what I would do when I started. No real plan, I was just obsessed with a gorgeous dark floral wallpaper so I wanted create something dark and moody. Unfortunately, I couldn’t afford to buy that beautiful and pricey wallpaper.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Apr 30, 2019
‘Southern Charm’s’ Chelsea Meissner Lives in a Stunning South Carolina HomeTours
Name: Chelsea Meissner and pup Tyson Location: Charleston, South Carolina Size: 1,900 square feet Years Lived In: Less than a year, owned “I love that every last detail of my home was thoughtfully chosen, and that it feels like an extension of me,” writes “Southern Charm” star Chelsea Meissner.
Adrienne Breaux
Apr 30, 2019
9 Stylish Dining Rooms That Just Might Convince You to WallpaperDecorating
Wallpaper sometimes gets a bad rap, which makes homeowners and renters alike hesitant to try it. Blame it on grandma’s old petunia living room wallpaper, because the stuff doesn’t always inspire confidence. But wallpaper is now used in more contemporary ways—I promise!—and it’s worth taking the plunge. Especially when it comes to the dining room. Make your entertaining all the more special with a thoughtfully patterned area.
Marlen Komar
Apr 20, 2019
Before & After: This $400 Bathroom Redo Has a Genius Way to Cover Textured WallsHome Projects
Before Ashley put her guest house up on Airbnb, she wanted to give the bathroom a fun update. It was simple and sparse in comparison to the rest of the home, so, even though she was working on a tight budget, she was determined to use her DIY tricks and unique style to make it an exciting space for guests. Ashley carved as much time out of her schedule as she could—during nap times, evenings, and weekends—to work on the bathroom.
Emily Shwake
Mar 14, 2019
Before and After: This Basement Living Room Was Lacking a Wow FactorHome Projects
This garden-level space was the home’s entrance, office, guest room, and living room all in one, and though it was full of intriguing art, fantastic patterns, and great furniture, it needed a little something to make it as welcoming and cozy as possible. Removable wallpaper to the rescue!
Tess Wilson
Feb 28, 2019
How To Remove WallpaperDecorating
How long have you been living with that wallpaper you hate? If you answered “too long,” read on—we just might have the inspiration and know-how you need to get going on your long-awaited project. We recently moved into an 1870s home that was covered—with the exception of one room—in wallpaper. It was mostly Victorian (1980s Victorian), and we couldn’t wait to get in there and remove every last bit.
Ashley Poskin
Feb 24, 2019
Before and After: This Big Blank Bedroom Canvas Became Something BeautifulHome Projects
While this photo may look like an “after” shot, it’s actually just the blank white canvas on which a colorful, glamorous wonderland has been created. While a room outfitted in gray, white, and wood has an understated charm, sometimes it needs the type of beauty that only mint and pink velvet and plenty of gold can provide. The new predominately pink, mint, and white color scheme is delicious, while the wallpaper and bookshelves add a multitude of other hues.
Tess Wilson
Dec 11, 2018
31 Incredibly Colorful Wallpaper Design Ideas for Any RoomDecorating
Need more proof that wallpaper just might be the perfect decor accessory for your home? These 31 rooms are bursting with vivacious, energetic wallpaper designs that will inspire. Some homes features every wall covered in pattern, while others just have a small accent—but all the rooms prove that graphic, bold wallpaper is your design best friend.
Adrienne Breaux
Oct 12, 2018
Before and After: An Over-the-Top, Yet Elegant $500 Bathroom MakeoverHome Projects
The new owner of this home became fixated on its “varying shades of split pea soup green” powder room and was determined to give it a makeover—but wanted to spend less than $500. Enter absolutely fabulous wallpaper! First, let’s hear a bit more about this bathroom’s pre-makeover state: To be honest, I don’t remember seeing this bathroom in the real estate listings or when we toured the house. I knew it was there, it just made no specific impression.
Tess Wilson
Sep 24, 2018
Before and After: This Vintage Bathroom Got a $265 OverhaulHome Projects
This “before” bathroom features vintage tiles, which are beautiful in their own way, but also make the space feel a little dated. To the rescue? Modern wallpaper. The bold print took this outdated 1950s style straight into 2018. The wallpaper has so much tropical flair, and I’m intrigued by the way the green of the palm fronds works with the tile color.
Tess Wilson
Jul 22, 2018
10 Stylish Ways to Add Texture to Your WallDecorating
There’s no faster way to bring interest to a room than with texture—but there’s no reason to limit that design trick to fur rugs or velvet sofas. While an artfully placed knit throw on an armchair makes a space feel more “finished,” and a sheepskin rug underneath a planter lend sophistication, those same principals can now be applied to walls. There are plenty of genius ways to add texture to your walls, but be warned: they may not be for the faint of heart.
Marlen Komar
Jul 14, 2018
A Former Beige Snorefest Is Now Anything But BoringTours
Name: Katie Avram and Butterscotch the cat Location: Bankview — Calgary, Alberta Size: 700 square feet Years lived in: 1 year, owned I bought my condo a year ago and went to town on personalizing it from the beige/tan snorefest it was. I had been looking to buy a condo for over a year and had seen dozens in person that were definitely nice, but just weren’t me. The windows and view sold me on the place from the listing photos and I called my realtor right away to arrange a viewing.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jun 8, 2018
Before and After: A Bold $230 Rental Bathroom RedoHome Projects
This rental powder room has bright white walls, interesting art, enviable jewelry displays, and very nice fixtures, but there’s just something missing. What could it be? STRIPES! The answer is stripes. This bathroom is now so bold and glamorous. I love the way the wallpaper highlights the interesting ceiling, and the way the lampshade echoes the shape of the skirt in the illustration.
Tess Wilson
Apr 11, 2018
Before and After: An Easy, Low Risk Way to Go Bold and Big in a Small BathroomHome Projects
Here’s a perfectly fine, perfectly plain bathroom! The sink is cute, the walls look like they’re freshly painted, everything is fine—but could this bathroom perhaps become something beyond fine, maybe even fabulous? This is so fun! Small bathrooms—this is a half-bath—are the perfect place to go bold and go big.
Tess Wilson
Mar 9, 2018
8 Times Wallpaper Dramatically Raised IKEA’s GameHome Projects
It's one of the easiest way to hack and personalize your favorite basics.
Dabney Frake
Jan 19, 2018
Would You Use This Power Generating, Bacteria Covered Wallpaper?Decorating
What do you think of that wallpaper pattern? It’s got a fun ’70s vibe going on, kicky color combo, oh, and it’s made of bacteria. A team of scientists from Imperial College London, the University of Cambridge, and Central Saint Martins have developed a way to print bacteria (the good kind) on to paper, and here’s how it could benefit your home.
Nora Taylor
Nov 11, 2017
The New Toile: A Beloved Pattern Gets Cheeky Fresh TwistsDecorating
I’ve long been fascinated by toile. Toile, if you’re not familiar, is the name first given to the cotton fabric produced in the town of Jouy, in France, and then to the pattern of charming vignettes, usually printed in a single color, that covered its surface. Traditional toile, like the wallpaper that covered the walls of our bathroom in the house where I grew up, features scenes of provincial life: shepherds driving sheep, lovers meeting beneath trees.
Nancy Mitchell
Aug 23, 2017
DIY Handpainted Faux Wallpaper: Easy & Beautiful, Even on Textured WallsHome Projects
Meet Katherine Freeman Hocke, a Texas-based artist who specializes in mixed media, layering textures and colors to get her signature look. While she primarily practices her art on canvas and paper (check out her shop here), with her recent purchase of a 1930s home she has begun translating her painterly visions and passion for interiors into DIY-able projects in and around her home.
Guest of Apartment Therapy
Jul 31, 2017
A Foolproof Formula to Make Any Blank Wall SensationalDecorating
Blank walls are BORING. To turn that situation around, don’t just stop after a coat of paint or a piece of art. Keep layering until you get a composition that adds visual excitement to the room. I recently saw a perfect example of a beautifully layered feature wall, and it’s a design formula anyone can use to turn a blank wall into a sensational statement wall.
Adrienne Breaux
Jul 6, 2017
The (Scratch-&-Sniff) Wallpaper in this Austin Home is EverythingDecorating
Design by: Veronica Koltuniak of Verokolt Architect: Ben May Design Home Builder: Bryer Construction and Installation, LLC Location: Austin, Texas Scratch-n-sniff wallpaper isn’t usually the first jumping off point in a design plan, but when Veronica Koltuniak of Verokolt lucked out with such a cool client—a self-confirmed bachelor who prefers a home filled with friends, music and late night jam sessions—requesting such rarities, she couldn’t believe her luck.
Hannah Toles
Feb 26, 2017
What You Need To Know About Removing Temporary Wallpaper, Before You Hang ItHome Projects
Removable wallpaper seems like one of those “too good to be true” design elements. You get the charm and elegance of wallpaper, without having to painstakingly remove it with steamers, hot soapy water, and 22 different types of wall scrapers. Once you tire of it, all you do is just grab a corner and pull it down. A while back, we installed some for a makeover project and then returned after a couple of months to take it down.
Ashley Poskin
Jun 28, 2016
These GIFs Show How Wallpaper Totally Transforms a RoomTours
Tired of staring at your beige or blank walls? Paint would be an improvement, but wallpaper could be just the thing your room needs to take it to the next level. Still on the fence about wallpaper though? I “erased” the wallpaper from these three rooms so you could see the dramatic difference that happens in a space when you add patterned wallpaper (even on just one accent wall!).
Adrienne Breaux
Jun 9, 2016
No Watering Required: Beautiful Bold Leafy Plant PrintsTours
Boisterous plant prints debuted decades ago, but these lively leaves have endured. They’ve become a classic way to add eye-catching glamour. Easier to care for than an actual plant, these bold prints add a vibrant, verdant feel to a space. Check out these eight rooms that got playful with plant prints in their design. (Pictured above:) A kitchen accent wall and ceiling use a palm print wall paper from Carleton Varney in Kristen’s Palm Beach-Inspired Home In Burbank.
Adrienne Breaux
May 22, 2016
11 Beautiful Wall Murals That Will Make You Want to Break Up with PaintDecorating
Why settle for an oversized piece of art when you could have a piece of art that covers the whole wall? These 11 murals will have a big, big impact—hang one on the wall and your decorating job is pretty much done. A quick note to start: a wall mural differentiates from wallpaper in that it does not repeat. It’s an entire scene stretch across a determined width, while wallpaper matches up and repeats indefinitely.
Nancy Mitchell
Feb 17, 2016
Before & After: Cabinet Gets “Cabin Fever”Home Projects
A simple shoe cabinet was becoming a dumping ground for recycling— and not much style. Jeremy decided to use temporary wallpaper to transform this little corner into something more rustic mid-century: From Jeremy: I bought the shoe cabinet from Wayfair to, obviously, reign in our (fab) shoe collection. While it’s been great and done its job admirably, it’s not very attractive (and it ends being a place to dump our recycling!).
Tara Bellucci
Jan 26, 2015
Before & After: Blank Space Goes GraphicHome Projects
What to do when your place is a total blank space? Kristin overcame the unlimited possibilities of her white-and-concrete living room, and went big and bold with graphic wallpaper. See how it looks now: From Kristin: There are good things and there are bad things about moving into a house with white walls (not even a backsplash in the kitchen!) and concrete floors. The good: It’s a totally blank canvas.
Tara Bellucci
Jan 14, 2015
Before & After: A Bland Spare Room Gets a Bold, Contrasting Makeover!Home Projects
What to do when you’ve got a spare bedroom on the boring side and are looking for a creative place to work? You tackled it stylishly like Marie and her husband did with their extra room, creating one seriously dramatic, contrasting space to get creative in! From Marie: Our renovation started off quickly because, four days after moving in, a pipe burst in the bedroom’s ceiling and flooded the entire floor and closet.
Adrienne Breaux
Oct 26, 2014
Before & After: A Cheap, Quick DIY Wall Treatment Idea for RentersHome Projects
Are you a renter looking for something to add uniqueness, personality and texture to a wall without damaging your home (so you can get your security deposit back)? We love the idea Alicia and her husband tried out in their bedroom — and it’s something any renter could do in a few hours on the weekend! From Alicia: We bought pre-painted white wood, made a few cuts with the miter saw and actually used hot glue to make the diamonds!
Adrienne Breaux
Sep 20, 2014
13 Temporary & Removable Adhesive Products All Renters Should Know AboutHome Projects
Because renters like nice things too!
Dabney Frake
Jul 21, 2014
Before & After: An Entryway That Goes From Beige to Wow With a 3D PatternHome Projects
You know how we’re always saying that entryways are a perfect spot for walls that wow? This before and after certainly highlights what a difference design in one’s entryway can make! It was a lot of work (and a lot of math) but you might find inspiration for your own entryway with this neat 3D wall pattern idea.
Adrienne Breaux
Apr 19, 2014
Before & After: Dana’s Darling DIY Cottage Bathroom UpdateHome Projects
Dana and her husband had a pretty standard bathroom with some pretty dated wallpaper. Together, they tackled a series of DIY projects that transformed an old and tired bathroom into a new bright space with a seriously darling DIY cottage feel. From Dana: We chose a cool white and aqua palette for our cottage style bathroom. My husband updated the floor with white ceramic hex tile. To complement, he installed beadboard around the room.
Adrienne Breaux
Mar 30, 2014
Before & After: From Boring Bathroom to Bold!Home Projects
Looking for the inspiration + resources to transform a boring bathroom into something that wows? Darlene Chimaliro and Caty Tillman of Studio MOD(ish) were tasked with adding some personality to a boring condo for a young fun couple. The two bathrooms were transformed, each to match the style of either spouse. The guest bathroom — dramatic and over-the-top — was designed to reflect the wife’s bold tastes, and Darlene and Caty shared the resources they used to create this look.
Adrienne Breaux
Mar 9, 2014
Design Dilemma Solved: 7 Ways to Add Visual Height to a RoomDecorating
Something feeling “off” about one of your rooms? It could be the space is a little too heavy on the low-end. You might need a visual weight adjustment. Relocating certain design details high-up in a space can create a more sophisticated, balanced room. There are ideas you can try that will take only a little time to tackle, and there are some that might take the afternoon. You decide what your room might need and how much time you have this weekend!
Adrienne Breaux
Mar 8, 2014
10 Adhesive Products All Renters Should Know About
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10 Adhesive Products All Renters Should Know About
Feb 22, 2019
This Booklet Contains An Entire Watercolor Palette
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This Booklet Contains An Entire Watercolor Palette
Oct 10, 2018
Inside a Flavor Paper's Innovative Wallpaper Factory
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Inside a Flavor Paper's Innovative Wallpaper Factory
Jun 15, 2018