I have also steered away from feature statement walls – you know the thing one wall wallpapered or treated in a very different way to the rest. But then I have one myself a double height wall papered in bookcase wallpaper and I adore it. It works for me at least I guess because the wall in question is very much a loner, double height glass doors sit right along next to it so it doesn’t feel so odd. Often times I see it in bedrooms behind the bed one wall making a statement with the remaining walls quietly sitting in the shadow. Whilst I would advise to go the whole hog and treat all the walls the same its far more cohesive in my opinion I came across this image photographed by the fabulous Damian Russell which shows just how fabulously feature walls can work. That’s what I love about interior design - ideas are constantly challenged and provoked, boundaries constantly pushed – the result BEAUTIFUL.
Photography Damian Russell
Painted an inky black the feature fireplace wall looks fabulous in this apartment mainly because furniture (the table and dark vases) reflect the colour of the wall. The yellow adds a zingy mesmerising touch
oh God I love this picture! Colours mix so well and are so utterly yummy! Look at the reflection in the table – the fireplace, those bottles are divine – that’s it – off to get some yellow blooms for my amber bottles…. the crisp white with the ‘Clark Kent’ style picture – FAB! What about the shape of that half telephone in that black – such a divine shape… then there’s the bell jar… oh I am saving these for sure. Very exciting pictures. Can you tell I like them?! Definitely a manic moment! xo Gotta try and sleep now!
Funny thingx
know what you mean about feature walls, but yeah, this one works really well – the furniture & yellow touches are perfect but I think this feature wall also works because the walls either side of it are different too. too often, as you said, the rest of the walls look bland and neglected but this works because of the shelving one side and the white brick tiles on the other.
beautiful image too.
Totally agree
Now why didn’t I think of that? Of course, you are so right! The black area could well resemble a large piece of art for that matter….
love it love it especially as i plan to paint 1 wall black in my dining area-the yellow shown here has given me ideas now!
Yellow and black are a beautiful combination
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