Wallpaper, it used to be a style no no for yonks and now its back in Vogue in a big way. Its one of the easiest ways to add depth, texture and intrigue to a wall which you just don’t get with paint. You could go the whole hog and paper the whole room or you could do a feature wall. I know feature walls are sneered at by some but I actually don’t have a problem with them. On a wall behind a bed instead of a headboard for instance fine by me – framed by mouldings and actually made to look like an artwork also fine by me. The trick I would say if contemplating a feature wall is to tie in the paint colour so you don’t get such a complete contrast – white walls, and a feature bold wall of paper in my book is a big no no, purely because that contrast is to harsh to ever feel relaxed in. Better to marry the whole colour and tie in the paint with the paper. A couple of images to inspire not sure where the paper is from but its bold, its blingy and its quite fabulous. Photography by Ton Leighton.
Before I go I must say that my masterclass in Sydney on Sunday 14th has sold out, there are still some spaces left on Monday 15th but spaces are getting pretty booked up and Melbourne on the 13th is also very close to being also sold out, so incredible thanks guys to all of you who have booked cannot wait to meet you all!
I need coffee ASAP, didn’t get much sleep last night so much stuff in my head worrying my mind, not helped by either Maud or Mung’s who take up the hugest amount of space for two little people (sorry dogs). Have a lovely weekend x
Love it!
Fab wallpaper – they are Osborne and Little Komodo Collection x
Although i’m not able to visit your classes, i’ve find so much inspiration and learn a lot from this place!
Very kind thank you
It is Osborne and Little
x
Hi Abigail,
I’m a bit lost, I’m decorating my livingroom/snug which is south west facing with a large bay (a 1940′s property). I’ve had my eye on the dark hues painting skirting with the same dark colours, but as I’ve got a lovely fireplace painted white I thought it would’ve been a good idea to keep that wall white. So Thats not such a good idea? I’m lost, lost,lost help!!!
You don’t have to keep the wall round the fireplace white particularly if its lovely because it would then make it even more of a feature and focal point, it would literally pop out at you which could be cool
Hi Abigail, how do I contact you re Melbourne Classes?
Patricia
send an email to contact@AtelierBypost.com and they will forward it onto me
Abi
Hey lovely- the wallpapers from cole & son- I only know cause I was perusing wallpapers in a shop just the other day… Even more blingalicious in the flesh!
Liz
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Thank you
Abigail, totally off topic here but could you please, please share your thoughts on bathroom lighting. Or design some? I’d buy! I have asked everyone and looked everywhere and they are all functional and hideous. I found one photo of an eclectic welcoming bathroom, a Lampe Gras desk lamp with a red flex mounted as a wall light. So cool. Angled around a round mirror. Unexpected, as you recommed. But clearly not IP rated and set up for the photo. Surely someone has thought of this?! Thanks in advance. Simone.
I agree bathroom lighting is the toughest one out there shall get my thinking cap on
Looks like maybe restoration hardware. The light in the first photo is theirs.
Hi Abigail, Found the most wicked ‘concrete-wall’ wallpaper on line by Tom Haga. I have added it to my list of things I would love for my home!
Looking forward to meeting you in Melb at the Masterclass!
From Shirl x
Cool shall check it out, see you in Melbourne x
Oh Darn it! I said Cole & son but it is Osbourne & Little – but I see many have pipped me to it anyways…always get them two confused! Liz x