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Elegance & Decay

 
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ldbelmont wrote:
How do you obtain the wall effects and what other colors would you recommend to do this same style of walls for a teen girl? »
· Comment · 21 months ago
Anne DeCocco This wall effect would be best done by a faux finisher with great experience. It's not easy to get this old, crusty appearance! For a teenage girl, I think this is a lot of visual noise, but if she's into the romantics and can keep the rest of her room soft and casually neat, this could be sweet. You just wouldn't want to go to all this trouble and then cover it up with posters.
20 months ago ·
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How do you create the shelfing? »
· Comment · 21 months ago
What Houzz contributors are saying:
Here is a more textured room which has a bit of the opposite problem from the first photo - it has a lot of the vintage and not enough of the modern to make it true bohemian chic. Nevertheless it is also a good start in creating this type of space. The old bed, the knick knacks and the various tables and stools could easily be updated with some vintage fabric to bring the room together and to modernize it while keeping the old pieces in place. I know that the antique walls here are part of the room's look but I'd love to see some bold wallpaper or fabric added to bring color to the room.
This room, with its peeling paint and haphazard elegance, is the epitome of "treasured."
added by Niche Interiors to How to Achieve the Bohemian Effect
Texture is a great way to add dimension to a space and let the history shine through. While the walls in this room aren't for everyone, you can use a similar effect on wood furniture to get the lived-in vibe.
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added by crowsnestinc to crowsnestinc's Ideas (4 days ago)
The beautiful meeting of rustic, and elegant:)
added by 3616_visionaryresidence to 3616_visionaryresidence's Ideas (4 weeks ago)
decay uplifts my mind
added by Christina Catterson to heritage center ideas (7 weeks ago)
weathered walls
added by mregino to bedroom inspirations (2 months ago)
like the vintage, worn look to the walls
added by michelle15ranelli to Ideas (3 months ago)
the grren in the back w my colors
added by marykate_schneider to marykate_schneider's Ideas (3 months ago)
The texture.
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dkirico
added by tjbdchan to for the home ideas (4 months ago)
chipped paint walls
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Paint for dining room
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i want a rock floor in bedroom and bathroom
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The weathered walls
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rustic
added by lilith1957 to lilith1957's ideas (7 months ago)
Love the rustic look of the walls...
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gorg
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walls paint effects
added by Marcia to frenchhen's ideas (9 months ago)
bohemian style
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Rustic and Artsy, reminds me of the unbearable lightness of being, needs a hat stand with a top hat on it
added by lynnessa to lynnessa's ideas (10 months ago)
old faded walls
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over all style
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textures
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textures in bedroom
added by sidney234 to sidney234's ideas (11 months ago)
Vintage feel
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Bed
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Cuban
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Elegance and decay
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Mr
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Rustic walls
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italian
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the walls
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B
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Walls
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Treasurr
added by greenpaper to bohemian, eclectic (14 months ago)
bedding
added by wildchild716 to wildchild716's ideas (15 months ago)
light fixture doors
added by hayley1018 to hayley1018's ideas (15 months ago)
love the walls
added by Abby Koeppe to abby_koeppe's ideas (15 months ago)
everything
added by hnholbrook to hnholbrook's ideas (16 months ago)
THE WALL TREATMENT!!
added by lezone to Interior Design (16 months ago)
Rustic
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Ivy
added by Samantha to boho ideas (16 months ago)
distressed paint, worn light fixture, feeling of warmth
added by Wendy Hallgren to wendy_hallgren's ideas (17 months ago)
I think I like EVERYTHING!
added by Judy Nini to Furniture and decor (17 months ago)
Wow, wonder how this will look with super modern exterior
added by annaxlee to bedroom inspiration (17 months ago)
lovely atmosphere
added by Glory to sophisticated bohemian bedroom inspiration (17 months ago)
Worn texture on walls, lived in and old. Very pretty.
added by sarahbrumwell to sarahbrumwell's ideas (17 months ago)
rustic
added by YOLENE to yolene (18 months ago)
the atmospere..
added by Madison Hally to Rooms (18 months ago)
bohemian bedroom
added by allinpink to allinpink's ideas (18 months ago)
Everything
added by dimitram to dimitram's ideas (18 months ago)
vintage!!!!! love it!!!
added by mpetrie to mpetrie's ideas (18 months ago)
too shabby for Petsie but something about it I like
added by taoser to taoser's ideas (18 months ago)
pieced floor (
added by butterfly_moshpitts to butterfly_moshpitts's ideas (18 months ago)
vintagee... i laike it
added by kikikoona to kikikoona's ideas (18 months ago)
rustic
added by vikdis to vikdis's ideas (19 months ago)
love !!!
added by dimsumblow to Decor (19 months ago)
Texture, colour
added by jlkageyama to jlkageyama's ideas (19 months ago)
boho bedroom colors
added by mbert to bedroom (19 months ago)
fightclub chic. Lol.
added by blooming1995 to ideas (20 months ago)
the peeled paint and more elegant old rustic paris feel
added by nocookiecutter to nocookiecutter's ideas (20 months ago)
Distressed walls
added by thirstycamel to thirstycamel's Favorites (21 months ago)
Rustic cool
added by ramona427 to ramona427's ideas (21 months ago)
UNIQUE
added by thinlizzy to thinlizzy's ideas (21 months ago)
Wall colour,shelfing,rustic appeal
added by kawabmoto to kawabmoto's Favorites (21 months ago)
Paint treatment
added by hooch to bedroom (22 months ago)
love this paint. maybe for bathroom or formal dinning.
added by kezviola to Shabby chic (22 months ago)
elegant shabby
added by Leah to general design (22 months ago)
beautiful decay
added by rediheadacp to rediheadacp's ideas (23 months ago)
Love this bedroom
added by earthangelvivi to earthangelvivi's ideas (23 months ago)
The rustic textures vintage wood bed frame hanging fixture Very romantic in a bygone era
added by katethegrape to katethegrape's ideas (23 months ago)
love the walls
added by daniobuckley to daniobuckley's ideas (23 months ago)
I want to live here.
added by amongthewildflowers to things i like (23 months ago)
Loveee this! Except the floor.
added by bigmonkey to bigmonkey's Favorites (23 months ago)
The walls are a great concept
added by aalexiscp to aalexiscp's Favorites (23 months ago)
So boho
added by adrienne123 to adrienne123's ideas (23 months ago)
Totally me!
added by maryelizabethhendon to maryelizabethhendon's ideas (24 months ago)
everything.
added by whatshername123 to whatshername123's ideas (24 months ago)
The old feel of it makes it a homey space.
added by Krista Lewis to dream house ideas :) (24 months ago)
another beautiful bedroom ♥
added by seraph to seraph's ideas (24 months ago)
the walls!!!
added by samgreen21 to samgreen21's ideas (24 months ago)
the old charming feel, the messy sheets, and the simplicity of living
added by koerwitz to koerwitz's ideas (24 months ago)
overall feel of room
added by darlenygq to spaces (2 years ago)
I dream of a place like this...shabby at its best!
added by a1icat to Bedroom Ideas (2 years ago)
Spindly furniture; comfy looking
added by Alexis Mockabee to alexis_mockabee's ideas (2 years ago)
the whole room it give off a sence of french hotel kinda but still elegent to the eye
added by Dave Gravina to beach hous (2 years ago)
rambling!
added by kaidac to Bath -beautiful details (2 years ago)
ok, i LOVE THE WALLS!!!!!
added by k_rinke to k_rinke's Favorites (2 years ago)
anthropology room
added by mduerden to mduerden's ideas (2 years ago)
not sure what I like, but drawn to it nonetheless
added by oh_livia to Bohemian Bedrooms (2 years ago)
There is always a certain air of shabbiness to bohemian rooms. It makes you feel welcome, like someone actually lives there and it isn't some magazine shot.
added by frenchygonzalez to bedroom (2 years ago)
terrible!
added by justmikaela to justmikaela's ideas (2 years ago)
somber, dilapidated, yet so much character
added by teddee1 to teddee1's ideas (2 years ago)
Authentic Bohemian atmosphere. You couldn't replicate those walls if you tried.
added by tsopher to Favorites (2 years ago)
Patina!
added by iamboomer to iamboomer's Favorites (2 years ago)
Style
added by karenenthoven to karenenthoven's ideas (2 years ago)
boho chic
added by criddle to Room (2 years ago)
Beautiful dilapidated paint, great decor.
added by egerdco to Bedroom (2 years ago)
camryn
added by jldubs to jldubs's new room (2 years ago)
wall texture, furniture
added by Laura Daly to ledaly's Favorites (2 years ago)
Chippy paint paneling gives character. Idea for back porch
added by trevellion70 to trevellion70's ideas (2 years ago)
all I wanna do is draw and f***
added by LOIS to purple572002's ideas (2 years ago)
Old world.
added by missklw to missklw's ideas (2 years ago)
distressed loft like walls
added by missyasmith724 to Missy's ideas (2 years ago)
Paint finish is AWESOME
added by lbowker to lbowker's Favorites (2 years ago)
Heart
added by Grace Douglas to gracielane's ideas (2 years ago)
mega distressed
added by vintagedreamer to vintagedreamer's ideas (2 years ago)
Cozy and livable.
added by Sarah to scottishpoodle's bedroom ideas (2 years ago)
vintage, old feel.
added by renee21898 to renee21898's ideas (2 years ago)
Love the colors
added by supernatureself to my next place (2 years ago)
in the large space, the smaller furniture (save the bed) really make an impact in creating an open environment. the varied wood colors and styles are eclectic and casual with a certain elegance. the colors don't necessarily match but coordinate well. the aged look of everything makes it look ramtic and timeless
added by sesavoie to house (2 years ago)
bed, doors
added by gabmonty to gabmonty's ideas (2 years ago)
I love how distressed everything is, makes it look lived in and homey
added by Ivy B Photography to bedrooms (2 years ago)
love everything about this!
added by anniehutchins1228 to anniehutchins1228's ideas (2 years ago)
bed placement
added by antigone to antigone's ideas (2 years ago)
this reminds me of my visit to the Bloomsbury group home in England. Perfect example of bohemian
added by bhandelin to bhandelin's BEDroom ideas (2 years ago)
add panels around room for more architectural interest
added by Catherine Peevey to kbrown5283's ideas (2 years ago)
i love this walls, architecture
added by cheeka to cheeka's ideas (2 years ago)
Okay this makes me totally perky! Yum!
added by chemma137 to chemma137's Favorites (2 years ago)
Wall color
added by shirazfiona to shirazfiona's ideas (2 years ago)
colours
added by hbrooks4 to hbrooks4's ideas (2 years ago)
bed
added by Kristy Farrell to essexgirl2286's ideas (2 years ago)
portugal sexy
added by ammrdh to ammrdh's ideas (2 years ago)
distressed walls
added by pirnau99 to pirnau99's Favorites (3 years ago)
old
added by Au Tana to autana's Favorites (3 years ago)
So chic
added by Kristin Potenti to Bedroom (3 years ago)
The entire space is amazing!
added by beachgirl6264 to beachgirl6264's ideas (3 years ago)
love the feel and the contrasts
added by kendra dixon to Kitchen (3 years ago)
weaathered walls
added by chamil to chamil's ideas (3 years ago)
the whole thing
added by nickiburt to nickiburt's ideas (3 years ago)
antique barn
added by armstar to Ideabook For My New Old House (3 years ago)
I wonder if I take off that not cute wallpaper, if the walls could look this cool under there?
added by Kendall Tooker to desk (3 years ago)
everything
added by 0mab0st0n to 0mab0st0n's bedroom ideas (3 years ago)
sewing machine
added by piper_says to Bedroom- Bburn (3 years ago)
cool look
added by Oskar Larsson Furniture to danielzyjer's ideas (3 years ago)
the bohemian rustic feel
added by pinksmish to pinksmish's ideas (3 years ago)
love the decay!
added by megumi to megumi's ideas (3 years ago)
totally vintage
added by Sylvia to bedroom (3 years ago)
this is just awesome
added by aymok to aymok's Favorites (3 years ago)
Floor
added by saraisprincess to Shabby Chic (3 years ago)
distressed look
added by wandi to wandi's ideas (3 years ago)
fabulous decaying room
added by sun5hin3daydream to sun5hin3daydream's ideas #1 (3 years ago)
nice
added by onalae to onalae's ideas (3 years ago)
the walls and found objects
added by Anais to anaismc's ideas 1 (3 years ago)
intrighing
added by Laurie Cameron to bedroom (3 years ago)
parisian bedroom style - not minimal modern!
added by beverlyparschauer to beverlyparschauer's Favorites (3 years ago)
Great old paimt
added by ellechan to ellechan's Favorites (3 years ago)
Faded Border color
added by lizabethjo to gigi bedroom (3 years ago)
ooooooh, pretty walls
added by greenbergeag to greenbergeag's Favorites (3 years ago)
scale
added by pianoismymusic to A Bit of Me (3 years ago)
If you've seen Moulin Rouge, this looks exactly like Ewan McGregor's character's room. The aged look really works well.
added by falsememoirs to falsememoirs's ideas (3 years ago)
amazing.
added by kpijanowski to kpijanowski's ideas (3 years ago)
antique feel
added by books to books's ideas (3 years ago)
the old fashioned look
added by chredesigner to carlynhansen's ideas (3 years ago)
shabby chic
added by marysdottir to marysdottir's ideas (3 years ago)
stunning
added by carol to inspiration (3 years ago)
i love the imperfections..so interesting and comfortable
added by Margaret Everton to Refined Rawness (3 years ago)
This is adding refinement to very raw bones. I love how the walls haven't been made over. There is a wonderful perfume shop in Florence that, in all of its refinement, has kept the damage on its worn, ancient walls, creating unexpected and authentic beauty.
added by regan to bedroom (3 years ago)
LOVE THIS!
added by Sumita to mita's ideas (3 years ago)
rustic.......
added by cutiemonster to cutiemonster's ideas (3 years ago)
rustic/vintage
added by Laura V to tall_blonde's ideas (3 years ago)
textured walls and antique furniture
added by woww to woww's ideas (3 years ago)
love it bedroom
added by canspach to canspach's ideas (3 years ago)
just love this!
added by bw7b6 to bw7b6's ideas (3 years ago)
wall, decay
added by shayshay to shayshay's ideas (3 years ago)
walls
added by dirtmosaic to dirtmosaic's ideas (3 years ago)
the color and rusticness
added by Angie McKinney to edenscottage's ideas (3 years ago)
Love the effect the paint lends to the room.
added by housebunny22 to housebunny22's ideas (3 years ago)
Another idea for the attic. Love this
added by Clarissa A. to morphoeugenia's ideas (3 years ago)
beautiful and comfy bed, and again , would look great with lots of books.
added by hollymom to hollymom's ideas (3 years ago)
walls
added by mnsteger to mnsteger's ideas (3 years ago)
furniture, glass-paned doors, shutters
added by hbeydene to NYC APT (3 years ago)
bohemian decadence
added by mareeangella to mareeangella's ideas (3 years ago)
i have no idea what is it that i like about this but i love it
added by cre8beauty to cre8beauty's ideas (3 years ago)
urban decay, elegant texture, room
added by Ashlee Rhatigan to Eclectic Chic (3 years ago)
I am in LOVEEE with this room
added by gypsyhen to gypsyhen's ideas (3 years ago)
treasured and weathered
added by blink_stitilis to blink_stitilis's ideas (3 years ago)
The casual elegance, patina, antiques, the preciouslessness.
added by bridgetlcarey to bridgetlcarey's ideas (3 years ago)
old and classic
added by Paraskevi Rigou to voula's ideas (3 years ago)
it's elegant
added by XOJY to Cool walls (3 years ago)
great job of distressing the walls
added by Fitzgerald Studio to Color and FAUX (3 years ago)
amazing walls! Post industrial deconstructionist!
added by magda to Bohemian Style File (4 years ago)
Color and texture. Depth and culture.
added by Vintage Renewal to Design Love (4 years ago)
Just amazing!
added by adairmallory to adairmallory's ideas (4 years ago)
details of arch.
added by jam0811 to jam0811's ideas (4 years ago)
Love love love
added by jessicas0102 to jessicas0102's ideas (4 years ago)
The wall is amazing
added by spidersinmyhair to spidersinmyhair's ideas (4 years ago)
the decay
added by hazelbasilsmom to bedrooom (4 years ago)
old decay artful
added by wigwitch to wigwitch's ideas (4 years ago)
love
added by Sue Inabnitt to thegreatsuelini's ideas (4 years ago)
the bohemian/rustic feel of the room, the detailed headboard, the lacy-doilies on the dark woods, the antique-looking pieces, the backless bookcase
added by meba to meba's ideas (4 years ago)
love
added by whyabsolutely to whyabsolutely's ideas (4 years ago)
history age hideout treasures
added by elmossy to elmossy's ideas (4 years ago)
reminds me of new orleans or a bedroom in an old italian villa
added by nofuncionara to bohemian (4 years ago)
Old furniture and "unfinished" walls-- hardcore bohemian.
added by yvetteyasui to bedroom favorites (4 years ago)
this reminds me of the glamour near ruins of cuba. such a stunning room and done so eclectically
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