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Charlotte Hedeman Gueniau
Photography by Debi Treloar
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rehamt wrote:
how to keep this wallpaper clean from the stains - if i put wallpaper on the kitchen walls.... & it gets dirty or it gets stains how can i clean it or even can it be cleaned or is there a special type of wall paper i am supposed to use ?????????? »
However, don't let the first few pages fool you! The book quickly moves into a wide array of styles, including this vibrant explosion of roses wallpapered in a modern kitchen. "Decorating using floral motifs ... can be a great excuse to go bold," write the Becker and Copestick.
Decorate Tip: "Papering only one wall in the kitchen leaves the rest of the space dedicated to displaying objects, china and lights in a vast array of bold and cheerful colors that dance against the vivid wall."
Wallpaper your kitchen. Wallpaper in the kitchen may be considered an outdated trend of the 1950s and 60s, but as they say -- everything old is new again. A chic wall covering can give your kitchen a distinctive look and add tons of personality and style.
And, voila! My favorite wallpapered kitchen photo. This one, from the book Decorate by Holly Becker and Joanna Copestick, pulled out all the stops. It’s certainly a bold approach, but it feels happy to me.
Wallpaper in punchy pinks and reds certainly makes a statement. For a more cautious take on the style, try a few well-placed pillows or bedding.Next: 2012 Design Forecast: Not So Mellow Yellow
We spend a lot of time in the kitchen, and this designer clearly intended to create a happy and energizing environment through bold floral wallpaper, lacquered red cabinetry and colorful accessories. It makes an impact and somehow manages to feel both traditional and contemporary at the same time.
Can you put your finger on why this popular kitchen makes the rounds on Houzz? The mad mix of modern cabinets and vintage-inspired wallpaper in this bright and unexpected way gives this room so much personality, you can almost hear it sing.See the most popular kitchen photos on Houzz today
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Nada. Either the red cabinets need to be the star or the wallpaper. Not both. Perhaps it could have worked if red was the dominant color in the paper but not pink.
Consider a smaller scaled floral....