Cabbage rose lover here - I love to see slipcovers done in a cabbage rose fabric.

Yes, it is probably hopelessly out-of-date to just cover all the walls in a room with this type of print.

I think you could find a fresh use for the wallpaper. Maybe above a chair rail with the rail and bottom half done in the right shade of pink or green.

If it's an attic room with sloped walls, there's probably no chairrail, lol...

I'm not sure about big cabbage roses in an attic room. Wouldn't the figured wallpaper make the space claustrophobic?

What about putting your vintage wallpaper on the gable (end) walls only?

Can you post a photo of the space?

I love those kind of rooms- especially with the sloped ceilings and romantic wallpaper everywhere.
I don't think of it as out of date at all but vintage or even classic for that style.
To keep it fresh, don't use any borders and use in style accessories.

I have no source of wallpaper, but I would look at Ralph Lauren, they might have something.

Look at Waverley too- Ballad Bouquet is a very pretty (and popular) cabbage rose pattern and it comes in a variety of colors.
I think a Waverly pattern might be easiest to find or order at a reasonable price.

Oh that IS a classic style. I love to stay in B&Bs with beautifully papered attic rooms. This pattern is quite lovely.
Diane

Here is a link that might be useful: Cabbage Rose - more current

Sounds delicious- on the same page as the one powermuffin posted, this one looks lovely, too.

Here is a link that might be useful: cabbage roses; probably not current ;)

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Here is a link that might be useful: One example

I think the key to doing this in a room with angles is committing fully to it. I would do the walls and window coverings and probably even a bedspread all in the same pattern and have any woodwork painted the background color of the paper or fabric--so everything just kind of bled together. That way furniture pieces themselves, and some accessories would stand out but the rest of the room would become the envelope, even in a strong pattern.

I would try a faded look like Waverly's Ballard Bouquet in "Crimson" which is a funny name for this colorway. It has matching companion fabric

Here is a link that might be useful: Ballard Bouquet Crimson

Thanks all! The Ballad Bouquet is a possibility.

I have been searching pictures of rooms at B&B's and found one with a rose paper by Greef -- trying to find out what it is (is it even current? can I afford it?)

I appreciate all the input!

I found an example of what I think Pal is suggesting. It is the second room down, called the Rose Room. If you click on the small pictures a larger one will open.

I should note that in no way am I affiliated with this business. Found it using Google images.

Here is a link that might be useful: The Hound and Hare too

I think the cabbage rose wallpaper is a great idea! I would put the rose pattern, just on the walls and have the bedspread, window treatments, accessories, etc. be in solid colors, so the wallpaper really become the focal point. Maybe some painted furniture, white bedding (with pink or green sheets) and some lovely accessories. Here's a link :)

Here is a link that might be useful: Pretty pink roses

So funny -- I discovered the Hound and Hare too! I love the wallpaper in the master bedroom. The inn owner told me it is a Greef paper. I will try to find it.

Thanks everyone for your suggestions!

I have a bedroom with cabbage rose paper in my house. It is beautiful. The paper is similar to the pics powermuffin posted...cream background, lots of pink flowers, green leaves, etc. We have cream colored lace curtains over blinds on the windows.

When our dtr was young, she had pink and green bedding and accents. Now that she is grown, the bedding is a deep cream, the accents are mainly green with a little pink and ivory. The furniture has always been painted off-white.

And, yes, it is the same paper. I've washed it several times, it's still perfect. We don't have a lot of sleepover guests (who aren't our kids!), but everyone who sees the room thinks it's like a bed & breakfast. I love the look! In a sloped-wall attic, I think it would be perfect!

I hope you will post a picture when you are finished, I for one, would love to see it. It sounds wonderful for an attic room. It sounds like it would be a very comforting room.