"10. Playful Traditional Style On the other hand, some design pros are seeing a more maximalist style take hold, specifically a perked-up traditional look that combines vintage pieces with lots of upbeat pattern and wallpaper. 'There is a resurgence of traditional, but it’s coming back in a very fun way,' says designer Alexandra Denburg of M&P Design Group. 'Lots of softer warm tones, exposed woods and pattern mixing.'"
"SCHUMACHER CITRUS GARDEN WALLPAPER"
"Another great use of botanical or floral wallpaper is to add it inside the borders of wall moldings to create instant “framed” art. Andrea Schumacher Interiors chose to repeat the floral wallpaper pattern on the dining room walls by using a fabric in the same pattern to upholster the host chairs."
"7. Glam It Up With Veneers and Embellishments It’s truly amazing what can be done with wallcoverings today. You might think this photo shows a tile pattern above the sideboard. But in reality, Fiorella Design used a wallcovering made of wood veneers cut into a pattern and made into sheets for installation. It’s somewhere between wallpaper and wood paneling and it’s oh so chic."
"In this powder room by Great Rooms Designers & Builders, the abstract multicolored wallpaper feels like confetti at a party. Pairing this bold pattern with simple lines for the washstand and mirror keeps the space from feeling overwhelming."
"A grasscloth-covered tray ceiling in denim blue coordinates with the bold wallpaper pattern on the walls of this dining room by The McMullin Design Group. Grounding the ceiling in a solid color keeps the space from feeling too busy."
"1. Make an Entrance There might be no better way to make a bold design statement from the moment you open the front door than by adding wallpaper to an entryway. This foyer by doesn’t need a lot of furniture to create its wow factor — the watercolor-esque floral wallpaper selected by Dayna Flory Interiors does that all by itself. The bench and basket add texture and provide a place to remove shoes and drop off the mail."
"The original powder room opened directly into the kitchen. The new location off the butler’s pantry provides some distance. “Their existing powder room was very small with a low ceiling. One of the homeowners is tall and it really didn’t work for him,” Donahue says. Colorful wallpaper chosen by the homeowners makes a splash in the space. The dragons in the print remind them of time they spent living in Hong Kong. Tile wainscoting extends from the floor to backsplash height. The flooring is a Grecian white marble mosaic."
"She covered the area over the vanity with a gorgeous green grasscloth wallcovering. 'Because the shower stall is so big and because of the windows, we don’t get much moisture in here. So I wasn’t worried about using it,' she says. The color and texture of the wallcovering kicked off a nature-inspired, organic color and material palette."
"MAYFLOWER WALLPAPER Bonniefield MF70602"
"Another of the framed Hermès scarves hangs above an elegant white tufted settee in the master bedroom."
Kids’ Bedrooms Floral wallpaper, Stacy Garcia’s Aquarella pattern for York Wallcoverings, creates a punchy purple accent wall in 9-year-old Brighton’s bedroom. The bed, nightstand and bench are all vintage pieces that Molly Kay purchased at various stores in Virginia.
"Update for the Entry In the front entry, the original millwork and door hardware remain. 'A lot of the original woodwork, posts and beams had already been painted over the years. They would not have looked good stripped, so we repainted those pieces” Dalrymple says. 'But wherever the natural wood remained, we kept it intact.' Her paint color choices are historically based and reflect hues used during the Colonial era. The sconces she chose have a traditional look, as do the light switches. And they are in antique brass, a favorite finish of the homeowners that fits in with the period architecture. A fresh touch is the beautiful botanical Schumacher & Co. wallpaper that continues up the stairs and throughout the second-floor hallway. The pattern also came in a matching fabric, which Dalrymple used for the custom lampshades. Benjamin Moore’s Indi Go-Go paint on the trim perfectly matches a blue tone in the wallpaper."
"1. Gorgeous Grasscloth Grasscloth has been a versatile classic in homes for years. It comes in many shades that are like solids but better, because the textured surface of the grasscloth infuses elegant color while adding subtle interest and depth to walls. Why it works: The blue grasscloth wallcovering works in this Kristina Crestin Design dining room for a variety of reasons. First, the wallpaper’s texture has a horizontal direction that pleasantly emphasizes the angled walls. Second, the color of the wallpaper creates a harmonious palette with the other blues in the room. Finally, light and medium wood furniture complements the sunny blue of the wallpaper."
"After: Kaplan suggested slate tile wainscoting and a black marble countertop with white veining. Both add strong contrast to the mustard yellow wallpaper her client wanted. Again, she played with scale here, using a large-scale wallpaper pattern in a tiny space. A round mirror with brass accents ties everything together. Wallpaper: Cow Parsley, Cole & Son"
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