Fearless use of colour and pattern in this month’s Lonny Magazine. From someone who gravitates towards neutral palettes (for everything but rugs, that is), this was an inspiring issue.
Speaking of rugs, nice Madeline Weinrib and Rug Company selections.
Now that we’ve moved in, I’ve been a bit preoccupied with what to put on our walls. Well, I need to unpack first, but hanging artwork is on my radar.
Maybe that’s why I seem to be spotting interesting textured walls all over the place – these walls are decorative in their own right and don’t need any extras at all. From fur wallpaper to wide plank wood, who said walls can’t be a bit more ornamental?
Above: Bedroom of Jon Sherman, founder of Flavor Paper wallpaper. Jon stapled faux fur around foam to get the look for the back wall. Photo via Living Etc.
Above: Un Loft Tout en Papier. Marie Claire Maison.
Below: Modern day wood paneling
Images care of Milk Magazine, Ace Hotel, Giorgio Possenti, Emma’s Design Blogg, and Superfint Blog.
I have a houseful of freshly painted walls waiting to be decorated. The thought of putting that first nail in to hang some art, however, feels somewhat unsettling. Maybe it’s because I’m not one of those people that like to measure. It’s true, I generally just eyeball something before hanging it up – a personal quirk that might just put my husband over the edge!
If I had a few large pieces, it would be a lot easier. But I don’t. I have a bunch of small photographs and framed drawings. Good thing that I love the look of gallery walls.
Not as easy to pull off as you might think – but worth a shot. I can always cover up my mistakes with other pictures. Right?
Images care of: FantasticFrank, Lonny Magazine February 2011 issue, Rue Magazine, Design*Sponge featuring Jen Bekman apartment, Milk Magazine, and Emmas Design Blogg. Final image featuring art work by Alanna Cavanagh
How could I resist the big O and Y on display in this room? Photo via Skonahem.
For additional ideas, you can check out this previous posting I did with other art wall displays.
While I have wallpaper on my mind, I thought I’d share some designs that I think are fabulous for kids rooms.
Above: FermLiving Dotty wallpaper
Below: Sandberg wallpapers
I love the designs and story behind Fine Little Day. Some of the products are designed by Otto, the 8 year old son of founder Elisabeth Dunker. How great is that? (discovered via Design*Sponge)
Below: Designs by Isak
Below: Miss Print
Below: Cavern Home
