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Amazing how ignorant designers are of history. Ceiling papers were common in Victorian houses of some pretension. So were the division of walls into dado, fill, and frieze, divided by the chair and picture rails, with three different papers used if the dado was not wainscoted or covered in Lincrusta.
By the way, ceiling papers have to be specially made, with lighter colors and small patterns, or be the same as the wall paper. One over-the-top mansion I saw in an old photo had an identical pattern in the carpet, the upholstery, the wall paper, and the ceiling paper.
As for "small spaces", I have a corridor bathroom with wainscoting, above which I have papered with a large damask pattern. It makes the room more interesting, but I wouldn't say larger-looking. In my opinion, large patterns require tall ceilings.
The paneled bedroom in the article linked to is just plain bad. Too small for that busy decoration. The inhabitants have to take turns getting into and out of bed. The wallpaper is too stark and graphic. The "paneling" makes no sense. It's just not VICTORIAN! Ugh.
while it was fun to see the pictures, these ideas are nothing new.
maybe im aging myself, (probably)...but ive seen them all.
also, back in the 80's, I had mini blinds in my 2 kitchen windows and had wallpapered each slat and re strung.....so Im definetely familiar with wallpaper techniques and ideas.....I remember the paper as well, blue with cream pin dots....it really was pretty.........
I do like the ceiling papered, although Id never do it, because im sure that would NOT be fun to remove.....because at some point it would....
To which designers do you refer? The writer of this AD article didn't design the spaces photographed, and there is no mention of the designers' or the author's backgrounds in and knowledge of design history. So who, exactly, are you calling ignorant and what evidence led you to that conclusion? Reasonable people can agree or disagree with what the article says or how the designers pulled together these photographed spaces. Reasonable people, however, don't randomly accuse others of ignorance without some basis and specificity.
I encourage people to be thoughtful and mature in their comments. We already live in a world full of unkind and thoughtless words.
What goes around comes around. I think there is a place for wallpaper, but very sparingly. I do love an over-the-top wallpaper in a powder room. It's a good place to let go and have fun.
The "ignorance" I was complaining of is that of the article writer, who seems to think that a papered ceiling or putting different decoration above the chair rail is a new and interesting idea. I assume he's a designer of some kind.
I know it's easy to criticize, but a large part of the fun of these discussions is throwing out opinions and having them kicked around. If the customer liked that small bedroom, fine.
I will add 3D wall paneling to consider for cabinets doors or framed "art" pieces. Fun.
Pretty pics.
I think some of the objections to this inspiration type article are a little harsh. The designer/author might know the history of how wallpaper has been used, but many readers will not. This is not an in depth article; it was written to inspire.
I'll never wallpaper another surface, but for others who might, I think it might provide some inspiration.
The funniest thing I can think to do with wallpaper is light it on fire and watch it burn. Had to remove too much of it in my life. I'll never put it in a house. Have done stencil in a couple of rooms though, which can give you a similar look and is easy to paint over.
The funniest thing I can think to do with wallpaper is light it on fire and watch it burn. Had to remove too much of it in my life. I'll never put it in a house. Have done stencil in a couple of rooms though, which can give you a similar look and is easy to paint over.
Agreed!
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