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'Out of date' is a matter of taste, not a mistake. It references trends and people's opinions that you should keep up with trends and eschew the old.
I can agree with you on that when people choose something out of date simply because they love it and not because they think it's trendy when it's not.
I can agree with you on that when people choose something out of date simply because they love it and not because they think it's trendy when it's not.
Lol...I don't do anything trendy just bc it's trendy. Similarly, I don't eschew it because I am trying to avoid being trendy.
I loved certain features since I was a kid (the 80s).
Just like there to be lots of natural (as in 'found in nature') materials featured and prominently displayed in the house...stones (granite, marble, river rock), woods, earth tones, potted plants (real), leather, handwoven silks and wools, some irons and bronzes (in fixtures, chandeliers, lamps)...our bedroom and master bath are being done in an island estate sort of a look, and we even have stuff we've brought back from our various trips to the Caribbean and Hawaii. Not kitsch, but not classic bedroom suite - more of a hotel look - Seven Stars Grace Bay Turks and Caicos was our inspiration.
I think some people might come in here and think, "Well, this isn't very 'today,' is it?" I don't care. It's my house. I have to live here.
Hemp and grasscloth are similar in appearance. You can get it in different types of weaves. Some are more uniform than others. They may come in a vertical stripe, horizontal stripe or something that looks more like a weave. There are linen looking wall covers too. You can get them in either natural materials or vinyl. Any fabric or natural fiber will collect dust and be harder to keep clean than a vinyl--which doesn't look as natural, but hey, you can hose it down.
I think the biggest challenge with natural materials after cleaning it, is uniformity. Its harder to match seams since there are not repeats and color lots can vary.
Real Grasscloth: Yoshi Grasscloth Wallcovering - Creative Wallcovering,Inc (http://www.creativewallcovering.com/pc/18ntf-5002774/naturaltextures4/Yoshi+Grasscloth+Wallcovering.html - broken link)
Thanks again for posting the links and for educating me on grasscloth. I've always loved the look of natural fibers and there are some gorgeous ones shown. However, I think hanging the natural fibers sounds like it should be done by a professional. Then there are the maintainous issues.
The vinly's were very nice looking too. I would consider this sometime in the future as they are all lovely (IMHO). This must be what I was looking at because the texture looks very similar.
Wouldn't it be great just to hose down the walls? I'm afraid my wood floors wouldn't appreciate it though.
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Originally Posted by kshe95girl
Cattknap is an excellent arbiter of taste, I hold her in high esteem. Taste has NOTHING to do with money.
Thanks again for posting the links and for educating me on grasscloth. I've always loved the look of natural fibers and there are some gorgeous ones shown. However, I think hanging the natural fibers sounds like it should be done by a professional. Then there are the maintainous issues.
The vinly's were very nice looking too. I would consider this sometime in the future as they are all lovely (IMHO). This must be what I was looking at because the texture looks very similar.
Wouldn't it be great just to hose down the walls? I'm afraid my wood floors wouldn't appreciate it though.
You can say that again!
If you get a high enough temperature steam cleaner, you can steam your walls (and your hardwood floors).
Look into the Ladybug XLT. It does just about any surface you can think of. Even the ceiling!
I'm not sure how to classify tacky. Is it a mistake or a difference in taste? I guess it could be either or both.
I do, I do!
Differences in taste are one thing... but tacky, that, I can easily spot. Some people have such poor taste that even the most non-judgmental person would see the tackiness factor popping up!
And it most certainly has got NOTHING - or close to nothing - to do with money. There was a tv show a while ago about expensive houses (meaning several million ones) and tacky was their word of choice!
Some of those houses were awful, millions or no millions one couldn't pay me to live in any of them!
They all screamed "Look, look, I have money!" before one even set foot inside them. Ah, the joys of becoming a tv/music "star"...
If you get a high enough temperature steam cleaner, you can steam your walls (and your hardwood floors).
Look into the Ladybug XLT. It does just about any surface you can think of. Even the ceiling!
WOW!!
I've had steam rug cleaners but didn't know there were steamers out that did hardwoods, walls & ceilings. This is awesome. I'm googling the Ladybug XLT as soon as I log off. Anything to make life easier.
Honestly, I think the biggest mistake someone could make (not going to address those that are picky and/or snobby about what others like) - ANYBODY who ever bought a recliner chair/built-in toilet !!!!!!!!!!
Forgot to add: and use as a focal point in the living room, LOL
I love it when posters come out of nowhere and try to call out the long time, well respected posters on this particular forum.
Yes, because posting here for a long time is all one needs to build credibility and proves one has taste.
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