Heather says:

I like the wallpapered closet doors idea. Where is a good place online to find cool and modern patterns?

Samantha Schoech says:

allmodern.com has lots of different modern designs from many different designers and companies. Anthropologie also has some really nice ones. wallpaperstore.com has thousands of designs and tends to be more traditional--but you'll have to wade through a ton of stuff. Good luck!

Barbara Horn says:

Inspiring!

jenson says:

I am ready to make the wallpaper leap! I have found two papers I want to purchase but they are at http://www.wallpaperdirect.co.uk -- which is a UK company. I'd like to find the papers a little closer to home in the U.S. -- but I can't find the exact wallpaper anywhere else online. The brand is "Harlequin." Does anyone know of any resources for this brand? Or perhaps anyone have any experience/thoughts on using wallpaperdirect.co.uk?

storklady says:

RE: Wallpaper Direct. I, too, found paper I'd like to purchase from them. If you live in the USA you can't order it without contacting them to get the cost of shipping. You are advised to contact them via email and they will get back to you with a shipping quote. I've sent two emails with no response. I'm beginning to think they must have enough UK business they don't need to follow through on international orders. I wish I could find modern designs as great in the US, but I can't. I want black and true white...not beige, ivory, etc. There are very few black and true white patterns in the US and most of them are damask designs, not what I'm looking for.

Casart Coverings says:

All too often those stair risers are overlooked and that's a shame because they can make a statement and turn stairs into a focal point. Here are two more examples; the first is of faux mosaic tiles and the second is a woodland stream which progresses from under the water with rocks and fish to the overhead trees, birds and butterflies as you progress up the stairs.

Samantha Schoech says:

Oh wow, I love that woodland stream. Amazing. I assume it's paint and not paper?

jenson says:

StoryLady: BUMMER! I hate to hear they are not responding... and I agree, the "right" wallpapers are so hard to find. So many horrible choices out there :) and horrible search engines on many of the sites.

Samantha Schoech says:

Another place to try is Ebay. It only works if you know the exact patterns you want, but I bought 7 rolls of amazing designer paper for about 75% off. Worth a try. Good luck!

Creative Decor by Mandi says:

I so LOVE the wallpapered staircase, fireplace and closet nook!!! My family used to run a wallpaper printing press in Chicago during the 1900s so wallpaper will always be in my blood, whether it's in fashion or not. :)

Anita Roll Murals says:

I love the paper on the stair risers! Here is another wallpaper idea.

saya85 says:

love the stairs in the comments and ideabook- i've always felt they're overlooked!

idea for th craft nook... could easily be used as a little study or dresser (to hide away all those perfume bottles, jewellery and makeup!.... oooh or a shoes closet.....

saya85 says:

also- love the patchwork door and the wallpaper panels, as i absolutely love a flexible design where you can easily change the colour or pattern depending on the season or your mood!

i wonder how much wallppr is required to do this? would one roll be enough?

TIP: any leftover wallpaper you could use as gift wrapping paper. it's beautiful, (durable for big presents!) and much cheaper than the rubbish gift wrapping paper you find these days.

Denise Vilim says:

I'm on board with you Wallpaper Direct lovers. I have fallen for a few of their patterns, but can not find the same or any remotely the same here in the US. I am now considering stencils (either purchased or making my own) or just trying to be creative and hand drawing, then painting some sort of pattern or design on my walls. It would be a lot of work though.

saya85 says:

oh and one final idea i had! instead of wallpaper or paint in the panels you can use some gorgeous patterned fabrics. adds some texture too :)

saya85 says:

for all those wallppr direct lovers... (for once im glad to be living in the UK where I could actually purchase it easily!)
have you considered contacting a 'wall art' company? They print almost any photo design or pattern onto readymade wallppr for you....
prob a bit expensive and timeconsuming if you're decorating a dresser, but if you want your fireplace feature wall, might just do the trick- and you can unleash your creative licence!

patscats2 says:

What wonderful ideas. I can't imagine the nightmare however of putting on a paneled door. I know I wouldn't have the patience for that application. I love the stair risers and love the framed prints too.

jenna136 says:

I believe the one above the fireplace was actually created with a stencil, not wallpaper.

Janell Beals - House of Fifty Mag says:

Yes, Jenna you are correct, that is a stencil I designed and painted on the fireplace wall. But, it's not the first time people have assumed it is wallpaper...adore wallpaper and finally had it hung in a room in my house, on ONE wall. Janell

Samantha Schoech says:

Ah ha! Goad to know, Janell. And what a beautiful job.
A similar look could certainly be achieved with wallpaper.

Casart Coverings says:

Samantha-fooled ya! The Woodland Stream is not paint but is meant to look like it has been painted by an artist. In fact, it is digitally printed from an original artist's rendering on to vinyl canvas-like wallcovering that is repositionable, removable and reusable so you can change it whenever you want.
@ storklady-we have black and white designs that may be of interest to you (Flower Power, Birds & Birch and Karen Robertson Stripes, to name a few) and are about ready to unveil 2 new designs with Black and White patterns

Jenn H says:

I wanted to try wallpaper and was nervous...I started with a closet and loved it! Thought I would share another take on the "nook". These great ideas are definitely great inspiration for the next project.

Jason Shepard says:

"If you're afraid of wallpaper paste[...]"

It has nothing to do with fearing the paste. I fear what the paste brings into my home. Wallpaper paste (and contact paper paste is even worse) attracts ROACHES and is a breeding ground for their eggs. If you ever end up with a neighbor that has them, you'll end up with them, too, along with the horrendous expense of getting rid of them (which can occasionally prove nearly impossible).

I ALWAYS recommend against using wallpaper or, if they are determined, to use other means of sticking it up that do not include the pre-applied paste. I sincerely hope this "revolution" of wallpaper doesn't set off an epidemic of roach infestations that we then can't get rid of.....

hjohnstone says:

Wow, I love the dresser idea. So cool!