Hand-Painted Wallpaper Brings High-End Artistry to Rooms
Exquisite papers painted in glorious detail turn blank walls into expressive canvases conjuring luxury
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I remember the first time I saw hand-painted wallpaper in a house. I was so taken by the pattern and watery color that I didn't even realize it was paper. The room looked like one gigantic piece of art. Since that day I've become a huge fan of this elegant, layered look for walls and suggest it whenever architecture and budget permit.
There are a few companies that specialize in this product: Gracie Studio, de Gournay, and Griffin & Wong, to name a few. Patterns are typically botanical in nature, with vines, birds and flowers all painted with masterfully mixed colors.
The process starts with room measurements, whether you are looking to wallpaper an entire room or an area within a room. Once the area to be covered has been determined, samples of color and renderings of proposed layout of pattern are produced. Fabrication of the panels begins upon approval of renderings and color. This is truly a custom process, and the results are stunning.
There are a few companies that specialize in this product: Gracie Studio, de Gournay, and Griffin & Wong, to name a few. Patterns are typically botanical in nature, with vines, birds and flowers all painted with masterfully mixed colors.
The process starts with room measurements, whether you are looking to wallpaper an entire room or an area within a room. Once the area to be covered has been determined, samples of color and renderings of proposed layout of pattern are produced. Fabrication of the panels begins upon approval of renderings and color. This is truly a custom process, and the results are stunning.
This hand-painted chinoiserie-pattern paper by Gracie Studio is installed just inside the molding. It's a perfect backdrop for this feminine workspace within a living room.
Make a bold statement in the entry. Often the entry of a home has great sunlight. This is a great place for a wall or two of this paper, so the detail of each stroke can be fully appreciated.
Go bold with color in the background. Hand-painted wallpaper is a great palette starter. Start with a bold color, such as the vibrant green on this wallpaper from Griffin & Wong, then build your room around it. Don't be afraid to place small accessories in front of the finished wallpaper; they add to the layered look.
I personally prefer muted upholstery patterns in a room with bold hand-painted wallpaper. The wallpaper is the star, so there's no need to combine busy patterns that just compete with one another. A beautiful Chinese scene from Gracie Studio commands center stage in this formal dining room.
| If you do not have a privacy issue, consider bare windows. This patterned de Gournay wallpaper looks lovely paired with just the decorative molding around the doors and windows, sans curtains or shades. |
To save on material and installation costs, consider a smaller area of installation, like an accent wall. The impact is the same — a little goes a long way. Bold color and pattern from Griffin & Wong create a beautiful accent wall in this loft space.
The finished look is typically traditional, but it can work against bold geometrics such as this black and white entry. Tip: Black and green always look great together.
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| Some of the patterns are available on metallic backgrounds. The silver background of this Gracie Studio pattern creates a shimmery glow in a room that is unmistakably formal and memorable. |
Yes, it's pretty enough to frame. This designer cleverly framed Gracie Studio panels of paper as art and built the room around their bold and beautiful coral color. Notice the different styles of chairs at the table.
Consider a seating area where the detail of the patterns can be appreciated up close. This beautiful chaise's muted, soft pattern perfectly complements the wallpaper.
Ideabook published on Jan. 14, 2013.
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Enjoy and thank you for your comments. Charmean
In the same family of aesthetics here is part of a mural I did in a powder room a few years ago, with a mix of metallic paints as a background. It's always exciting to work on this type of commissions, I too love the floral patterns, especially when customized.
The price of these wallpapers and of their installation makes it worth asking an experienced decorative artist in your area for a quote, especially if your room has a lot of nooks and crannies, as they can make adjustments in designs as well as in colors. And I agree, once you have such art work on your walls, you don't need to add much beside good lighting and exquisite furniture.
Charmean Neithart
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