Wallpaper....be completely honest.

[Elements]

I have just been given the go ahead to "find out" how much it would cost to do this, I am just not sure if I want to go down the wallpaper road......always happy to tell clients to do wallpaper I just never thought I would hesitate when it came to doing it for myself.
So its this pattern only in this entrance knook...the colours are actually perfect with my home...
Now be completely honest.
http://www.gtp.com.au/grahambrown/largeimages/17155.jpg

Here

[Julie-Ann]

Rofl Elements- I am exactly the same. I know exactly what clients MUST have in their homes but so indecisive in my own home:(
Firstly I am very impressed with your persuasive skills in convincing DH to agree to this:D
Will you put anything in front of it?

[Elements]

At this stage I have only the go ahead to find out pricing;) ...and I just sat the sample piece against the wall for a coupl of days and didn't say anything....eventually he said "that wallpaper is nice isn't it".....the fish has been hooked;) hahaha...
I think either the double bass (you can see it in the corner) or just a pot.....something very simple.
Or we will put something like my wall clock up and no wallpaper....

[Julie-Ann]

Yes,yes the wallpaper and the double bass. The double bass is the piece de resisitance:) It just needed the perfect touch in front of it. Do you play the bass?

[Elements]

Hubby used to be an electric bass player....in a band, and thats how we met....long storey;).....but he always wanted to learn the double bass....its probably become more of a furniture piece but he has almost mastered Happy Birthday;):D

[Elements]

Oh and yes I loooovve the idea aswell....hey I can always take the wallpaper down in a few years if I get board of it.;)

[Julie-Ann]

Rofl- that's so cute:) It looks fantastic as a decoration.
It shouldn't cost much to do that small space in wallpaper. I hope you get to do it:)

[giggle_smile]

I love it and think it will look fantastic, there are some stunning wallpapers out now and alot of them are prepasted and very gentle on the wall so easy to take down in a few years when you want a change :)

[Elements]

I think thats the key Giggle, and all this is based on how much it will cost us. I think if its 1 roll worth he will agree...any more and there might be a little more convincing.;)

[giggle_smile]

Well I have just looked thru my pattern books to see if i could get it cheaper for you, but dont have the exact one. Very similar but not exact :)

[Elements]

Similar could still be good...have you got any pics or could you PM me the brand and I could research the styles they have maybe;)

[giggle_smile]

Yep I will do it now, if you no the pattern book it came from I can ring the supplier on Monday and see if they can get it special ordered :) will pm you now.

[Elements]

I have been given the green light to go with the wall paper:eek::D so I have to strike while the iron is hot....
I have to ask though based on the place we are putting it and the pattern do you think just the inside wall will be sufficient? It won't wrap around the sides as hubby is right in saying you don't want to see the edge but I just want to be sure before going to this effort.
What are your thoughts....and yes the double bass will be sitting in front or to the side.;)

[Milena]

Yes I agree just the inside wall would look perfect:)

[Julie-Ann]

I agree with the inside only.
How exciting. You had better buy it today before he comes home and says he has changed his mind:D

[Elements]

I am just waiting for my 5 kilos of carrots to be delivered;), go and unload my packed car at the new house and then I am there. :eek::D

[Julie-Ann]

5kg - I hope not:D
You could have it on the wall before hubby comes home tonight:D

[Milena]

And then you can take a photo and we can see it all tonight;)

[Elements]

Oh no that won't be happening. I have 1 eye higher than the other. No not Hunchback style:eek:....its just every time I tell someone something on the wall is straight I get a lot of "are you serious"....I think this should best be left up to hubby....he needs a creative outlet and a reason to claim this wallpaper thing as his own;):D

[Julie-Ann]

See I told you - you are the queen of manipulating these partners of ours:D. Smart thinking:)

[tryingtodecorate]

I love that wall paper Kristie and think it would look lovely in that nook :) Great that you got the go ahead!!

[Elements]

Thanks T, you just reminded me to update...I went to pick it up and found that its slightly different to the pic I posted...A bit more of a champagne background and the pattern is a little less busy...but still very nice and I am still very happy.
But.....they had none in stock and it will take 3 weeks from the UK...so it will happen I have paid for it but it will not be going up on the wall for at least 4 weeks;)
I am one happy little vegemite though.;)

[Julie-Ann]

Good things come to those who wait. Well that's what I try to convince myself of:D

[silkinteriors]

That's a beautiful wallpaper design, Kristie. Look forward to seeing how the space looks with your wallpaper hung.

[rachel]

That's gorgeous wallpaper, I love it! Looking forward to see a pic when it is up :)

[Elements]

Thanks for the votes girls....
I have to tell you all, the pic I posted is slightly different to the one I had chosen...now would you believe I paid and ordered for my one and its no longer being made, anywhere in the world:(
Now I may have to go with the one pictured(it was meant to be);)
I am going on the weekend to re choose:rolleyes: but I may just find this one is perfect afterall. Either way I am very excited even if its only a small section of my home but I may just cover a canvas or 2 with any left overs to put somewhere else in the house.
I have just been researching what people think of doing feature walls in their homes or what the design "trend" is. I have to say I am completely happy with the fact that I am only doing one small section of my home in this. I just don't think a whole room would work...

[silkinteriors]

I agree, Kristie. We focus on doing a single feature wall or occasionally we'll do a feature wall with a subtle complementary design, usually to hide a flaw on the wall or bring more warmth to a bland room etc. I recently saw a display house that had a very dark brown wallpaper on all four walls and it really made the space seem smaller.

The trend is definitely to just do a single feature wall in a room and to use wallpaper rather than paint. Another growing trend is to not do the whole wall, just a section and frame it so it looks like a giant artwork. I'll find some pics this evening to illustrate this.

[Elements]

I have found one Silk...I have seen a few whole rooms wallpapered and its just to much for my senses..;) I really like this look below...alot more subtle and remains a feature.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_yM1OiyFFHkM/TBjRfkZ0UFI/AAAAAAAAAqw/RCgtGVX-qJw/s320/just+a+piece.jpg

[Julie-Ann]

That looks gorgeous Elements. I had started to notice this trend of doing only part of 1 wall too. I quite like it:)

[Susie]

Yes i like the wallpaper, very chic Elements, is it just for the little nook in your hallway there, that will look great. Its nice to have just a small area of a really busy pattern. Is it a $400 plus roll. Most of the nice ones are, im looking at a Nina Campbell one at the moment, with the butterflies and i need 2 rolls.

[Julie-Ann]

Wow $800:eek: Don't forget to check out Silk Interiors website (http://www.silkinteriors.com.au/html/s01_home/home.asp) as well:)

[silkinteriors]

Here's some of our examples of framed wallpaper

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs015.snc3/12306_377065671386_309479791386_3746076_5711604_n. jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs509.snc3/26742_384463721386_309479791386_3932954_5943481_n. jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs489.ash1/26742_384449941386_309479791386_3932435_5766990_n. jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs509.snc3/26742_384535966386_309479791386_3935017_5756192_n. jpg

[Julie-Ann]

Stunning- thanks for showing us:)

[Elements]

Susie, Yes the wall paper will just be in the little nook,. I have just gone to pick up the other samples and I am quite excited...its really real. I think I have 2 to choose from now and I am very happy with both. I only need 1 roll and its $149 retail...But I get it at trade.;) so thats a nice little saving..
Wow your rolls must be beautiful...is that a trade price or retail?...
Silk, those pics are really inspiring... I like the butterfly wallpaper, I think I have seen it in a display home. With the wings that blow in the breeze....

[Urban Girl]

Hey, just stumbled across this thread, what happened with the wallpaper? Didy you end up getting it??

Oh....thought I had it all sussed with the wallpaper for my daughters feature wall (1 entire wall) but now that I've seen these framed wallpaper pics...wow, they are stunning!