EMBRACING WALLPAPER IN 2016

Flower Pattern Self Adhesive Removable Wallpaper

As early as the 18th century, wallpaper has been received with mixed opinions. Some have been fans of wallpaper, seeing it as fashionable, versatile and durable, however there have always been views that wallpaper is a cheap immitation of more expensive and less affordable materials like tapestry, velvet, chintz, silk drapery, linen, wood, masonry or murals. For years using wallpaper was frowned upon and many people were criticised for using it in their homes.

However wallpaper has made a come back and in a major way. Gone are the days where wallpaper was viewed as a cheap imitation. These days to have a beautiful wallpaper in your home makes it 'exclusive' and 'high end'. 

The development of digital printing allows designers to break the mould and combine new technology and art to bring wallpaper to a new level of popularity, wallpapers have become a source of endless possibilities. If you dream it, you can make it or imitate it.

I admit, when I first thought of using wallpaper I was nervous. I had heard all the horror stories of how hard it was to apply and how it could so easily look a mess.

Contemporary Wallpaper 

However with new technology application has become so much simpler, even the novice renovator can try it with self-adhesive rolls that are removable!! No more damaging walls when you want a new look. Its as simple as pulling it off and putting a new design on. 

Concrete Look Wallpaper

Getting that concrete wall look no longer has to cost a fortune. As seen here you can achieve the same look with wallpaper. Same as with brick! And instead of looking cheap, it looks AMAZING and REALISTIC! 

Brick-By-Brick Wallpaper

Grass cloth has also had a huge resurgence. Becoming a must have in many luxury homes. So if you are thinking of giving it a try, do your research, find good quality suppliers and give it a go! The possibilities are endless.

  

                                                                   Blue - Grey Grasscloth Wallpaper

Written By Heather Iassenev