Wallpaper choice and tv entertainment advice
Steven Scott
9 years ago
Hello everyone. I'm looking for ideas for wallpaper. We're painting the walls white and looking at a metallic grey coloured wall for the main wall. I'm also wondering if you can have two facing walls with papered with the same wallpaper as I'll be wanting to hide any blemishes when I mount my telly, speakers and hopefully tv unit if I can source one. Also as my livingroom will be white and greys what splash of colour should I go for (ie ornaments etc). Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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hortonhearsawho2013
9 years agoSteven Scott
9 years agoFirst of all thank you so much fr your response!
It's a great sized living room which was a major factor in the purchase.
I was actually looking looking at wallpaper which was very similar to what you describe but it wasn't as metallic looking. I really do like the idea of it though (great idea thanks).
The sofa I have purchased is a lullaby sofa with round cuddler chair (please see picture). The only difference from the picture is the silver and gold cushions are replaced by charcoal and silver.
I'm really not decided on what style to go for with the livingroom but I'm very open to suggestions!
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9 years agoThat's me back and finally picked the right wallpaper for my room. Going to go for this tartan one and going to purchase white or chrome antlers or game busts. Not too sure which though haha. On the tv wall going to match the mid grey of the tartan wallpaper with a plain sheen grey for tv wall. I'm hoping it looks ok?!
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