Decorating Lounge

louisep2012

8 years ago

I've recently decorated 2 walls Little Greene Welcome Deep and am trying to decide whether to paper the two remaining walls. They are currently magnolia, opposite eachother, pics attached please excuse the mess. I have chosen a few papers from Laura Ashley and would love to hear your opinions? I originally wanted a paper to reflect some light around the room but so far I prefer the dove grey papers which are pretty matt. Any suggestions would be great. I loved the harlequin Purity range but a bit pricey... So I'm open to suggestions if anyone has any or TV inks any other papers would look good.

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Akiva Projects Ltd

8 years ago

last modified: 8 years ago

Hello,

What a great choices of colour and wallpaper!

I think, your Living Room would look good if you leave one wall empty.

The Wallpaper on the Top Left looks amazing, very nice shades (suits the Wall paint colour) and shapes just like the one under that. However the two other papers are nice too and they have a lighter shade so your space would also get a bit more light.

The darker would give more accent to your space but probably less light. I would either pick the Top Left one or the one under it.

Brilliant choice of Wallpapers!

Good luck with your Project!

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louisep2012
Original Author
8 years ago
Thanks James, I agree the paisley print does match rather well, better than the josette one, but it's quite a bold choice...my husband thinks it looks something you would see under a microscope haha that being said he doesn't hate it and agrees the colour matches the best. I think I may get a sample of the top right paper in the dove grey too and compare...

Which wall would you wallpaper? The longest one that the paper is on or the opposite one with the sideboard against it?

I will hopefully have my curtains back up by the weekend as they are being hemmed so it would be good to see the papers next to those too.
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minnie101
8 years ago
I'd Decorate the wall with the paper On.I like the colour of the first one. It's very hard to find wallpaper for people as it's so personal.. Have you looked at lotus by harlequin? It comes in silver and is metallic. They also do a yellow version:)

which would look great if you built on your purple accessories. Have you also thought of using a light purple? Maybe some of the amethyst/grape papers from laura Ashley. Or if you only paper one wall go back to your original papers?
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Akiva Projects Ltd
8 years ago
Hello,

If I was you I would decorate the wall by the radiator, where you jung the Wallpapers. If you would put it behind the sofa (sorry, I was not sure if that is the other wall you thought of putting the wallpaper on), remember that you won't see it too much as it will be right behind you. Also, if you have it by the radiator, remember you will have more light coming on the wall from the windows and that would give more accent to the beautiful Wallpaper that you will choose.

I still believe that the Top Left and the one under are the best to match your wall.

Let me know if there is anything I can help you with.
Trine Vig
8 years ago
For wallpaper I would go with the light grey whit white pattorn. Keep the opposite wall grey as Them are.

Place the sofas up against the wall with the wall paper. Ad some matching lamps, and maybe a round mirror above sofa.

Across the sofa i would place the tv. For a cozy feeling you could install a electrical fireheather. Look for DIY furniture projects on pinterest.

Good luck. Please add some follow up pictures.
Trine Vig
8 years ago
Grey sofas would also briten up the place
louisep2012
Original Author
8 years ago
Minnie I love those wallpapers unfortunately Harlequin may be more than I can justify spending...maybe if I'm only doing one wall though....hmmm. Also I don't want to add much more purple instead I want to incorporate more cream, grey and teal in my accessories and furnishings. I will be getting rid of the lamp shades and ceiling light and buying a new mirror and frames for my family pictures.

The sofas we will change eventually but not anytime soon, still life left in them yet and my 2 year old and dog mean that the leather is the easiest option at this time, I envisage a lighter fabric possibly corner sofa with a couple of footstools/knitted pouff/occasional chair "eventually" in the colours I mentioned above.
mrsmcee74
8 years ago
Ha ha Louise I've got the Paisley wallpaper from Laura Ashley but in the flannel colour and my husband also compared it to something under a microscope, he calls it 'the bacteria'. I do think it is lovely in the new grey colourway and looks like it's the best match for your wall colour. I think go for it. At least that has the iridescent inks to give it some interest, whereas the Josette is just flat.
minnie101
8 years ago
Louise, if you're a little unsure I'd also get some samples of your harlequin ones. It will be the same price if you're only doing one wall (I'm ignoring the extra paint cost!). This is personal, and I love all of the LA papers, but they're all quite bold on a whole wall. I love striking paper and have it everywhere except in the lounge which is just silk effect all round. My reason behind this was we spend most of our time in here and if we had something bold in here I'd soon tire of it (I actually spend more time in the kitchen anyway with no wallpaper but that was my thinking!) and would want to update it. If you're certain on the Paisley then go for it, the colour is great.
louisep2012
Original Author
8 years ago
Thanks for your advice everybody. Minnie I will get some harlequin samples to have a look and probably post pics again.
louisep2012
Original Author
8 years ago

Too many choices! The yellow one is just for you Minnie hehe
louisep2012
Original Author
8 years ago
These are my curtains, the French grey ones on the bottom right and I'm going to have white shutters at the window.
minnie101
8 years ago
Lol! I do like the yellow! Has your pic not uploaded for the curtains or do you mean the last pic (mirabella?) in terms of patterns I prefer Gigi and mirabella. The odetta is nice but I personally would probably tire of it quickly ( maybe that's just me!). I'm not so keen on the Eloise as I don't like symmetry in the pattern repeats for floral wallpaper, hence why I like chinoiserie style! In terms of colour match, I think the paisley is still the winner although the odetta looks good and I think the mirabella could work. Which is your favourite?? Btw, Gigi is on sale on Jane clayton, haven't checked the others
louisep2012
Original Author
8 years ago
No the curtains are plain, I tried to add a link to Next in the comment box. I'm not much the wiser in regards to making a decision lol I will no doubt procrastinate over this for a while ;)
louisep2012
Original Author
8 years ago
This is another colour way of the Mirabella.
Trine Nyborg
8 years ago
Hi Louse. I really like them all! However, I especially like the white on grey as it goes well with the other wall colour and blends in nicely with the room which makes it a good choice in the long run. You don't want to choose something too powerful or dominating that you'll end up disliking in a few months time. You could also mix in the white one as it is even more subtle?
minnie101
8 years ago
It took me weeks to find wallpaper, the one I chose in a hurry I'm not that keen on! Can you post a pic of the curtains or fabric? Just thinking if they're quite a dark french grey The mirabella could work (I can't really make out any difference in the 2 pics you posted on an iPad!)
louisep2012
Original Author
8 years ago
The problem with the very pale ones I posted in the first pics is that I'm looking at them now as I sit here and you can't see the pattern at all in this light which kind of rules them out I think.
louisep2012
Original Author
8 years ago
Lighting is terrible, taken a few weeks ago.
minnie101
8 years ago
Yes, the curtains almost look pink, cute dog doing the splits! Ok, so are you saying bold or metallic then? Have you thought of looking for a paper incorporating both grey and teal or is teal too bright on the wall for you?
louisep2012
Original Author
8 years ago
I thought I wanted a shimmery effect but all the ones I like are the more Matt designs, they seem to compliment the colour best. I think I've decorated the wrong way round...should have picked a wallpaper first then a colour to match lol
Out of these ones my faves are LA Paisley, the mauve Gigi and the grey harbour (think that's what it's called) Mirabella. I'll hopefully get my curtains over the weekend so I'll see how it looks together.
PRO
Akiva Projects Ltd
8 years ago
Hello,

How is your Project going? Did you make a final decision on Wallpapers?
louisep2012
Original Author
8 years ago
Hi James

Not exactly, as you can probably tell I went and picked up more choices and I do have a few favourites but I'm waiting until I get my curtains back before I make a decision. It will possibly be next month that we bite the bullet and get it done, my house is definitely a slow moving process which is frustrating sometimes but that's life! Lol
louisep2012
Original Author
8 years ago

Ok still not finished on this room but we have had our beautiful shutters installed and I have chosen and ordered my wallpaper which should be delivered within a week or so :)

https://www.grahambrown.com/uk/product/32-448/verdant-grey

it still feels so far off the room I envisage but can't wait to get it papered and looking a bit cosier.

i would like to buy new cushions, I did purchase 2 simple lamps which are on the sideboard but still want to get the lighting better in here, the single ceiling shade definitely needs to go. Will post when the paper is up!
louisep2012
Original Author
8 years ago
Paper up :) quite pleased with my choice and it was lovely paper to work with.