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Design Dilemma Living Rooms

To wallpaper or just to leave painted?

4 years ago

This small living room is coming together and nearly done now. Just need more cushions and maybe lower/center the butterfly art frames. I'm toying with the idea of putting wallpaper on the TV wall but don't know if that would make it way too busy. I've got a sample of a cream textured/glittery one (the smallest one), and two others that are metallic and quite bold (pics below). Opinions welcome. Thanks :)

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Misha M

4 years ago

Hello mishmashe

A lovely, cosy looking room.

I think wallpaper will really tie together your mirror, accessories and door handles.

I think the zig zag one is ideal...it will add a nice texture without overbearing your already great room.

Good luck. Would love to see the finished product.

Misha

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mishmashe
Original Author
4 years ago
Thanks Misha. I do like it and think it would look dramatic, but I'm scared to take the leap. Would putting a dark wallpaper on that wall make the room look smaller?
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Lena
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It’s a question of a personal preference. It would have looked too glittery for my liking.
Did you consider painting a TV wall in a different colour, or adding contrasting cushions?
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4 years ago
Hi mishmashe,
Often, the smaller the room, the better it looks with dark wallpaper and since everything else in your room is more neutral and it's a decent size room, you shouldn't fear it looking small. For instance, the dark blue in your butterfly frames? For dark, I'd be inclined towards paint vs wallpaper though.
Lena
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4 years ago
I'd paper the two adjecent walls, as there is already some sparkle on the tv wall. My vote goes to the zigzag too.

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