Wallpaper or paint, or the same?
We’re in the process of redoing our fireplace and putting in an electric stove, white / grey tiles behind the stove and a slate base, then with an oak beam. We’re then going to build in some shelving and a cupboard in the alcove. Tv will go on the wall.
my query is - what shall we do on the wall?We’ve currently got the same wallpaper on all walls in the lounge. im wondering whether to choose a different wallpaper, use the same wallpaper or paint it - perhaps skimming stone. I don’t know if one wall painted and the rest wallpapered would look a bit weird?
room is North Facing, all photos taken at night which is why it’s dark. Wallpaper is an off white.
opinions please! :)
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