Interior designers are falling in love with wallpaper all over again. Gone are the days of strange, unrealistic patterns and difficult applications. Today’s wallpaper is colorful, three dimensional and less stressful to install and remove. A handful of interior designers incorporated eclectic wallpaper into their spaces for this year’s DPVA Designers’ Show House at the Leland House. From bold florals to whimsical ocean-inspired patterns, wallpaper helped bring these spaces to life.
Marine life
There is something enchanting about sea life and this playroom begs for children to dive right in and have fun. The crown jellyfish depicted in the Atolla wallpaper from York Wallcoverings really brings the space, designed by Stephanie Osman, to life.
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Interior designer Stephanie Osman Design
Wallpaper York Wallcoverings Atolla from Coastal Calm
Wallpaper installation O’Donnel & Company
Watercolors add whimsy
The nostalgic look of watercolor images complement the 1920s original tile and fixtures in the master bathroom designed by Stephanie Osman. The koi fish and lotus blossoms depicted in the wallpaper establish the serene, spa-like atmosphere.
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Interior designer Stephanie Osman Design
Wallpaper York Wallcoverings Lotus Lake Sure Strip
Wallpaper installation O’Donnel & Company
Murals add character
The butler’s pantry gets a dose of whimsy thanks to the bold, graphic nature of the mural wallpaper. Molly Williams of Ivy Designs dressed up the walls with MuralsWallpaper Gardenia, which complements the neutral hues of the stained wood cabinetry and countertops.
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Interior designer Ivy Designs/m&co.
Cabinetry Cabinet Creations
Wallpaper MuralsWallpaper Gardenia
Wallpaper installation O’Donnel & Company
Window treatment Carol’s Fabric Shop
Simple lines and shapes
To complement the midcentury modern vibe of the nursery, Tammy Duff added geometric wallpaper behind the crib to complement the white and blue color palette. The peel and stick wallpaper from Castle & Crane is subdued thanks to sheer white window treatments.
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Interior designer Tammy Duff Interiors
Wallpaper Castle & Crane Blue Vinyl geometric wallpaper
Area rug Bockrath Flooring & Rugs
Beautiful botanicals
Talk about a tranquil space—the green and black color scheme, accentuated by elegant brass fixtures, creates a truly stunning guest bathroom. Jeanne Behm of Ala Carte Design, used Thibaut Designs Mitford wallpaper for a touch of colorful glamour and natural life.
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Interior designer Ala Carte Design
Wallpaper Thibaut Designs Mitford pattern from Paramount collection
Wallpaper installation O’Donnel & Company
Plumbing fixtures Centerville WinSupply
Lighting Premiere Lighting
Article appeared in Housetrends Dayton – August/September 2019