Wall Decal?
July 29, 2009 | 41 comments
Thanks to Hooked On Houses, I won a gift certificate a while back for a wall decal. I’m not sure I have a place for one but I thought this one was kind of fun. (Naturally.)
There’s also this one which could potentially work on one wall in the guest bathroom which is kind of long and narrow.
What do you think? And what color? The both come in a rainbow of colors and all my walls are white. If you hate both of these or decals in general, let me know that too. I would love your honest opinions. Thanks!
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July 29th, 2009 @ 1:23 am
Now with a surname of French, which one do you think I prefer? I like it just the way it is in the photo. Congrats on your win. It’s always nice to win something.
Jennifer´s last post ..Sydney Design 09
July 29th, 2009 @ 4:36 am
Hmmm i do love the first one! x
Kellie Collis´s last post ..More than one purpose…
July 29th, 2009 @ 5:07 am
Hmmm… if it doesn’t work for you is it bad form to raffle the gift certificate off on your site (re-gift IS green, after all…)
Jane @ Beach House´s last post ..-morphic musing
July 29th, 2009 @ 5:24 am
Hummm. I’m not sure if I’ve fallen for the whole wall decal thing. I think I like wallpaper, or art. Maybe I’m too old school!? They seem appropriate for a nursery though?! But naturally I’d also choose the big E!
Meg´s last post ..Dreams are Free
July 29th, 2009 @ 5:32 am
No! No, no, no.
Gift it.
July 29th, 2009 @ 5:33 am
In general I think the whole wall decal thing is overdone and too kitchy. However, I do like the idea of using them to dress up a guest bathroom.
Other than that I think Meg is spot on in saying that they work well in a nursery.
Townhouselady´s last post ..Love
July 29th, 2009 @ 5:35 am
I think in the right space it could work.
July 29th, 2009 @ 5:49 am
Well, I like them both, but in someone else’s house. I think decals in general are a fad whose time is passing, and I’d rather have plain walls with pictures. From the images you’ve posted, your house is too stylish to need these! I agree with Meg that decals/stickers are great for children’s rooms, though.
Mise @ Pretty Far West´s last post ..a preponderance of pink
July 29th, 2009 @ 5:51 am
Am generally not too fond of them, however do like the first one!
Cyma´s last post ..Sweet Treats
July 29th, 2009 @ 6:09 am
While decals are still a love or hate kind of thing with people, I think anything /any trend can work when the designer (you) has a true eye for style (which you do!).
I actually think the bottom one in black would look really cool on a white wall. High contrast and lots of visual surprise for your guest!
Let us know what you decide!
Crystal @ PlushPalate´s last post ..Sustain me whites…
July 29th, 2009 @ 6:10 am
Love the first one too.
July 29th, 2009 @ 6:51 am
i’m not mad about the first one at all….i really like the flowers though and think they’d look great in green on a white wall, i’d say you could get sick of them pretty quickly though
elaine´s last post ..new computer
July 29th, 2009 @ 6:57 am
My honest opinion? The guest bathroom is a perfect place for a wall decal. You have such style but you want to have fun too, right?
Why not get a silvery or other light color so that the decal becomes a subtle accent on the white wall? It could look very cool!
Sophie@Century Finds´s last post ..This Week at Century Finds
July 29th, 2009 @ 7:12 am
Hmmph, I had a thought over these kinda things for about 5 minutes and decided I would end up absolutely itching to peel them straight off again. I’d toyed with the idea of something over my sliding bedroom doors, but I think it’s a bit gimmicky. Sort of like that phase in the early 90s when I was 10 and wanted to stencil stars and moons on my bedroom walls. Thankfully, mother said no.
x
Huma´s last post ..Spa Spa Spa!
July 29th, 2009 @ 7:13 am
And a feature wallpaper wall could look cuter? x
Huma´s last post ..Spa Spa Spa!
July 29th, 2009 @ 8:03 am
the first one…get the first one! hello paris!!!!!!
bananas.´s last post ..what happens in vegas
July 29th, 2009 @ 8:55 am
I love wall decals, although I have not purchased any for my home. Unless you count a chalkboard decal I put up in the kitchen. I do love it too!
Jesse´s last post ..Wallpaper Love…
July 29th, 2009 @ 9:15 am
Hmm I don’t mind the look of wall decals. I think it could look great in some spaces, but from what I’ve seen of your house I’m not sure I would use them in your home.
Perhaps in the guest bathroom it would work. I would do the second one you picked.
camila´s last post ..Make it work…
July 29th, 2009 @ 9:23 am
Thank you all for your input! I knew I could count on you!
Jane: I had thought about the same thing but didn’t want to seem ungrateful . . .
July 29th, 2009 @ 9:46 am
I have to vote neither of these on this one…this is why I have stopped signing up for giveaways I don’t want to win. and have subsequently stopped winning. ha
Amy´s last post ..Uh…me in a bunny suit…
July 29th, 2009 @ 9:55 am
Lucky winner! They have fallen a bit out of grace with me, although I don’t want to cut them short. I think they’d look great in a child’s room, office or a laundry room. I do like the Eiffel Tower! No matter which one you choose or where you apply it, it’ll be terrific; no doubt!
Deborah Milne´s last post ..Engaging Images of David Baechler
July 29th, 2009 @ 10:13 am
I’m not 100% Sure. I thought I loved them, but the more I see them, the more kitch-y I think they look. I think maybe in a grouping of actual pictures on a wall? Or a particular space? I don’t know.
Macy´s last post ..Sheri Sheridan is My Kind of Gal
July 29th, 2009 @ 10:30 am
As a follow up question, would it be bad form if I gave it away?
July 29th, 2009 @ 10:39 am
I normally don’t like them. However, I think the second one could work in the bathroom.
July 29th, 2009 @ 10:40 am
I would love to put those flowers in a little girl’s room. Now I just need to have one. Ah ha
Kristin´s last post ..BonBon Deal of the Day
July 29th, 2009 @ 10:46 am
I’m travelling accross the sea and what do I see my Tour Eiffel. Ok in fact it’s not mine. Nice decall indeed
See you soon under it
A bientôt
christian
le banc moussu´s last post ..Souvenirs…souvenirs…Merci!
July 29th, 2009 @ 12:06 pm
I agree with some other bloggers, they look a bit overdone. Especially with flowers.. But the first one looks much better, I think..
eco-stylista´s last post ..(Under)statement wallpaper
July 29th, 2009 @ 12:47 pm
These are really cute! I would put them in my little girl’s room, or if I had a garage, I would decorate the walls in there.
Melissa´s last post ..Pastis Hotel St. Tropez
July 29th, 2009 @ 12:58 pm
I don’t know Alek, I think these are cute in a children’s space, but not so much in an adult room. I’m all for playful and fun and having something a bit unexpected in your home, but maybe that’s the problem, the market is just inundated with these. That said, if I had to choose, what about the Eiffel in your studio? Simple in black would make a graphic statement.?
nkp´s last post ..In the Kitchen
July 29th, 2009 @ 1:07 pm
I love it, esp. the last one, but I do think it’s more suitable for younger ppl.
I would like to have a wall like that in my house. In fact, we want to make a small schoolboard wall, with magnets and where we and family and friends can leave messages and drawings…
*loves*
toothfairynotes´s last post ..Moments that made me *blush*
July 29th, 2009 @ 2:49 pm
in the interest of honesty, i don’t love the wall decals, unless maybe in a kids room…or maybe something really impactful and huge, like a face or something, but that’s more art-like. i’m rambling.
eva´s last post ..Overwhelmed
July 29th, 2009 @ 3:14 pm
Hi there!
Just wanna peek b4 I snooze off §;-)) what U have for excitement post today.
Would love the choco/white colour if you ask me but it’s your choice, ain’t it? Depends on your taste but I know u have the taste, so follow your instinct!
Have a nice dreams! in this 00.15am.
xoxo
Chie´s last post ..BUSY ON MY DREAMY DAY (supposed to)
July 29th, 2009 @ 4:00 pm
Hi I agree with nkp and Eva – I have them in my daughter’s room (fairies, flowers, rabbits) and they look divine and address her desire to paint the wall of her room a ‘much darker brigher pink’. For adults, not so sure I think you would get sick of it in a month.
Jane´s last post ..Currently eating and cooking: lots and lots of silverbeet
July 29th, 2009 @ 4:39 pm
I think decals are cute in kid’s rooms and like the flowers!
xo,
cristin
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July 29th, 2009 @ 5:23 pm
I love those little white flowers on the dark brown wall- so cute!!
July 29th, 2009 @ 5:37 pm
Oh Alek, this is a tough one. The Eiffel Tower decal could look great in black on your study wall as a little remembrance of your beloved Paris. They do tend to look nice in smaller areas, like your guest bathroom. Personally, with my white walls I would keep them black or grey for a muted effect. But if it doesn’t work with your decor then keep it green and re-gift.
charlie´s last post ..Charlie’s Design Diary Interview
July 29th, 2009 @ 8:39 pm
the first one seems a little overwhelming to me but i love the second!! with a white wall i think any bright color would look fab. to go with whatever color scheme you got going on!
July 29th, 2009 @ 9:00 pm
I don’t care for them… Except maybe in a playroom. And then the kids would surely peel them off. So, my answer’s no…
And absolutely give it away. Best that someone else enjoys it.
susie Quillin´s last post ..A sidelong glance at fashion
July 30th, 2009 @ 5:59 am
the first one is really neat! the 2nd one would be really cool if it was multi colored – like lollipops
ive been LOVING wall decals recently. they’re so much easier than wall paper! ive been ordering like crazy from a site called http://www.wallsplots.com i think they’re great inexpensive ways to spice up a room!
July 30th, 2009 @ 8:19 am
i really don’t know about them alek. i’ve thought about them a lot but i suppose it would have to be the right one and maybe more for an office, play room or nursery.
Down and Out Chic´s last post ..Respect vs. Popularity
July 30th, 2009 @ 2:37 pm
Honestly (as usual) I don’t like either….what are the other options? I know you might not like any upfront, but what about letting us see all the options so we can take a look for you and recco something that might fit within a room from the house that you’ve shared in the past on the blog?
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