Dark and Busy Wallpaper

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1. nkp
   January 11th, 2010 @ 5:47 am

   Yep, those florals are very pretty. I do agree. But I do so love those last three dark examples you threw out there. And the Cavern, I think, is particularly intoxicating. As well as being aptly named for the mood you are trying to create, no?
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2. Jessica at Lavender & Lilies
   January 11th, 2010 @ 6:34 am

   I love the gray paper. I can’t wait to see what it looks like!
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3. Jessica
   January 11th, 2010 @ 7:23 am

   These are so beautiful! The first two are my favorites!
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4. Jacqueline
   January 11th, 2010 @ 7:30 am

   I think that you are very sensible, starting with patterns in a small room, as they can be overwhelming sometimes.
   If it were me, I’d use the grey one with with leaves or something similar, as it would flow nicely with all of the grey paint that you are using. I think that it will be very effective and be a small departure from plain walls. XXXX
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5. mise
   January 11th, 2010 @ 7:35 am

   The Ferm Living one is lovely, or how about this sort of thing: http://www.osborneandlittle.com/osborne-&-little/teatro-wallpaper/wallpapers/ponti/
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6. callie grayson
   January 11th, 2010 @ 8:18 am

   The first one is my pick!!!!
   love the graphic and darkness of it but is still elegant!!

   I am looking for wall paper for my bathroom too, thanks for the inspiration.
   xx
   callie
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7. Jessica @ {Black.White.Yellow.}
   January 11th, 2010 @ 8:28 am

   I love them all! I can’t wait to see what you choose. I would suggest ordering samples to help make your decision- somtimes they don’t look so fabulous up close!
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8. my favorite and my best
   January 11th, 2010 @ 8:30 am

   all gorgeous!! i am leaning toward the cavern…it feels the freshest, un-trendiest of the bunch. individual and uniquely you.
   any of them will be gorgeous though.
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9. Maria
   January 11th, 2010 @ 8:36 am

   That one from lonny is so beautiful, love the idea of wallpapering a powder such a nice surprise! Happy moving in!
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10. Stephanie @ Geezees
    January 11th, 2010 @ 8:36 am

    Love the first two…very pretty!
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11. Emily
    January 11th, 2010 @ 9:20 am

    I love them all, but especially the second one. Good luck with your move!
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12. Donna
    January 11th, 2010 @ 10:44 am

    Wallpaper is making such a comeback…I love it all…you just can’t go wrong with any of those…the floral is interesting…I dont typically go that direction bc I’m not too traditional but I think it could be really fabulous mixed with some very modern stuff! Cant wait to see what you pick! Ohhh, Ferm Living has a “peacock” print that I love too!
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13. Raina
    January 11th, 2010 @ 10:55 am

    I’m with NKP, that Cavern paper leaves me panting.
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14. Janell Beals
    January 11th, 2010 @ 10:58 am

    Oh, I am also dying to put up some wallpaper, somewhere in my home. In your hands any of the examples will work, I love the moodiness of the dark styles, the floral goes in a completely different direction. Whether or not it would get too pretty just depends on what it is surrounded by. Will stayed tuned to see what you do…
    Janell
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15. Down and Out Chic
    January 11th, 2010 @ 11:23 am

    i think your dark and busy idea for the powder room is awesome! love the inspiration you posted here. i’m especially smitten with the first colorful pattern piece (go figure).
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16. Lindsey Lou!
    January 11th, 2010 @ 11:45 am

    I love that wallpaper from Fern Living…don’t really care for that last wallpaper. It looks dated to me. Anywho, glad that you’re finally moving in! Yay!
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17. cristin @ simplified bee
    January 11th, 2010 @ 1:15 pm

    I like floral wallpaper too, but agree it can get too busy.

    xo,
    cristin
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18. Lesley @ TheDesignFile
    January 11th, 2010 @ 3:35 pm

    The Ferm paper is definitely my favorite with the Katie Elliott being my second choice — as long as the space is small.

    I also like this Graham & Brown Solitude paper — http://2modern.com/modern-furniture/Wallpaper/Graham-Brown-Solitude-Wallpaper — and the Ferm Living Walldots — http://2modern.com/modern-furniture/Wallpaper/Firm-Living-Walldots-Wallpaper.

    Can’t wait to see what you choose!

19. Lesley @ TheDesignFile
    January 11th, 2010 @ 3:36 pm

    One more interesting one…

    Flavor Paper – Mirage Wallpaper
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20. Meg
    January 11th, 2010 @ 3:44 pm

    I absolutely love the floral patterns, I have to say! But I’m a ridiculously girly girl and dig anything with a traditional flare… especially when it’s mixed with modern, contemporary looks. Inspiring!
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21. erin@designcrisis
    January 11th, 2010 @ 4:42 pm

    cavern, cavern, cavern, for sure!

    congrats on move in week!
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22. Sarah Klassen/Haute Design
    January 11th, 2010 @ 4:49 pm

    Love the first image! I tend to like more complex wallpaper designs, over more modern, simple ones, for some reason.

    A bit of surprise and craziness is great for a powder room. It’s a quick visit, and can easily take a dramatic change from the rest of the house!

    Hope you have a great week moving in! Finally!

    
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23. jennifer @ fog city sparkle
    January 11th, 2010 @ 4:59 pm

    i love this one, was considering it for my entryway before i fell in love with the black high-gloss paint: http://www.ferm-living.com/wallpaper/branch
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24. Brittany
    January 11th, 2010 @ 4:59 pm

    i love the fern wallpaper!! the cavern one is quite striking as well. but the favorite is definitely the fern paper!
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25. Eliana Tomas
    January 11th, 2010 @ 5:42 pm

    1st photo is stunning. send you 2 more links for more inspiration

    http://www.dezeen.com/2010/01/11/palazzina-grassi-by-philippe-starck/comment-page-1/#comment-359139

    http://elianatomas.blogspot.com/2009/08/from-portugal-with-love.html

    hope you like it.
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26. Averill
    January 11th, 2010 @ 5:46 pm

    Gorgeous options! I love dark, richly patterned wallpaper in a powder room. My personal pick would be the birdcage pattern in black from Graham & Brown:

    http://www.grahambrown.com/us/product/60006/Birdcage+%3A+Black+Wallpaper/68?show=

    If you want to combine the dark with the florals (which would be more modern), this is a great option, too:

    http://www.grahambrown.com/us/product/17294/Divine+%3A+Black+%26+White+Wallpaper/53?show=
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27. Ally
    January 11th, 2010 @ 6:08 pm

    Thanks for all the great suggestions, everyone! You’re the best. I’m off to check them all out now!

28. Susan
    January 11th, 2010 @ 6:20 pm

    my fave: thatch from cavern but in canyon (over black). i’m aging and highly busy b/w patterns give me dizzies, even briefly. just a thought… best of luck in choosing!

29. A Life More Fabulous
    January 11th, 2010 @ 8:03 pm

    I kinda love the last floral print – especially for a beautiful Southern home. It`s still so light and fresh looking – and with the right modern accessories, won`t look too traditional.

    Good luck with choosing – they`re all so lovely! Hope the re-do is going well!
    xo
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30. Sandra Ling
    January 11th, 2010 @ 9:41 pm

    I’m loving the first one!!! You’re movin and groovin along sister!!

31. Hilary
    January 11th, 2010 @ 9:58 pm

    My votes are for the Cavern or the Ferm paper!

32. Amanda
    January 11th, 2010 @ 9:58 pm

    I love any excuse to use wallpaper, and those dark and busy examples are fabulous aren’t they! Such an instant transformation. xx
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33. Brett | Design Babylon
    January 11th, 2010 @ 10:14 pm

    Powder rooms are one of my favorite rooms to decorate b/c you can let your imagination run wild!

    I love your selections, but am most drawn to the florals. I totally understand your fear that the florals will be too traditional, but I think as long as the fixtures and accessories are stream-lined and modern the room will be totally glam, an not stuffy!

34. Deborah Milne
    January 12th, 2010 @ 12:37 am

    Ally I don’t think you could ever go wrong. I do love them all. BUT – if I was forced to choose I’d be the rebel & go with the Cavern pattern. Edgy and unpredictable. I adore large patterns in small powder rooms. You are in your element!
    xx
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