I May Have a New Wallpaper Project On My Hands
I have been in love with Schumacher’s “Views of Paris” wallpaper forever. And I mean forever. There are the sentimental reasons plus I’ve always loved drawings – particularly, architectural drawings. Anyway, I went out on a little design outing with Julie of Milk and Honey Home and Sherry of Design Indulgence the other day and saw it up on a wall. I nearly died. It. Looked. So. Good. Thanks to Sherry I came home with a sample, along with samples of some of my longtime favorite patterns:
They are Cole & Son’s “Cow Parsley,” Fornasetti’s “Mediterranean,” Hicks’ Hexagon and Schumacher’s “New York, New York” (another city that has special meaning to me).
After I got them home, I started walking around to see if there was any space left that I could wallpaper and I think I’ve found the perfect spot for the “Views of Paris.”
This is the butler’s pantry/wet bar. As you can see, it’s a pretty narrow space and I think that’s why it would look good here. I think the pattern could get overwhelming in a larger room.
A couple of pics so you can see the scale.
What do you think? Should I go for it?
Yes! Yesyesyesyes! YES!
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I love all of those papers!!! AND…I think that is a perfect little area for it. That was a fun time and can’t wait to do it again….:)
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YES!!!! No question about it!!!
Well of course you should! And then you should come over to my house and do it here!!!!
Absolutely!!! Ahhh, love it Ally.
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100%, Absolutely, Definitely and Without a Doubt!! Perfect…Janell
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I think you’ve found the perfect spot and should definitely go for it! It will probably become one of your favorite little spaces in your home.
Can’t wait to see how it turns out!!
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yep. that’s a great spot for that awesome paper…
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Do it!!!!! OH I love that paper!
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Love it! Love the idea!
I love wallpaper, but it’s a project that I am afraid to tackle. It’s going to be fabulous when you get it up on the wall I’m sure. I can’t wait to see.
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100%. You must. It is AMAZING!
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Yes–black and white is a neutral…so it may be years before you tire of it (if ever), and it has so much meaning to y’all. My vote is definite “yes”!!!
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ABSOLUTELY! NO QUESTION!!
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I think it will look amazing! I love the pattern! Plus, it is so personal to you.
Can’t wait to see the finished room!!!!
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Yes! Definetly do it….perfect spot.
I love all the line darwing wallpapers that have out now. Would you personalize it?
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If anyone says “No” they are wrong.
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A MILLION times yes!!! Love this. I say go for it
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Yes! Do it. I like the way you illustrated how it may look by providing the photos. Clever.
First of all, YES! Loves it. And I don’t think it’d be too overwhelming floor to ceiling even on the other wall, if you got brave and decided to go big. It’s just so fun to look at.
Second of all, thanks sharing Schumacher with us. I looked at their site and they have so many amazing wall coverings available. Beyond inspiring.
absolutely! I love the look of pen and ink drawings…my choice is the Greek cityscape…but I’m crazy about Greece!….love your blog…joined,… so I’ll be back……
I think it’s the perfect space, and the wallpaper is charming (personally, I fell in live with the pink sample- is that the Cole & Sons?).
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Oui Oui OUI!!…And then you can start coloring over bits and pieces as you tire of the black and white…so chic!
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Perfect choice. A yes from me. x
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Do it! I have brought that sample home before with absolutely ZERO place to use it just to have it in my momentary possession. Lame, but sort of like putting lust items in a virtual cart, it is the next best to buying. Do it, do it, do it!
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and I love Capella’s answer.
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OMG!!! LOVE!!! You must…it’s stunning and that room is perfect for it. Keep us posted on the outcome
Yes, yes, you should definitely do it. I think that wallpaper would look great and spicen up the room. Can you please DIY and let me know how it goes? Because I’ve got a roll of wallpaper for my powder room sitting here and I’m terrified to start the DIY for fear of screwing it all up!!
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Go for it…then you can accessorize with an array of different colors!
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Lovely. It’s perfect! go for it. It will look amazing!
xo
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New follower, coming over from my gal
Therese @la
Loving your blog and I say what ar you waiting for, it is gonna be fabulous!
Love for you to visit me sometime!
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Megan
I meant to say Therese at La Dolfina!
Go. For. It! Amazing paper, great space, and just the right size. Will be a jewelry box.
Yes, you should go for it. Love it too.
Instead of filling the whole wall, I would first centre a big square on it and glue the wall paper, as if you create a white frame (wall) and the pattern in the centre (sorry, not quite sure if you know what i mean). If you don’t like you can always finish the whole wall. I can send you a sketch with you want
Perfect paper for you in a perect spot! Do it!
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Is there any question???
You should do for all the little children. Plus, I double-dog-dare you.
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YEYYEYEYEYEYYEYAYYAYYAYAYYA…ok, take a breath….YES!
yes, definitely go for it!
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nice drawings!
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Absolutely a resounding yes! what are you waiting for? trust your instinct, it will be fab!!!
Ooh yes, do it! I’ve been thinking of using that same Paris paper for the inside of my little bedroom closet. Decadent I know, but it seems like the perfect place.
Yes, yes, yes! Go for it! Perfect spot for it.
I have been contemplating the cow parsley in yellow myself. Oh, and ps, I found a reasonable powder coater!
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Yes, yes, yes! Unexpected, lovely some spunk and lots of nostalgia!
Miss you!
Mon
but. of. course!
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YES! Absolutely. It is incredible, and will elevate that wall to crazy awesome.
Clearly a resounding yes! It’s a wonderful paper designed by Saul Steinberg, known especially for his New Yorker covers. You do have the perfect spot for it!