The Growing Trend Of Wallpapering

Three overarching concepts seem to be fueling the wallpaper comeback.

1) Abandon the rules of the past.

Homeowners and wallpaperers in the ‘70s and ‘80s subscribed to the notion that all four walls need to be wallpapered.  On top of that, they liked to incorporate a wallpaper border whenever possible.  They believed that every room in the house should be papered, yet no more than one pattern should be used per space.  These standards and norms are now gone.  Wallpaper borders are out.  Papering every inch of every room in the house is out.  And the rooms you do decide to paper are not limited to a single pattern, but can include whatever colors and patterns you want.

2) Take advantage of changes in wallpaper technology.

One of the worst things about wallpaper was the hassle of putting it up, and even worse, removing it.  Anyone who put up wallpaper in the past remembers the angst of having to perfectly align the rolls of paper to maintain the pattern, all while making a giant mess of wallpaper paste.  Removing wallpaper was even worse, and often involved soaking the walls in order to remove wallpaper in tiny, gummy bits, often at the cost of several dents to the drywall.  Wallpaper today is different.  Changes in its technology make many brands of wallpaper far easier to apply to the wall.  Sticker-style adhesion allows for easy hanging without damaging the wall itself.  Removing this type of wallpaper can be as easy as peeling it off in a single sheet.  Some types of wallpaper are even reusable.  Wallpapers are available in vinyl and other scrubbable materials, making them a great option for households with kids and pets, or for use in the kitchen or bathroom where grease and grime can be wiped clean, and steam will not absorb.  Some contemporary wallpapers are fabricated on a nonwoven substrate, making it easy to hide imperfections.

3) Personalize your space.

The overarching trend of wallpaper is the ability for self expression and personalization.  As in other design trends, homeowners are looking for ways to let their personalities and tastes show throughout their homes.  Most homeowners are less likely to buy rolls of wallpaper right off the shelf.  Rather, they prefer boutique stores, trendy online stores, and customized design.  Here are some of the specific trends in contemporary wallpapering:

• Bold colors – The bolder, brighter, or deeper the color, the better.  Bright accent colors, gold fleck, and metallic papers are all gaining popularity.  Neutrals are available too, including every imaginable shade of gray.

• Bold patterns – Oversized floral patterns and foliage, overscaled geometric shapes, and other big patterns are extremely popular in wallpaper trends.  Other patterns, including animal prints, arrows and stripes, houndstooth, chevron, and even kaleidoscope patterns are growing in popularity, too.  Pinstripe, floral, and paisley patterns were popular in the ‘70s, and they are again today, but with fresh colors and modern flair.

• Tactile paper – Many contemporary wallpaper manufacturers are incorporating additional materials into their designs, thus giving their papers a multidimensional look and unique textures.  For example, some papers include feathers, gemstones, threads, and textured powders, and some wallpaper designers include beads and seashells into hand painted designs.

• Placement – Unique placement plays a big role in modern wallpapering trends.  Rather than cover all walls in a wallpaper and border, homeowners and designers are now more discerning.  It’s more common to paper a single accent wall, or an architectural feature, or to include wallpaper above a picture rail or among ceiling beams.

The wallpaper trend seems to be gaining speed, and it’s easy to see why.  Wallpaper is now easier to handle, and its fresh designs appeal to homeowners of all kinds.  Wallpaper is proving to be an excellent way to imbue your home with your own personality and customize it to fit your family’s interests, tastes, and even needs.

Jacksonville FL Wallpaper Experts

The Painting Craftsmen technicians are experts at thoroughly removing old wallpaper and putting up new wallpaper.  If your home is feeling dated, with faded and curling wallpaper, we’d love to remove it from your walls so you can start anew.  Our technicians will save you hours or even days of hassle and sticky messes.  Better still, we’ll cover your walls in the color, pattern, or print you desire, whether it’s a fresh coat of paint, or a bold new wallpaper design that is perfect for your home.  We specialize in transforming interior spaces and would love to get started on yours.  There are many Jacksonville FL painting contractors, but only we will give you and your home both the unparalleled care and the quality service you deserve.

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The 2014 design trends are demanding bold colors that are not in a neutral family. The focus is on blending items with unique color combinations into your current environment. Stick with blues, yellows and greys to nail the look. The range of color within the three is quite wide. Choose shades anywhere from extremely light to extremely dark. Mustard yellows may make a return in order to better compliment the different shades of blue, as well. Varied shades of grey seem to be replacing the neutral beiges and creams. Also keep your eye out for shades of jade and emerald. If you aren’t sure what particular shades you want, you can always consult a professional in home design.

Floral patterns are making a comeback. Although in truth, they never really died out completely. They were always available on the market in years past. High end designers have repeatedly offered timeless floral prints.

Watch out for another new trend hitting the market; 3D wallpaper patterns! Designers utilize drop shadows behind design motifs to create a floating effect on the repeated image. Within this same thought come varied ideas that would add some flare to any home this year. These include optical illusion wallpaper, personalized illustrated wallpaper or even faux library finishes that give the illusion of bookcases. There are so many design options to choose from that there truly is something for everyone.

If you are into more conservative contemporary designs, you may be drawn to a more traditional approach. Classic brick patterns and wood grains that were once popular back in the 1950’s and 1960’s are also very in demand this year.

Textured wallpapers, which began in the 1980’s, are also hot on the market this year as more and more people turn to a deep sensory experience. What was once in style only in East and West coast homes is now being incorporated into homes all across the country. If this is the look you want, be sure to pick textured wallpaper shades that will compliment glazed tiles in watery blue hues and washed woods to capture the cool coastal feel that’s sweeping the nation. To be sure everything turns out right, you might want to consider hiring a professional in interior or exterior painting or wallpaper services. Our professionals at The Painting Craftsmen are trained to do the job correctly and you’ll be more satisfied with the results if you don’t have experience with wallpaper techniques.

While the thought of installing new wallpaper might seem like a daunting task, new poly fabric wallpaper makes it easier for you to do the work yourself. New poly fabric material has an adhesive that lets you reposition the wallpaper if you happen to make a mistake. If you’re new to interior design, traditional wallpaper tears easily and can fold over on itself, making the job more expensive then you may have anticipated, but with the poly fabric material you won’t have to ever worry about those things happening which makes it a much better bang for your buck and easier process.

Before implementing any new wallpaper you’ll want to remove the old one first. Removing wallpaper can be easy or challenging depending on what type of wallpaper was used the first time. You always have the option to call a professional that can aid you in the removal process. If you choose to remove the wallpaper yourself you will first need to identify what type of wallpaper you have and the type of adhesive that was used to adhere it to the wall. Take a look also at the condition of the wall behind it. You might need to use a spackling compound to patch any dings in the wall before adhering the new wallpaper, otherwise it will not be a smooth even surface and your new wallpaper will have dips in it. If there seems to be a great deal of damage to the drywall or plaster walls, sometimes it’s best to leave the old wallpaper where it is and simple put the new wallpaper over it. The choice is yours. With so many design and color options on the market this year, your new wallpaper purchase is sure to be the envy of all your friends. Call us for a free estimate to get you started.

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