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Homeowners who want the
wood pattern without the
permanence can achieve the
same look with self-adhesive,
peel-and-stick made-to-
measure wallpaper panels. This
concept will appeal to renters
who want to personalize a space
as the wallpaper can be easily
removed. Wallsauce has a
16-piece collection that will
appeal to all discerning tastes
from sophisticated vintage
detailing to panels that
resemble the worn paint of an
English cottage. Image courtesy of wallsauce.com

The 3D effect of wallpaper panels is a game-
changer for newly constructed homes
as the murals convey a timeless look. For
those intimidated by painting walls black,
there are also almost-black wall murals that
add luxury in an instant. Wallpaper murals
are no longer the stuff of dentist offices—
recent designs include life-size maps, bold
florals, warehouse bricks and the first steps
on the moon.
Image via Flickr
Cue up the Mad Men look
If the Mad Men set isn’t the exact look you’re striving for, traditional wood paneling has undergone several
contemporary twists and interpretations. A mid-century abstract design requires some measuring and a mitre saw,
but the result will be original and suit an Eames chair, turntable and Negroni.
#Shiplap and Joanna Gaines
Shiplap was originally used as insulation
in farmhouses. Joanna Gaines of HGTV’s
Fixer Upper introduced the world to a style
that has been duplicated in mudrooms,
stairways, bedrooms and powder rooms.
The rabbet cuts that define shiplap with
a rectangular recess along the tops and
bottoms of the wood planks, permit the
boards to naturally space themselves out.
Shiplap can warm a space when painted
white or maintain a rustic vibe if left
unfinished. Home building stores now carry
impressive lines of MDF primed shiplap
that still permit creativity as they can be
installed horizontally, vertically, diagonally,
or in chevron.

Image via Flickr
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