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Decorating slanted (ie attic-style) walls ?

5 years ago

I live in a small third floor condo in a Mansard style house that was built in the late 1800s. Though the place is small --a little over 650 square feet -- the size is not the issue. The rooms are good size for a small place, the ceilings are high, so there's none of that claustrophobic attic feeling, the floor plan is relatively open, and I get plenty of natural light. However, the exterior walls are all slanted because of the design of the roof. My dilemma is how to decorate when I can't hang pictures or artwork on most of the walls because they're not straight. I've thought about putting wallpaper or decorative wall decals up, but haven't found anything that really strikes my fancy yet, and I've been looking for some time. I would love to hear suggestions from the community, particularly from anyone who's lived in a similar space. Any help will be greatly appreciated !! Thanks in advance.

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Flo Mangan

5 years ago

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Get an artist to do a mural on a couple walls. they could creatively wander the work up the walls and ceiling making for an interesting unique look. Sounds like a very fun project!

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Flo Mangan
5 years ago
Some photos would help. This largely depends on what style you want in the space. Are you minimalist, or enjoy eclectic looks? Perhaps a gallery of mirrors with different frames but all in the same metallic look such as aged gold?
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Some bookcases with art and mirrors could work.
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Flo Mangan
5 years ago

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Perhaps you have a "collection" of items that could be artfully hung?
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So pretty! I’m a sucker for toile, though that might be a little much. Is the furniture yours? I think as long as you keep the bones of the house, you can furnish even in ultra-modern. Just a thought: one wall change that I think would be appropriate to the house as well as enhance your living in it would be to, if possible, add a doorway from the foyer to the butler pantry, take out the sink and cabinets there, and add a door from the butler pantry to the back yard. It will be easier to use than the kitchen door when you entertain, allow for nice cross breezes, make The foyer more open, and just look airier. However, the stairs are above that small wall so that might be an issue; you couldn’t take out the wall altogether, but a doorway might work. I imagine the doorway next to the firestove and the built-in in the living room are not original. Maybe not the Firestove, either.
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rnonwheels
5 years ago
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Doing the same to a home I am fixing up. I have seen some decals of trees that fit nicely onto the slanted walls but maybe more age appropriate for kids room. I have decided to ignore them for the most part...but I did mirror the angles in the pattern of the area rug in one room. Did you paint the "low hanging" section to match the wall color or the ceiling color? The top two are mine, the last 3 are ideas online that i found i liked.
P3smom
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5 years ago
rnonwheels
5 years ago
Can't wait to see how some of these folks that can "mark up" your photo do it for you!
P3smom
Original Author
5 years ago
@monwheels I posted some pics of my walls. As you can see, they go straight up from the floor, slanted all the way to the ceiling with no break or separation or difference in the angle. I have thought about tree decals and I like your example. I wonder, though, if it would look strange on a completely slanted wall. But then again, trees don't always grow straight do they !!?? :-)
P3smom
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5 years ago
@monwheels I'd love to see that myself also !!

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