Chispa -please post photos when your paper is up! Holly-kay - I love my koi paper too, but for the back of bookshelves (which will really be display shelves) I have had my eye open for something more subtle, but textural, and that could stand up to the rest of the house ;) Mtn - I am fickle, too, so I have used the wallpaper sparingly with the exception of the koi in the powder room which does define the entire room. Now that I see how "easy" it is to use paper, I feel less nervous about using it more, if that makes any sense. Maybe I should learn how to hang paper myself? Jeannie - it's great to hear from a fellow wallpaper lover! Powder rooms and laundry rooms are so much fun! Here is the paper I used in my laundry room (which is a converted 2nd floor bathroom):

oh I usually go for flowers and mixing and stuff..(not without exceptions-my favorite set is (almost) plain linen)..really couldn't care less whether it looks like my great aunts or not..also my great aunts -I didn't know all of them well..big family-but the ones I knew were women I admired a lot..so I wouldn't mind the connection. I love to go for more contrast probably..right now PB has something I love, theoretically speaking..I think it mimics old botanic drawings..so pretty. I understand that's not your preference,,wouldn't quite work in my place too. But it's cool. I also bought this one(had credit and gift cards to be used) quite some time ago but haven't try it yet..I ordered sheets to go with it and am still waiting for these. http://www.potterybarn.com/products/helena-embroidered-printed-duvet-cover-sham/?pkey=cduvet-covers-shams%7Cpatterned-duvet-covers-shams&isx=0.0.2118 I really like Anthropologie for their patterns..this is more great aunt to me, but I like it..have somewhat similar sheets..:) https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/helen-dealtry-floral-duvet?category=bedding-duvets&color=095 I also like OneKingsLane, RueLaLa and Gilt for their bedding sales..so I'd check there from time to time. Most of our bedding was bought through their sales..including my beloved linen one. Great savings. And yes, I usually pile throws etc too..right now I have three on my bed..not for beauty I must say(one would suffice) but because Southern California is so darn cold)))) in winters.

Just FYI, bamboo shades, at night, when drawn and indoor lights are on, might as well not be there as far as being see-through. I know, I had them. Can be lined though. Although I loved the green, I have to say that the white walls since they don't compete, really bring out the beauty of the wallpaper. Does that print come in fabric? If not, I'd go with something in a solid, nice fabric maybe suede texture, that matches one of the neutral colors in the wallpaper. Beth H. had some FANTASTIC inspiration ideas. Let your art and cool mix of furniture and accessories be the star, not the drapes. Or find a gorgeous matching natural texture fabric and make some, but off-the-rack drapes are mostly pft. nowdays.

Just a small update, I added this painting as a transition piece from the wallpapered entryway to the living room. I feel the coastal scene, is not only calming, but also compliments the cranes. I have ordered a taller, midcentury entry table in place of the antique chest and I ordered a floater frame for the painting. I think that will complete the look. Thanks again for all your comments and thoughts!