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Need opinions: is this print too much to wallpaper a wall?

2 years ago

Redoing a guest bedroom in my all time favorite Marimekko print.

I can either do one wall in wallpaper of the print or use fabric of the same print, stretched to some size for the wall. I can use the fabric in other places too if not too much.

Where to use the Marimekko print?

What about other items on my mood board (I already have all this stuff) i.e. vintage Francois Carre Sunburst chair, vintage cat painting (36" x 40"), hardwood floors, old black matte iron bed? Windows in black woven wood shades? Bed is the only thing that has to stay.

Thanks,

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palimpsest

2 years ago

I like the idea of using patterns like the Marimekko as an allover

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Patricia Colwell Consulting
2 years ago
IMO it can work I like dark bedrooms so do it. I would use wallpaper not the fabric on the wall. I aslo probably would not do that chair in a guest room something a bit more comfy would be my choice maybe even in a yellow from the cat pic and then you might be able to add the Marimekko in a pillow on the bed with white bedding and a yellow or the blue in another pillow.
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tozmo1
Original Author
2 years ago
I'm really drawn to the idea of wallpaper. Glad to hear you think it can work.

Wwhat color would you paint the walls? I was thinking white.

I like the idea of picking up the yellow for a more comfy chair. I have one I can paint (below) or one I can reupholster a French arm chair or even reslipcover a small chaise I have.
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acm
2 years ago
A normal arm chair.
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tozmo1
Original Author
2 years ago
@palimpsest Wow! Use both. That would be interesting.
tozmo1
Original Author
2 years ago
@acm By normal, do you mean like a club chair? I've got that in storage too. I love chairs.
acm
2 years ago
A bedroom chair is usually comfortable, padded. Occasionally with wood frame when space is tight. It can still have the style you prefer.

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MARGARITA BRAVO
2 years ago
We think doing one wall in wallpaper might work really well. Here are a few examples of spaces for clients were we have done one wall in wallpaper:
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calidesign
2 years ago
I think wallpaper can work, but as a guest, it's not very restful to have eyes and what seems like a crouched panther looking at you while you sleep.
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HU-187528210
2 years ago
Love the bed. So great!
And I love wallpaper. But I think this one is too matchy matchy.
I’d do a lighter brighter wallpaper
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tozmo1
Original Author
2 years ago
@calidesign LOL, well, you know what they say about guests and fish after three days...

@MARGARITA BRAVO I like the one wall idea. Plus, a lot less expensive. I have the same print in fabric. I could do a chair or chaise. Would that work? Walls white?

@HU-18752810 this print has incredible sentimental value for me. I want to try to use it if I can. But I do have another guest room I'm doing next. That one will be lighter and brighter I think.

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