Ivory Coast by Copper Corners

Slightly African in feel, “Ivory Coast” makes a bold statement in this under-the-stairs powder room in a home in the Heights (Houston). Yet, due to the subdued colorway, the look is not overwhelming.

The wallpaper is by Copper Corners, and is a pre-pasted product that comes in strips of various set sizes, rather than rolls. It was nice enough to work with, although I did have a few printing defect issues.

I suspect this wallpaper is (secretly) made by York (yorkwall.com) as it sure looks and acts like their SureStrip line. One of my favorite brands.

The interior designer is Katie Hilburn Interiors.

A Taste of Africa

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The father in this family is from Africa, and they had a lot of African crafts and artwork in the home. They have lived in several large European cities, and have come back to Houston to settle down. The mom wants to freshen and update the house. This faux crocodile print goes nicely with the artwork in the home.

The wallpaper is by Designers Guild, and is on a non-woven substrate and is a paste-the-wall product. It went on one wall in the living room.

Interestingly, the homeowner had me put the same pattern in a guest bedroom, but in a soft teal color. But that room has mirrored end tables, mercury glass lamps, frilly bedclothes, and a clear Lucite chair topped with an eye-catching furry pillow. In a glitzy, gutsy, feminine sort of way, it is stunning! (Sorry, no photos 😦 ) Same paper, but the look is completely different.