Colorful, But In A Subdued Way

My clients had purchased and moved into one of those all white new-build homes in the Houston Heights that are popular right now. The blank slate style suits many homeowners – but my family wanted more personality and warmth.

They found this Hollyhocks 4-panel mural by House of Hackney . They love the color and fresh liveliness of the design.
This wallpaper does a whole lot to perk up the breakfast area, but doesn’t overwhelm or feel childish, because the colors are muted.

A snug eating area.

Close-up looks like a chalk or pastel drawing.
The flowers remind me of active people – a lot of people talking and milling about.

This is a non-woven material. It can be hung by the paste-the-wall method, although I prefer to paste the paper.

Add A Little Fun With Wallpaper

Boring, lifeless all-white room

Alive, colorful, fun – yet not overwhelming

The red pinwheel design wallpaper makes the space feel cozy, while bringing the room to life.

But, because the pattern is small and tight, and uses only two colors, it doesn’t overpower.

Without the wallpaper, the wall sconce (lamp) and even the artwork would have been lost in a sea of white.

This is from the current issue of Southern Living magazine. The wallpaper is Kasai, by Thibaut, one of my favorite brands.