Decorating with wallpaper

S@H And what about wallpaper in a large space?
RR There are so many large-scale patterns that are designed expressly for large spaces and for rooms with high ceilings. If, however, there are budget constraints, you can choose to feature a luxurious pattern on a single wall and choose a less expensive coordinating pattern for adjacent walls or paint the walls a colour that plays up the pattern. A small pattern can also work in a large space. It becomes more of a texture than a pattern and gives the room an intimacy that is often lacking in sprawling rooms.

S@H Many of us are a bit wary of incorporating more than one pattern in a space. Are there any rules that should be followed regarding multiple patterns in a room?
RR There are no rules just as there are no limits to the imagination. I’ve visited with interior designers who have done some amazing work with our wallpapers. I’ve seen them mix several patterns in a room, turning it into artwork. One look I love is having one pattern alternate with another to create a wide stripe. Some designers will hang the product on its side -- it’s called ‘railroading’ -- to create a horizontal stripe and that too, is a beautiful effect.

S@H It seems as though wallpaper is really starting to become more popular again, but what would you say to those who still feel it’s a bit outdated?
RR I would say that they really need to just take a look around them. You know wallpaper has arrived when it’s in the background of major fashion magazines like Vogue.
 

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