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House update: wallpaper in my entry

I had always thought I would wallpaper a little wall in my entry. I wanted it to be cool, funky and fresh. It's a tall wall, and everyone can see it when you walk in. Normally I would go for something safer, but I have always loved these prints from Anna Spiro and Porter's Paints, …

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I had always thought I would wallpaper a little wall in my entry. I wanted it to be cool, funky and fresh. It’s a tall wall, and everyone can see it when you walk in. Normally I would go for something safer, but I have always loved these prints from Anna Spiro and Porter’s Paints, so I decided to order some samples….

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They are very bright! My husband did a double take and said “please not the pink or orange…” Haha! I’m ok with that decision. I really love the orange stripe pattern, but maybe in the blue colour?

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Ooo and look, there is my doggie. So of course, I need to style the cupboard and you can see in the background there is a sideboard and a very big mess – I still have not unpacked everything!

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What do you think?

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Katrina

Katrina

Full-time day job as interior designer for sustainable construction company Passionate about creating beautiful, functional spaces tailored to clients' needs and styles.

Comments

  1. Laura

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    April 4, 2013

    I love the green one. The blue reminds me of the blue patterned plates that nannas have! Plus I just love anything green 🙂

  2. Hayley

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    April 4, 2013

    I think the green one too. I think the blue one has a more Mediterranean feel. The house looks great though, so much light!

  3. Scandi Coast Home

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    April 4, 2013

    The best way to decide is to have an overall concept of the look you’re trying to achieve in the entry through to the living area. Then you will have your answer.
    I personally like aqua and indigo together and I like the round, bold pattern. The stripes don’t seem to have much impact.
    Whichever wallpaper you pick, I think a fabulous mirror above the aqua console would finish it nicely (not too big too hide the wallpaper though).
    Ok, I’m done now.
    Tania xx

  4. Scandi Coast Home

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    April 4, 2013

    actually, the geometric design in navy would look sophisticated.
    Tania xx
    PS. Apparently I wasn’t quite done ;O)

  5. Jen

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    April 4, 2013

    I LOVE the blue and the orange!

    The others are nice too, but a bit too busy for my liking. I find them very hectic.

    The blue one to me is a very calming pattern.

    🙂

  6. Sara

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    April 4, 2013

    Blue by far. I agree with above comment saying the blue adds sophistication, you already have your brightness in the cabinet, now you just need to add the pattern to highlight. I think the cabinet would be lost in the other colours!

  7. Melissa

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    April 4, 2013

    I like the top 2 designs especially the blue. but colourwise I actually dont mind the orange. Its a hard one to decide.
    What would also be cool was all 4 squares in a large frame instead of wallpapering the whole wall!

    • Katrina

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      April 4, 2013

      That’s a good idea too Melissa! X

  8. Something Gorgeous

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    April 4, 2013

    I like the stripe, but in blue. I’m sure whichever you choose will look great and it isn’t a big wall so go for it!

  9. Regan

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    April 4, 2013

    Great wall to add impact & have some fun without being to OTT. I love the blue/indigo pattern. Whilst I can see the link back to the “blue pattern Nanna plate” for me this is a modern sophisticated take. I don’t think it will date as quickly & will form a great base to build on & add colour with cabinet & other pieces. New houses are such fun!

  10. Regan

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    April 4, 2013

    Great wall to add impact & have some fun without being OTT. Love the blue/indigo pattern. Whilst I can see the link back to the “blue pattern Nanna plate” for me this is a modern sophisticated take. I don’t think it will date as quickly & will form a great base to build on & add colour with cabinet & other pieces. New houses are such fun!

  11. Deanne

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    April 4, 2013

    i like the pink or green, though if you went with the green you would either have to move the cupboard or change the colour!

  12. Clare

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    April 4, 2013

    What a tough decision!!! I love them all. Could you frame them all in a collage and make a large artwork out of them? Love the little cabinet too. It all looks so lovely x

  13. Karyn

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    April 4, 2013

    Obviously its a personal choice with all the varying comments above. Im a blue girl so its hard to be objective. From the distance photo the blue & green look the most striking. I think wether its the color or pattern you are choosing it depends on the look you are going for in the room next to that wall. Your timber floors are beautiful !
    Karyn

    • Katrina

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      April 4, 2013

      Thanks Karyn, I am in love with the floorboards!

  14. Jasmin

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    April 4, 2013

    Hi Katrina, I love the blue one the best, but they are all gorgeous! Good luck choosing. Xx

  15. Donna W

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    April 4, 2013

    ha ha I thought that was the finished wall, with the 4 samples first.
    LOVE the top left print, and think in pink would look great with your cupboard.

  16. Becca @ Becoming Adorrable

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    April 4, 2013

    I like the blue, but I almost feel like choosing it would be playing it safe. They’re all so pretty! I love green the most.

  17. Kylie

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    April 4, 2013

    Blue, love the pattern!!

  18. Sonia Life Love Hiccups

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    April 4, 2013

    I love them all – what about covering 4 canvases with them and you can play swappsies. 🙂 x

  19. Karen

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    April 4, 2013

    Wow, I’m glad I don’t have to decide! They’re all great! The green keeps jumping out at me, though…

    • Katrina

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      April 4, 2013

      I think it’s out of the green and the blue 🙂

  20. Roxanne

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    April 4, 2013

    I love the green!!

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