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As I begin to design a powder room remodel, this interior designer in Seattle wants to explore what’s new, fresh and adventurous in todays powder room designs. The project involves much more than the powder room but I think powder rooms are such an opportunity to create a WOW impression.

I started my exploration with a video I found with lots of ideas to get my brain percolating.

Titled Powder Room Talk-HGTV, the video updates surfaces but not wallpaper. But finding the perfect one for a 1970′s home on the water in Seattle will offer a chance to look at new looks and companies.  I began my search at Hermitage is a Home with Jennifer June. This is a fantastic site for wallpapers from smaller companies.

Muscat

Description: Hand printed in a small East London studio, this collection is retro in style with a modern use of color.  With bright and cheery designs these prints create a most inviting environment.

Eleanor

Since this project is on the water and birds abound, I like the idea of this paper. “Hand printed in sunny California, Madison & Grow embraces a green approach to the production of their line.”

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In my Seattle interior design practice, I see the signs of a wallpaper comeback.  For so many years, the trend was to faux paint and I am personally happy for a wallpaper craze.  If you haven’t installed wallpaper or have very bad memories of removing wallpaper, consider there are many improvements.  Wallpaper adds flair to a room. The colors and patterns in wallpaper create an effect  hard to achieve using just paint and other decorating accessories.

Just about every wallpaper will be vinyl coated. This crystal-clear coating allows washing off dirt and smudges.  The gloss on these coatings is  slight, so imperfections on the wall are minimized.

Image courtesy of Apartment Therapy and Melanie Molesworth

Before applying wallpaper border or wallpaper prime the walls with a special paint. The primer prevents the wallpaper glue from penetrating through to the drywall paper.  The primer allows the paper to be removed easily too. A benefit of using primer is the glue doesn’t set as fast, giving you  time to position the paper as you trim it.

Many years ago, wallpaper continued into the closets as a finising touch. If you are new to wallpaper  I suggest that you practice in a closet.   In this practice area, you’ll discover how to trim paper at the ceiling and floor, as well as what to do at inside corners.

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