Let's talk about wallpaper. The good, the bad and the ugly. Wallpaper has the ability to elevate any space. There's no limit to the amount of colors and patterns available. I am, however, embarrassed to admit how many hours I spent searching for the perfect wallpaper for this office.
I had my heart set on a hand-painted, beige dot wallpaper I discovered, but I had to surrender to the fact that I wasn't willing to spend a small fortune on wallpaper for a closet. A CLOSET. I had to repeat that to myself over and over again.
Ultimately, I settled on a peel-and-stick wallpaper from Amazon. There are many benefits to peel-and-stick, especially for a project like this one.
It's not permanent. It can be easily removed if you decide to redecorate.
It's very forgiving. You are able to stick and re-stick it if you need to readjust the placement.
Most are very inexpensive.
The vinyl material has a little bit of stretch which is great for imperfect walls.
Obviously, if you are seeking high-quality wallpaper with longevity, peel-and-stick isn't the right choice, but it felt like the right decision for this space.
So back to the Amazon wallpaper. I made a VERY rookie mistake. Though the reviews seemed great, I decided to order one roll to make sure I liked it in person. Once I approved, I ordered the remaining rolls needed. As you may have guessed by now, the colors were not the same shade. I know better, and I am ashamed.
Panels on the right are a lighter shade than the panels on the left.
While Amazon customer service is great and promptly sent a replacement, I did have to halt the project for a few days until the new shipment arrived.
In the meantime, I was excited to start collecting pieces for the room. I received the Gray Malin art featured in my mood board and I picked up a beautiful accent cabinet from Homegoods. I don't want to show off the whole thing quite yet, because I do have plans for a little upgrade.
While I didn't get as much done as I would have liked to this week, I still feel I made good progress and am excited for what's coming up next.
THIS WEEKEND'S TO-DOS:
Wire electrical and install lights
Install paneling
Finalize paint color
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