Five Pretty, Patterned Wallpapers to Adorn Your Space
By Lauren Mang April 17, 2014
This article originally appeared in the May 2014 issue of Seattle magazine.
As much as we love a sublime coat of paint on the walls, the boldly patterned wallpaper popping up everywhere has us experiencing a bit of print envy. These modern patterns are so fresh, so now, you’ll likely forget the dated wall coverings of yore (scallop-edged floral borders, country landscapes) and opt to paper up every room in your abode.
From top to bottom: The Chromatic Stripe pattern with its broad swaths of color ($170 per roll) and the dense, coastal-plant-inspired Samphire ($225 per roll) by Farrow & Ball (available at Table Top & Home; Bellevue, 1105 Bellevue Way NE; 425.454.7322; tabletopandhome.com). Pull-off-the-wall wallpaper—no tools or solvents required—from HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams’ EasyChange line, Coastal Cool collection ($29.99 per roll, two rolls per package. Available at multiple locations; 206.441.5597; sherwin-williams.com). This’ll pattern ($105 per yard), from Bainbridge Island wallpaper design company Abnormals Anonymous (info@abnormalsanonymous.com; abnormalsanonymous.com). Bristol (89.98 per roll), from Carl Robinson (available at Bellevue Paint & Decorating; Bellevue, 13120 Bel-Red Road; 425.454.7509; bellevuepaint.net).
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