wallpaper Archives - Amy Hirsch

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Connecticut Cottages and Gardens: Paper Chase

I had so much fun working with Connecticut Cottages and Gardens to compile wall paper collections for a feature in the April 2015 issue.

I had so much fun working with Connecticut Cottages and Gardens to compile wall paper collections for a feature in the April 2015 issue. Each collection is based on a specific palette but combines patterns and textures to show a range of possibilities. I hope you’ll pick up a copy and let me know what you think!

Maya Romanoff Wallpapers

Lately I have been all about wallpaper, and Maya Romanoff is one of my favorites.

Lately I have been all about wallpaper, and Maya Romanoff is one of my favorites. The designs are so unique and textural, with some really unusual pieces. You can transform a room into something incredible with these luxurious wall coverings.

Maya Romanoff Slink — Slink Hand Painted Vinyl – I’ve used this on the face front of several interior entry doors. A clever way to spice up a plain flat door.

Maya Romanoff Meditations Ohm — Meditations Ohm. All of the colors are spectacular. Love the organic process of this paper.

Maya Romanoff Moon Lake — Moon Lake. Such interesting texture.

When I design a room, I always start with the walls. For me, it’s all about the walls! I love having so many stunning options, from papers with metals to beads. Maya Romanoff has some papers, like their true metals, that would be great for a ceiling.

True Metals Basketweave -- One of my favorites. I love the sheen. So interesting for a ceiling. — True Metals Basketweave — One of my favorites. I love the sheen. So interesting for a ceiling.

Hamptons living room with Maya Romanoff paper, by Jeffrey Bilhuber. Image via Room Lust on Flickr.

The quality and craftsmanship of Maya Romanoff products is amazing. Their handmade papers are so well executed, truly works of art in their own right.

Gilded Cloth: Hand placed metal leaf on canvas.

Blanket Zig Zag - I love the warmth and detail of this. Really looking forward to installing it in a library. — Blanket Zig Zag – I love the warmth and detail of this. Really looking forward to installing it in a library.

To see more examples of Maya Romanoff wall coverings, visit their website. You can also follow them on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and YouTube.

Wallpaper, Off the Wall

There’s no hard and fast rule that says wallpaper can only go on your walls.

There’s no hard and fast rule that says wallpaper can only go on your walls. Applying wallpaper to the ceiling instead adds color and interest to an often-ignored part of the room. Most people spend a lot of time considering how they want to decorate their floors and walls but neglect the ceiling. Think of it as a potential canvas, blank and usually bare of obstacles. Why leave it white and bare when we have access to an infinite world of wall coverings that work just as well on a ceiling?

Here, a colorful striped paper on the ceiling of a nursery gives warmth to the black and white color theme.

This bedroom ceiling, with its pressed metal style wallpaper, has a stunning, classic look that works perfectly with the room’s interesting architectural elements.

This starry paper makes a lovely bedroom ceiling for a child or teen to fall asleep under.

Applying wallpaper to a ceiling isn’t only beautiful, but can be functional as well. It’s an easy solution to cracked paint or other flaws that paint alone can’t cover. If the idea of papering the ceiling of a large bedroom or living room is too intimidating, consider a smaller space like a stairway, closet, or bathroom.