Wallpaper in the Entry

I love how high the ceilings are in our entry, but it makes it a little bit tricky to decorate in there! The big walls just swallow up even two or three pieces of art stacked on each other.

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I'm so excited to share more, but at the twelfth hour before the big shoot next week, we have decided to wallpaper the entry! I am beyond excited. 
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 The wallpaper arrived within an hour of the wallpaper hanger today - just in time! We saved a little bit of money by prepping the walls ourselves, but I wish I could have DIYed the whole thing. I've hung wallpaper a bunch of times before and it's usually a doable project, but this was definitely a job for the pros. A big part of it is we are completely out of time and this was a last minute decision, but the bottom line is I get dizzy just thinking about carefully hanging those long sheets on a 18' ladder! It is worth every pretty penny to get to admire from afar on this one! ;)

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I can't wait to share the afters, but in the meantime, I'll show you my inspiration photos. I LOVE how wallpaper can stand alone in a room, and how it looks so magical layered with art and other colors and patterns!

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BHG


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Meredith Heron for Style at Home


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Anna Spiro (her gorgeous wallpaper line is HERE)

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Markam Roberts

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Timothy Whealon

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Back to work! On my to do list for tonight: tuft a little headboard and dye six curtain panels. Sheesh - what have I gotten myself into??
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37 comments:

  1. BrittsJune 26, 2014 at 11:35 PM

    I know this is going to look so stunning!

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  2. UnknownJune 26, 2014 at 11:45 PM

    Oh another one of your projects, I just can't wait to see the after photos of. You are very inspirational!

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  3. NinaJune 27, 2014 at 12:21 AM

    OH I can't wait to see! Your inspiration photos are great. I can see why you chose to do wallpaper. It definitely makes a statement!

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  4. Eco Chic SenseJune 27, 2014 at 12:45 AM

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  5. Eco Chic SenseJune 27, 2014 at 12:47 AM

    Can't wait to see it- talk about making a grand entrance!!

    Jenna
    http://pizzigatidesigns.tumblr.com/

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  6. EmJune 27, 2014 at 12:47 AM

    There are so many sneak peeks in that 2nd photo! It kills me that you're basically too busy doing awesome projects to even write about all of them. We never do get quite caught up, do we? I'm thankful for whatever your super-human self can pull off. Your posts consistently imbue an authentic constructive energy that blesses my life regularly. Keep on blowing everyone's minds, you awesome lady, you.

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  7. UnknownJune 27, 2014 at 12:48 AM

    Everything is so darling. *u*
    You make me want to try wallpaper.

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  8. Kyla June 27, 2014 at 1:06 AM

    Wow - you are really pulling out all the stops for this shoot! I am beyond excited. My heart truly started beating faster when I saw all those rolls of Farrow + Ball paper

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  9. BecJune 27, 2014 at 2:34 AM

    You amaze me, woman. My to do list includes stuff like "shower." And even then, it often goes unaccomplished! I cannot wait to see more of all of these amazing accomplishments!

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  10. EmilyJune 27, 2014 at 3:11 AM

    Your energy levels never cease to amaze me! I hope you're planning to take some time out this summer to just spend some time with your family, you definitely deserve it.

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  11. MarianaJune 27, 2014 at 4:59 AM

    I SEE BLACK LOVE HEART WALLPAPER OR STENCILLING! Very exciteddddddd! xx Good luck with the final projects. You are incredible.

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  12. Garrett RobinsonJune 27, 2014 at 6:37 AM

    Always love a great wall paper post- can't wait to see the end results. Thank you for posting the source.

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  13. SHERRY HARTJune 27, 2014 at 7:42 AM

    This is going to be fabulous I just know!!!

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  14. smashJune 27, 2014 at 9:04 AM

    I absolutely LOVE wallpaper in an entry. I have been debating what to do with ours, and I love Osborne & Little's prints. Cannot wait to see how yours turns out! xx

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  15. House of PemberleyJune 27, 2014 at 9:29 AM

    Ooh! I used that Farrow & Ball wallpaper in my master bathroom. It is absolutely STUNNING!

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  16. UnknownJune 27, 2014 at 10:17 AM

    Can't wait to see the reveal! Love the snippet of the wallpaper you showed. Such a smart way to handle the tall wall!

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  17. jackie jadeJune 27, 2014 at 10:36 AM

    this is going to be soooo amazing - can't wait to see it finished!

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  18. Zoe RoyallJune 27, 2014 at 10:48 AM

    Jenny Komenda, you are just the very, very best. Obsessed with the sneak peak in photo #2 and GOOD LUCK with all of your projects! Also, FYI, I've been loving your posts recently. It feels so much like the beginning of LGN again. Love it.

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  19. Lily L-MJune 27, 2014 at 10:52 AM

    I bet this is going to be amazing! I am thinking about removable wallpaper in my new apartment... would love to hear your thoughts about the best places to buy!

    x Lily
    http://whilemyboyfriendsaway.blogspot.com/

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  20. BeccaJune 27, 2014 at 11:17 AM

    I am SO excited to see your finished house. Maybe too excited? You are keeping this apartment dweller very happy ;-)

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  21. brettJune 27, 2014 at 11:48 AM

    I have the same paper in my stairwell, and the black/tan colorway in my powder. LOVE!

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  22. Jen @ RamblingRenovatorsJune 27, 2014 at 12:56 PM

    Love Farrow & Ball wallpaper! I can't wait to see it all up. It's going to be so dramatic!

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  23. DeeJune 27, 2014 at 1:11 PM

    As usual love your choice jenny ! A tutorial on how to prep textured walls will be great !

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  24. UnknownJune 27, 2014 at 2:18 PM

    Do you know who makes the cherry blossom wall covering?

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  25. PaddyJune 28, 2014 at 1:25 AM

    Oh, love how you have used Anna's wallpaper as inspiration. I think I gathered a highly commended when Anna ran a competition to name her wallpaper. I called this one the bees' knees.

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  26. SeahorseluvrJune 28, 2014 at 8:37 AM

    This is going to be just grand!

    Incidentally, do you happen to have a DYI post on hanging wallpaper?

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  27. VictoriaJune 28, 2014 at 9:27 AM

    EEEK!! Lotus!!!! Cannot WAIT to see the impact this makes....xo

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  28. AnonymousJune 29, 2014 at 1:34 PM

    I can't wait to see it! You're posts always inspire me to go with my gut feeling instead of sticking to the safe option.

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  29. UnknownJune 30, 2014 at 12:47 PM

    That looks great - I would have loved to win it!! I am always looking for new home decor ideas. I'll be back to read more in the future.
    Captivating East London Penthouse Designed by Sirs

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  31. Gwen, The MakeristaJuly 1, 2014 at 4:02 PM

    This is bound to be incredible!

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  32. mamabearJuly 1, 2014 at 9:35 PM

    I am dying to see your kitchen and entry way! I've been checking your blog everyday to see the photo shoot:) Can't wait Jenny!

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  33. UnknownJuly 2, 2014 at 7:37 AM

    Lotus is one of my favorite patterns. The first photo on my projects page shows a foyer transformation with Kelly Wearstler paper. so fun…
    http://www.2to5design.com/projects

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  34. UnknownJuly 2, 2014 at 4:02 PM

    Can you hurry up and post some more pic's?? I just can't wait any longer!

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  35. Samantha RyanJuly 2, 2014 at 5:26 PM

    Gorgeous inspiration photos!

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  37. UnknownJuly 8, 2014 at 6:02 AM

    What transformations!!! Whoa!!

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