Watercolor Wallcoverings

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Since I have abstract painting techniques on the brain, I've been dying to recreate a version of this French-made wallcovering from Elitis that looks exactly like hand-painted silk. Could that red-pink-coral color combo be any more perfect?

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I spied the paper hanging in a dressing room at Neimans and could barely take my eyes off its gorgeousness long enough to try on my clothes. For something so intense, I found the pattern oddly dreamy and soothing.

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I'd love to try to recreate the look for the inside of my closet. Wouldn't that be pretty? I'd feel like I was shopping at Neimans every day! ;)

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PS Remember this nursery with its ikat fabric wallcovering?

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23 comments:

  1. CrystalApril 10, 2013 at 12:19 AM

    That IS so beautiful and appealing. I can totally relate to being distracted by inspiring surroundings, and I am all the time. I was once so taken in by art in the Nordstrom dressing rooms, and my friend totally didn't get it. I appreciate knowing I am not alone!

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  2. Tokyo JinjaApril 10, 2013 at 1:58 AM

    You might take a look at Shanan Campanaro's wallpapers and fabrics at Eskayel. She has some beautiful dreamy papers too.

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  3. pve designApril 10, 2013 at 5:50 AM

    Looks like raw silk or a shantung textile vs. paper. Love how happy it is. So much better than a drab dressing room.
    pve

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  4. FuntimeTomiApril 10, 2013 at 6:28 AM

    Gorgeous! I can't wait to see what you do with this as your inspiration!!!!! Love the red.

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  5. FuntimeTomiApril 10, 2013 at 6:29 AM

    Gorgeous! I can't wait to see what you do with this as your inspiration!!!!! Love the red.

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  6. Elisa of Fancy Free MeApril 10, 2013 at 7:56 AM

    I can't wait to see what you come up with! I love the color combo too.

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  7. AnonymousApril 10, 2013 at 8:04 AM

    Do it! And keep pictures of the progress for us. I learn from mistakes. Is there some way to layer tissue paper? Good luck. Ann

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  8. AshleyApril 10, 2013 at 8:26 AM

    Just beautiful. If anyone can pull it off, it's you!

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  9. Full HouseApril 10, 2013 at 10:24 AM

    I wanna see somebody use the Brit Pop in that same Kandy line from Elitis. So pretty, I also wanna see you come up with as many techniques as possible;)

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  10. AnonymousApril 10, 2013 at 11:21 AM

    This is so beautiful! I love it!

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  11. DeeApril 10, 2013 at 11:36 AM

    Wow, this is stunning. I know what you mean the colours are so warm and soothing. A closet interior would be a perfect spot!

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  12. www.carolynsmithdesigns.comApril 10, 2013 at 11:53 AM

    I just added fabric to the walls in my closet because it was cheaper than the expensive wallpaper that I really wanted. I only have it between shelves so it was easy to apply. I used a coordinating paint on the full walls. I love it.

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  13. AnonymousApril 10, 2013 at 12:58 PM

    Have you seen the watercolor wallpapers from Black Crow Studios? They are insanely beautiful. First spotted one of their designs in this Robert Passal-designed showhouse bedroom (http://pinterest.com/pin/226376318740184060/). Definitely on my fantasy wish list.

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  14. Tami RebekahApril 10, 2013 at 1:37 PM

    omg love!!!!! so happy to find your blog! :)

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  15. Jen of MadeByGirlApril 10, 2013 at 3:07 PM

    Wow...this is like the most gorgeous wallpaper i've seen.

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    MadeByGirl.com

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  16. AnonymousApril 10, 2013 at 6:13 PM

    Thanks, Jenny! I've just decided that when we add a new closet/ dressing room next year I'm DEFINITELY wallpapering it! Talk about feeling like you're in a boutique. Love it!
    Susan
    Simplymodernhome.com

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  17. KarenaApril 10, 2013 at 9:27 PM

    So gorgeous, so artful! I love it Jenny!


    Love and Hugs,
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  18. JayneApril 11, 2013 at 5:51 AM

    I saw that wallpaper again at the Andrew Howard website, and he used it in a bedroom, so he must have thought it was dreamy too. I really like the colors and patterns he put with it.
    http://andrewjhoward.com/lemon_street.html

    (You'll have to scroll through several pics to get to it; it's probably 10 or 12 photos in, at least.)

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  19. Taylor de SaApril 14, 2013 at 7:42 AM

    I just love this and I think it would make a small hidden sppace seem SO dramatic and luxurious!

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  20. alipsaApril 14, 2013 at 8:07 PM

    Okay, Jenny. I'm waiting anxiously for you to figure out how to DIY that or the Robert Passel bedroom walls with watercolor paints. HEAVENLY!

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  21. ShannonApril 19, 2013 at 12:30 PM

    i love this! so pretty and i can't wait to see what you come up with!

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  22. LaurensnycApril 21, 2013 at 10:55 AM

    Thanks for posting our nursery again! Good luck with this sure-to-be gorgeous project. Hope to see you at New York Junior League spring house tour on Mother's Day weekend!
    - Lauren Jenkins Chung, NYC

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  23. UnknownMay 18, 2013 at 7:37 AM

    That looks absolutely beautiful! The wallpaper looks so unique compared to the usual ones we see. I never thought watercolor wallpapers would look this nice.

    - FrenzInteriors.com

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