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We’ve all heard the quick home improvement trick of slapping a new coat of paint on the walls for a fresh look. How about putting up wallpaper for even more flair?
If the first thought that comes to mind when you think of wallpaper is that gaudy floral pattern that predominated your grandmother’s home, then you may be surprised to hear that wallpaper has made a huge comeback over the past year or so.
The new wallpapers are nothing like that blistered and peeling stuff you remember at granny’s house though. These new products are textured — some even have materials such as ribbons and beading added in for extra allure — and they come in patterns and colors to match every décor.
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| With such a strong consumer yearn for elegance and sophistication; it just makes sense that people are turning to wallpaper as a creative style alternative. After years of plain painted rooms, homeowners are ready for decorative walls again. |
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| It seems the home improvement market is ripe for the new wall coverings available today. |
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| Technology has advanced to a point where wallpaper manufacturers can make wall coverings that look like stone, leather, straw or metal. Some designers are incorporating huge wall murals made from wallpaper. Others are using textured paper that looks like crocodile skin. |
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| For those who love paint, there are wallpapers that you can paint on. Paint-on papers made to look like a tin ceiling offer a beautiful classic look — at a fraction of the cost of the real thing. |
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| If you love the funky 70s retro look, a geometric pattern on one wall will give your room an instant makeover. |
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| If you are worried that wallpaper is just too much work, then you haven’t seen the new products. Over the past number of years the industry has introduced easy on, easy off wallpaper. No special tools are needed for scraping it off, simply peel it off and put the new wallpaper up. And the new products come with a washable coating that makes them much more stain-resistant. |
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| If you still love the faux finish paint look then you’ll be glad to know there are now wallpapers available that can duplicate that style — without all the effort involved. And when it comes time to redecorate, just think of how much easier it will be simply peeling off the old paper than facing a painted and textured wall. |
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| One of the big advantages to wallpaper is how easily they hide imperfections in a wall. If you live in an older home then you may be familiar with the lumps and bumps that — if you’re feeling generous — add character to your home. Try painting the wall and you’ll find yourself in a battle that just can’t be won. Put up some wallpaper and the wall looks instantly great. |
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| One thing to keep in mind as you make your selection, however, is that wallpaper with a large pattern can be more difficult to match from one strip to the next. You will either need to buy extra to make up for any waste that happens as you try to match the pattern, or choose a smaller pattern to save time and money. |
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