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Wallpaper advice!

last year

Hi everyone, interested in thoughts regarding wallpaper. We've got dated matching wallpaper in our living space and adjoining space (which services as a playroom/reading room).

We'd love something that freshens up the places. Makes it brighter. Perhaps coastal. Unsure whether we just want it to be light coloured or bright.

Our initial thoughts were a light faded large palm tree print.

Happy to take any ideas but also just wondering is it overwhelming to have the same print on all walls? Or is it more confusing to have different wallpapers in the two connecting rooms. And does wallpaper just get applied on the top of existing wallpaper?

Many t

hanks in advance!

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Julie Herbert

last year

If you choose a soft neutral wallpaper it would look beautiful flowing between rooms, for a perfect finish I would remove existing wallpaper as the glue may not adhere correctly or could reset the old wallpaper and cause it to bubble and peel, doing it right from the start will give a better finish.

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Kate
last year
When I stripped the wallpaper off my kitchen there were 2 layers below so I had to take each layer off. I noticed that some peeling was the result of older layers peeling. So I recommend taking it all off and starting again. Do you want to put wallpaper on all walls or just feature wall? You could just paint the other room. If both are to be wallpapered you could have subtle differences but some common element or colour would be best. But really do what you love.
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wendyec
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It’s always best to remove the old wallpaper first. Bunnings have wallpaper steamers for hire that make removing it very quick and easy
macyjean
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I don't think using a wallpaper trend from this year's Block goes with the window and the arch. And being wallpaper it's more difficult to change when the next trend comes along. Your wallpaper suits the room, though not the things in it. If you really want lighter colour in the room, just remove and paint. Easier to update too when the playroom use is outgrown.
Julie Herbert
last year
Is that from the Block.. lol, that’s funny macyjean, I don’t watch the show, I didn’t realise that was used on the show, I just loved the neutral, soft colours and thought it would look beautiful in the room.
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Lauren Shiels Interior Design
last year
Hi there

Best to remove old wallpaper, if you are removing it yourself you can get a weed sprayer from Bunnings to wet the walls, its a nice even spray and will make your life easier.

I would consider fully re-wallpapering this room and doing a paint that compliments the wallpaper in the next room to create cohesion and keep the two spaces flowing with their own character. Walking into the wallpapered room is always a nice surprise even if the paper is subtle.

Love the archway, recommend getting new curtains at ceiling height to modernise the space via proportions.

Looks like a fun project, enjoy :)
macyjean
last year
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Julie, I like the pictures you posted, especially the upright palms. Those rooms work as a whole, and if anyone loves that look make your home what you love.

But I worry about the combination of wanting to change something "dated" and considering something which has recently featured on a tv show as the latest fashion, as well as trying to match that to a house which is nothing like that beachy light timber feel.
Julie Herbert
last year
They did say that they wanted a light coloured palm print, I found these and loved them, I never realised something similar was featured on The Block as I said I never watch that show, as always it’s personal taste and choosing something you love and what works for your interior, we are spoiled for choice and I am sure there will be something they find will be just what they love to bring the rooms to life. But as you say, painting could be another option.
Pottsy 9 And A Bit
last year
Miy choices aren't light coloured , but heres some palm prints I found . . . . . .

On a slightly more serious note , this one would actually look okay with the current wallpaper IMO -- the wall unit in pastel blue doesn't match the khaki green wallpaper , so I guess you could ask -- do you want to change the wallpaper , or do you want to change the wall unit ?
macyjean
last year
The real question in my opinion is what does originator of the question want.

"brighter" but "unsure whether we just want it to be light coloured or bright"

"Perhaps coastal" and "Our initial thoughts were a light faded large palm tree print"

And there's the picture of the room and the description of its current usage.

It's like there's a lot going on and not all of it is compatible

Pottsy, I'm pleased you mentioned the wall unit because that against the wallpaper colour draws the eye. Either are okay but both together are not.

The palm prints are brilliant!!!!

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