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The perks of being a wallflower.
“I was wanting to create a classic feel that was fresh and inviting,” says Maria Nordlund of Maria Nordlund Design. “The paperMagnolia Home Vol. 2 Tea Rose Blueis a traditional rose floral that is counterbalanced with the crispness of a blue and white colour combination.”
We wanted something really colourful and bold, we narrowed it down and decided on this oneArtemis Moss Green by House of Hackneybecause it went well with a few of the vintage rugs we had sourced for the project, says Jamie Hamilton of Oliver Simon Design.
“The client wanted a large-format floral in a mural application that would be applicable for a wet/ bathroom area,” explains Aleem Kassam of Kalu Interiors of the vinyl dark blossom pattern from Etsy. “Aesthetically, she wanted something quite feminine, elegant but also bold and dramatic as this bathroom is also the powder room for guests.” The elegant swooping white free-standing tub in front accented with brass details/ fixtures offers contrast to the design, which recalls moody Old World paintings.
This powder room concept is West Coast Parisian with a very modern sink, wall of mirror and a rift-cut oak box behind the sink, which hides all the plumbing, says Negar Reihani of Space Harmony Design. In order to inject a dose of European, we went for this modern version of a classic Chinoiserie wallpaper on a grass cloth backing [Shangri-la by Philip Jeffries]it adds depth and playfulness to the small space.
This paper oozes vintage vibes, says designer Maria Nordlund of the Heirloom Rose Red/Beige by Magnolia Home Collection. I wanted to create a warm and romantic guest room that makes its visitor never want to leave.
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