Posted: 10.09.2009 | Author: Cavern | Filed under: Beautiful Homes Wallpaper | Tags: Blackbird, General, Inspiration, Interior Design, Jordan Reid, Lamps, Patterns, Wallpaper for Renters, Wallpaper Projects, Wallpaper scraps | No Comments »
My dear friend and upstairs neighbor Jordan Reid just featured Cavern on her new blog, devoted to her life as an “uncommon newlywed.” Check out the video as I show Jordan how to re-do a lampshade using wallpaper scraps — I’m getting good at it!
Posted: 09.09.2009 | Author: Cavern | Filed under: Beautiful Homes Wallpaper, Wallpaper History | Tags: Bold Design, Ceilings, Inspiration, Patterns, Playroom, Unique Spaces, Wallpaper History, Wallpaper Projects | 3 Comments »
Whenever I want inspiration, I open my “Better Homes and Gardens Decorating Book,” published in 1961. Boasting over 300 color illustrations, the guide mixes amazing photos of mid-century modern spaces with practical advice that still holds true almost fifty years later.
Today I’ll point your attention to the idea of patterning ceilings. As Better Homes & Gardens points out, wallpaper on ceilings is smart when you want to lower a too-high ceiling or call attention to an unusual shape. I would also add that wallpapering a ceiling adds an unexpected twist to any room and asserts a confident design aesthetic. Depending on the style paper, the effect can range from edgy/cool to traditional/formal. But no matter the aesthetic, ceiling wallpaper declares that you care about your space and demonstrates that you will make sassy choices to enliven it. Remember: no risk no reward!
Posted: 08.28.2009 | Author: Cavern | Filed under: General | Tags: Bold Design, Inspiration, Navajo, Palm, Vernon, Wallpaper for Renters, Wallpaper Projects, Wallpaper scraps | No Comments »
In my ongoing exploration of alternative uses for wallpaper (and what to do with wallpaper scraps, if you have them), I will suggest framing a section of the paper on its own. Although the repeat effect will be lost, many wallpapers look great in smaller pieces — especially if its colors are bold and the composition dynamic. (Cavern patterns are perfect.) Framing wallpaper also works well for renters.
Happy wallpapering!
Posted: 08.18.2009 | Author: Cavern | Filed under: General | Tags: General, Wallpaper Projects | 1 Comment »
Derek Fagerstrom and Lauren Smith sent me a copy of their new book, “Wallpaper Projects.” They sent it over because they feature Cavern throughout, but after a few days I started reading all their ideas of what to do with wallpaper scraps. Notecards, headboards, pinwheels… Derek and Lauren cover everything.
The book is fantastic; I highly recommend!
Below are some lampshades I made with left-over “Tigerlace” and “Casa de Melagros.”
