Ferm Living Wallpaper

Working with Black & White Design

Wallpapers have been rediscovered recently. And for those of us who never tired of them, it’s a nice thing to see. If I see another faux paint trick I think I’ll have a seizure. Joking aside, the faux thing was nice, but it’s time to say goodbye. I prefer wallpapers because they add so much more depth and texture to a room than any faux technique. Or plain paint for that matter.

Here are some nice black and white patterns from Ferm Living. You need to be a bit more careful when working with this bold, graphic color choice. Too much and you’ll feel like you’re living in a permanent acid trip. Here are some ways to use these types of patterns:

Ferm Patterns: Berry Black & Black Rose

With light patterns, like the two above, you can cover an entire room without going blind. There’s plenty of white space. Consider papering the ceiling. Don’t forget that fifth wall. The papers (above) would look great in a bedroom, dining room, or hallway. Window treatments options include a white eyelet, or similar feminine style. For a contemporary look, try a solid white or black fabric with black and/or grosgrain trimming. Paint the molding and doors black.

Ferm Patterns: Branch & The Fir Tree

The Ferm patterns here are better choices for a small space where you want a lot of drama, like a powder room, laundry room, or small hallway. The pattern is so bold, you don’t really have to do anything else. Keep everything else, like light fixtures simple. Or, do something that plays with the pattern. A light fixture with branches would be a fun choice. Antlers with the fir trees? Could be cool.

Ferm Patterns: Silhouette & Little Leaves

The two patterns shown illustrate the difference between a blinding graphic and a soft one. For a larger room, like a bedroom, our eye can rest when there’s more white space. Which pattern would you rather wake up to? Bold patterns, like Silhouette can be great in a bedroom, if you use them on one wall. It helps create a focal point. Behind the bed is the perfect spot. Then, repeat the pattern in unexpected places throughout the rest of the room. Try papering the panels of the bedroom doors. Or the inside of a closet. Make lampshades with remnants.

Do you have a favorite wallpaper tip? Do you have a questions about wallpaper? Leave a comment. June is wallpaper month. We’ve got all month to cover the topic.

• Posted by Jennifer at 1:13 pm
• Tagged: Windows & Walls, Wallcovering