Saul Steinberg Fabrics & Wallpapers From Schumacher
A few years ago I wrote a post about several reissued fabric and wallpaper designs created by Saul Steinberg for Schumacher. I have been getting quite a few emails requesting updated pricing for the four designs, so I thought I’d write a new post with the details. If this style looks familiar, it’s probably because
Alluminare’s Crafty Wallpaper Contest Winner!
We got a lot of nifty ideas for using wallpaper as a craft. Thanks to everyone who entered.
And now, without further ado, the winner of 20 square feet of custom wallpaper from Alluminare is:
Libby U!
Congratulations, Libby! You will be receiving your coupon directly from Alluminare. And your Design Hole T Shirt from me! Yay!
Here is her design, along with her plan for making picture frames and some cool art. I hope I’ve translated the instructions properly. If not, I hope Libby will set me straight. Or, better yet, send me a photo of the finished project.
Cool Picture Framed Art
- Buy nine – 1 foot square frames and spray paint them black.
- Carefully cut out a bunch of 1-inch x 1-inch squares of wallpaper – it’s ideal because you don’t need to trim or break the pattern.
- Tack the squares to the front of the frames (and only the fronts, no wrap-around).
- Arrange the frames into a 3-foot ?ó 3-foot grid and secure them together (temporarily, carefully).
- Find a simple, graphic design and paint it in white across all the pieces.
- Separate the pieces, affix to the wall in the same grid order, but about 1 to 2 inches apart on all sides.
Libby suggests: You could do this in any arrangement. A cool option would be to have several squares in a row, vertically or horizontally, and a long, skinny graphic across them. Perhaps use the same pattern in border form…at an angle, maybe…endless possibilities. Even vector family portraits, Lichtenstein-style, if you’re particularly artistic (that would be rad).
Thanks again to everyone for giving us some great ideas. And thanks to my sponsor, Alluminare for such a great prize.
Last day to enter the Wallpaper Crafty Contest!
Welcome back! Hope you all had a great weekend. I spent my time shopping for home accessories. I’m finishing up a bedroom project. Oh, and then there was dinner with friends at Mr. Paul’s Chophouse, an old restaurant that still makes Caesar Salad and Cherries Jubilee Flambe tableside. Hope your weekend was fun as well.
Candy designed this beauty
Now to the contest. This is the last day to enter for a chance to win 20 square feet of wallpaper from Alluminare. You design it yourself! Just visit the site, design your favorite style and post the link in the comments. Let me know what your idea is for using the wallpaper in a craft project.
You can read all the details here.
I’ll announce the winner tomorrow morning. There’s no time to waste, so enter today.
Easier Shopping at Graham & Brown Wallpaper
Wow, Graham & Brown has introduced a new site that is one cool breeze. Choose your wallpaper and you can see it in a variety of room settings. You can also see other color choices and, best of all, coordinating patterns. Since they have such an enormous selection (and no, they didn’t pay me to say that), it makes finding what you want really easy.
You can start by choosing color, or a style, or a designer you like. It’s so efficient, it’s almost better than shopping in a store. But, since you’re not, be sure to order a sample so you know it’s the right color.
Check out their new line called Essence (above). It’s a series of wallpapers designed to work together. Most sell for $70 per double roll.
Going Big with Graphic Wallpaper Patterns
Wallpapers aren’t just back in style, they’re back with a vengeance. Big, bold patterns are a great way to make a bold statement.
You can’t get much bolder than Marimekko’s Unikko pattern. Try it on one wall, or all four in a small area like a hallway.
Black and white patterns look great and are easier to work with. They’re not blinding. Use color is in the accessories. Here I’m showing Walnut’s Little Whales pattern, and Graham & Brown’s Suzanne.
Bedrooms are a favorite place for a patterned wall. Anna French’s Glamour Collection is a particular favorite of mine.
If you want to use bold patterns like this, here are some tips:
- Try a colored pattern on one wall. Paint the other 3 in a matching color.
- Cover all four walls in a small space. This is the best way to make use of a bold pattern. A large room might create a kaleidoscope effect.
- Don’t stop at the walls – think about the ceiling, too. A powder room would look terrific covered in a bold print. Use a matching fabric on the window.
Are you brave enough to try a big, bold pattern?
