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CANADIAN HOME TRENDS & MODEL SPACE DESIGNS
Photography by Stephani Buchman, www.stephanibuchmanphotography.com;
Space Designed by Sandra Farfan of Two Decorators, www.twodecorators.com
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allpaper, murals and painted feature walls are
a popular design choice but many homeowners
don't realize that you can do both a feature wall
and drapes in the same space! When done
correctly, these two design features can enhance each other.
So, how do you make this work in your home?
The key is to match a pattern with a solid. If you have a
patterned wallpaper, choose a solid fabric for your drapes and
vise versa. The solid color should complement at least one of
the colors in the pattern for a cohesive look.
POP OF COLOR
This wallpaper was the inspiration for the décor of this open concept
condo. To create flow, decorative yellow side panels were installed
over inside mounted white blinds. The side panels can be swapped
for gray with minimal expense should the client tire of the color after
a few years!
Your solid color doesn't have to be boring or plain to make this
work. You can add a bit of extra detail if you wish. If your drapes
are a solid color, add a border in a second color or choose a
textured wallpaper if the feature wall is a solid color. These
types of details give the solid color extra visual interest without
competing with the pattern.