I love wallpaper these days, just not necessarily stuck on walls. Framed patterns can give life and color to a room, but without being overwhelming in a small space, or expensive in a large one. And, if your landlord isn't into "love and leave it" with how you treat your walls, framed wallpaper is your best bet to getting a personalized look with panache. Great website
Design Your Wall has hundreds of marvelous papers - and most are purchasable by the single roll. Grab a few inexpensive frames from Hobby Lobby or your local consignment store, and wah-la, you're in business! Below are some example rooms, and paper choices for your aspirations (all papers from Design Your Wall).
Graphic punch in a plain space. An easy way to coordinate your look. And if you already have a collection of colors for a room, just find a paper that matches!
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Vintage zebra print
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Silver bamboo screen print
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Alice leopard print
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A new twist on "framed paper" - a stunning accent wall with frames that enhance instead of cover.
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British fox hunting vintage print
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Botanicals can look stunning - a little abstract, a little natural.
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Banana and palm leaf tropical print
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Framing a chinoiserie pattern can be lovely - many of the papers available feature large scenes that make perfect pictures.
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Pea hens and roses chinoiserie
Blue and white chinoiserie
Even Bunny Williams gets into the act with a few choice metallic prints. By varying the patterns and framing in glass, the look becomes textured and luxurious.
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Bronze metallic florals
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All wallpaper from designyourwall.com. Room images: apartment therapy, myfantasyhouse.blogspot.com/2008/03/framed-wallpaper-that-is-art.html, stylecourt.blogspot.com, www.gaitainteriors.com/blog/?tag=framed-wallpaper.