4. Stylish Greetings
designer: adela design
Contractor: skelly build
position: Austin, Texas
size: 72 square feet (6.7 square meters)
Homeowner’s request. “Clients realized that while the design was great, the new home lacked the vibrance and vibrancy they wanted,” says Lily Hafam, project manager at Skelly Build. “Energetic and enthusiastic personalities, they wanted a home that reflected their zest for life. Their vision was clear. I wanted it out.”
special features. Octopus wallpaper on the walls and ceiling. “With its vibrant colors and intricate details, this whimsical masterpiece served as the center and soul of the space, evoking a sense of wonder and delight in those who entered it,” says Haafam. .
A hand-blown glass chandelier hangs at the entrance. A wall-mounted shelf provides a place to put your keys and mail. Nearby, a custom floating white oak bench with hidden storage has white oak slats behind it to create a place to put on and take off your shoes.
designer tips. “When incorporating wallpaper into your home design, careful preparation is key,” Hafam says. “Before applying wallpaper, make sure the surface is clean, smooth and properly primed. Repair any imperfections and make sure the wall is free of dust and debris. Consider the overall style of the space and the mood you want to achieve when choosing a pattern, texture, and color that complement the existing elements of the room, such as furniture and décor. , and consider how it interacts with the dimensions of the room.As with this entryway, I also made sure that the size of the wallpaper fits perfectly in this space.”
Wallpaper: Underwater Dream VI, wall sauce; project photography: Sophie Epton
designer: adela design
Contractor: skelly build
position: Austin, Texas
size: 72 square feet (6.7 square meters)
Homeowner’s request. “Clients realized that while the design was great, the new home lacked the vibrance and vibrancy they wanted,” says Lily Hafam, project manager at Skelly Build. “Energetic and enthusiastic personalities, they wanted a home that reflected their zest for life. Their vision was clear. I wanted it out.”
special features. Octopus wallpaper on the walls and ceiling. “With its vibrant colors and intricate details, this whimsical masterpiece served as the center and soul of the space, evoking a sense of wonder and delight in those who entered it,” says Haafam. .
A hand-blown glass chandelier hangs at the entrance. A wall-mounted shelf provides a place to put your keys and mail. Nearby, a custom floating white oak bench with hidden storage has white oak slats behind it to create a place to put on and take off your shoes.
designer tips. “When incorporating wallpaper into your home design, careful preparation is key,” Hafam says. “Before applying wallpaper, make sure the surface is clean, smooth and properly primed. Repair any imperfections and make sure the wall is free of dust and debris. Consider the overall style of the space and the mood you want to achieve when choosing a pattern, texture, and color that complement the existing elements of the room, such as furniture and décor. , and consider how it interacts with the dimensions of the room.As with this entryway, I also made sure that the size of the wallpaper fits perfectly in this space.”
Wallpaper: Underwater Dream VI, wall sauce; project photography: Sophie Epton