By: Michelle Carangi of Montreal-based design office and blog, Holley&Gill
Whether in fashion or in your home, trends are not for the faint of heart. What you do with them and how you interpret their message however, is where the magic begins. Your home is definitely the place to explore and try out new ideas. Forget about how far-fetched or outlandish these ideas might seem -- if the style genuinely speaks to you and represents who you are and how you feel, then any self doubt should be banished from the picture.
It's easy to forget how much of an impact can be made simply by using our walls. We might favor shopping for new furniture or accessories to create a new look, but often forget that our walls offer the perfect blank canvas! Some may be put off by the daunting commitment, but in fact, being edgy and stylish with your walls is a lot easier than you might think...
Upholstered and Draped
BHG.com; Ashe+Leandro.com
If a certain colour or pattern of fabric is hitting the runway and has caught your eye, why not upholster or drape a feature wall?
Large Scale
KatieLydonInteriors.com
A favorite of mine, incorporating large scale art is bold and can turn your room into a private gallery.
Optical illusions
Betongvegg.no; LivingEtc.com
With wallpaper still trending, designs are leaning towards creating an illusion, like photorealism and simulated textures.
Glossy
HouseBeautiful.com
Although not for everyone, glossy walls are a confident choice especially in deep, saturated colours.
Modern Florals
ScandinavianChic.com; Skonahem.com
A damask is always classic and so are florals but when only one featured wall is papered it can take on a more modern and fresh look.
Ready to try any of these?
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