Wallpaper Impact

This blown-up rose wallpaper in two shades is one of my favourite tricks for delineating spaces. Wallpaper and image from Scandinavian Wallpaper Decor.

Last week I took you on an imaginary trip aboard a mobile white cabana lined with beautiful wallpaper from Scandinavian Wallpaper Decor.

This week I’m back on the job looking at the impact of wallpaper in everyday spaces. Let’s explore what wallpaper and the use of white can do to proportions, furniture, atmosphere, and our creativity.

Repetition is the name of the wallpaper game. Stacked tables meet the curves of the pedestal chair in this Wave wallpaper a la '60s.

A geo use of white in the background gives definition to the room, tying the interior together and making the plush furniture float.

A genius use of white gives shape to an otherwise square space.

More angles: colour and positioning of this wallpaper transforms a rectangular corridor into a lofty room with upward reach.

Intensity reigns in this room thanks to this powerful wallpaper...

... While here, the same room is serenely anticipating a docking ship.

Have a seat and relax in our waiting room.

White lace wallpaper has a barely-there, texturizing effect in the bedroom, and it's subtle enough to play nice with bold jewel tones.

White is never, ever boring. Here, it's the star of the show and packs a punch to this regal purple. Careful disorder adds life to otherwise studied symmetry.

Silver adds shine to this white think tank.

Inspiration can come from anywhere. Why not from business suit staples?

White on white is the ticket for clean and airy spaces. This white wallpaper dress embodies the swirl of design possibilities.

Images courtesy of Scandinavian Wallpaper Decor.

Special thanks to my sister Stephanie for inspiring me; her wallpaper boudoir transformation is at home among these model spaces.

House on Wheels: The Supertramp by Lehman B

How’s this for small living? Lehman B’s Supertramp project is definitely a conversation piece.

House on wheels: The Supertramp caravan

I’ve been meaning to post this for a long while now (thanks to Claudine for sending me the link) and I think it now ties in especially well with Johanne’s recent cabana-to-go post.

The Supertramp is Lehman B’s (or shall I say Jacob Strand’s) statement project promoting social awareness and inspiring “leaner, more liveable life forms”.

The Supertramp is ready to roll

Lehman B's Supertramp: Big enough for two?

Supertramp's interior - it even has a fireplace!

The Supertramp explores the practicality of microsized living

Parking the Supertramp

From what I can tell, the Supertramp went missing at some point this summer. I guess there’s at least one other person who enjoys living in tight spaces.

What do you think?

More information and photos here and here.

Photos courtesy of CubeMe and DesignBoom.

Travel: Galerie Denise René in Paris

While strolling along the Boulevard St. Germain on the Left Bank (Rive Gauche), I came across the Galerie Denise René. The current exhibit is Anne Blanchet‘s light drawings all in white and I was instantly attracted.

Galerie Denise René

Works by Anne Blanchet

image courtesy of Denise René

For more information about the Anne Blanchet exhibit click here and here.

For more information about Galerie Denise René click here.

Photos by Jordana.

Paper world

Matthew Sporzynski's paper creations appear in Real Simple magazine.

Artist Matthew Sporzynski is the kind of artist we love to celebrate. His paper creations are whimsical and cheerful, reviving everyday objects and reminding us of our Western lifestyle.

We love peeking at his replicas and wondering how he created a bowl full of popcorn or a clothesline of office basics.

Laundry clothesline by Matthew Sporzynski

Pencils by Matthew Sporzynski

Pots and dirt by Matthew Sporzynski

Tomato plant by Matthew Sporzynski

Strawberries by Matthew Sporzynski

Popcorn by Matthew Sporzynski

Images courtesy of Real Simple Magazine where you can view many more of Matthew Sporzynski’s beautiful paper creations.

Online Source for Art: UGallery

Ready to add some new artwork to your home? I recently read about UGallery in the July issue of Better Homes & Gardens and I’m hooked. This online source lets you browse through hundreds of works of art by colour, genre, medium, price, artist and size.  

I got click-happy in the “white” section – no surprise there, right?

Birdcage, Sarah Diaz, $125

Untitled, Robert Darabos, $200 Steel Peak, Mike Lindwasser, $100

Sword Fight, Matthew Traub, $600

Answering the Phone, J. Nicholas Corich, $240

Touch 1, David Tarafa, $500

Twirl, Jesse Osbourne, $75

Images courtesy of UGallery.

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