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.

Marimekko World

Cityscape and people watching on your duvet by Marimekko

What can I say? I have Marimekko graphics on the mind this week and I couldn’t help featuring some of the latest collection.

The Finnish company continues to build on their renowned use of bold graphics and cheerful colours hailing back to the brand’s conception in the swirl of mid-century design aesthetic.

Despite my rainbow tendencies, I fell for today’s white and black accessories for the home. My favourite print: the urban city scene outlines that are like a flash in time capturing the essence of movement with a few sketches.

Marimekko kitchen accessories

Marimekko tray

Marimekko kitchen accessories

Marimekko kitchen accessory

Marimekko kitchen accessories

Marimekko plywood tray

Marimekko kitchen accessories

Marimekko duvet cover

Marimekko duvet cover

All images courtesy of Marimekko.

CSN Giveaway!

In the market for a new purse, couch, bbq or bathroom vanity? Have you checked out CSN stores recently? With over 200 stores, CSN is a go-to spot for all your fashion and home decor essentials. My sister recently bought this cool white pot from one of the CSN stores: 

Reston Lloyd Calypso Basics 4-in-1 pot, $23.99

As CSN has so many exciting items in stock, I am so extremely happy to offer White Cabana readers an opportunity to win a $50 gift certificate to be redeemed at any one of CSN’s online stores. How fabulous!

To enter this giveaway, please visit CSN and then leave a comment below.

Here’s a quick look at some of the cool products at CSN (and no – not everything at CSN is white):

George Kovacs table lamp, $190

Bloom white fresco loft high chair, $499.99

Sitcom Furniture Oslo console table $289.99

Alessi Pluto 3.5oz milk jug, $30

Le Creuset 5.5 quart round French oven, $234.95

Rosenthal Free Spirit 3.5 inch white dish, $35

Rosenthal fast white 5.25 inch vase, $75

Revol Froisses 6.25oz crumpled cappuccino tumbler, $77.70 set of 6

Further giveaway details: This giveaway closes on Friday July 23rd. The winner (to be chosen at random) will be announced on Saturday July 24th. Don’t forget to leave your email address!

This giveaway is open to residents of Canada and the United States.

All images courtesy of CSN.