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home decor: What? Wallpaper is back?! - 10/29/10 03:25 PM
Hi Lesslie,
I am doing some re-decorating in the house I recently purchased.   I had lots of wallpaper (probably 25 years old) removed, and now I'm hearing that wallpaper is in again.  Is this true? -  Isabella T.
 
Isabella, it is true that many designers are installing wallpaper.   And here are a few of the reasons and things to note. 
Wallpaper can make a surface dramatic with its patterns and colors more easily than that of a painted surface.  It also may be less expensive than installing something like a Venetian plastic or properly executed "faux" paint job.
New coverings … (2 comments)

home decor: Home Improvement Trends for 2010 by Rismedia... - 02/05/10 05:25 PM
Home Improvement Trends for 2010
RISMEDIA, December 31, 2009-(MCT)-Most homeowners are unlikely to be building, remodeling or decorating with abandon in 2010, given the slow recovery from the recession. But if you do plan to update your home or garden, here are some trends to keep in mind.
Home decor. The sleek, sophisticated but comfortable style known as "soft contemporary" will be a key look for the New Year, said Kris Kolar, vice president of interior design at Robb & Stucky Interiors. Instead of the eclectic clutter that has been popular for a while, there will be a move toward using … (2 comments)

 
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