TRENDS
Wallpaper...Seriously?
If you think wallpaper is going out of style, ask Annie Parr of Island Interiors, who says, “wallpaper offers textures or patters which cannot be achieved with paint.” She adds that “the industry has stayed current with the trends, and the new products coming out are amazing.” This includes special finishes, unique color combinations, metals, and mixed-media.
With such a large range of designs, it’s less about particular trends and more about “where the paper is being used, and what effect the client is trying to achieve,” says Annie. This is where understanding the clients’ needs becomes essential, something that Island Interiors takes seriously.
If a client doesn’t want the whole room papered, Annie will recommend wallpaper to accent a single wall. To prevent a feeling of permanence, she has styles that provide flexibility for future changes. She uses innovative techniques, such as wallpaper on furniture, for a surprising twist. Easygoing patterns keep wallpapers current for years and she uses “woven grasses and natural papers that are now offered in contemporary colors and patters, making them fresh and timeless.”
Preparation of the wall is an important step as well. “My installer is meticulous and skilled,” explains Annie, “so I have no concerns about the quality of our jobs.”
With such a large range of designs, it’s less about particular trends and more about “where the paper is being used, and what effect the client is trying to achieve,” says Annie. This is where understanding the clients’ needs becomes essential, something that Island Interiors takes seriously.
If a client doesn’t want the whole room papered, Annie will recommend wallpaper to accent a single wall. To prevent a feeling of permanence, she has styles that provide flexibility for future changes. She uses innovative techniques, such as wallpaper on furniture, for a surprising twist. Easygoing patterns keep wallpapers current for years and she uses “woven grasses and natural papers that are now offered in contemporary colors and patters, making them fresh and timeless.”
Preparation of the wall is an important step as well. “My installer is meticulous and skilled,” explains Annie, “so I have no concerns about the quality of our jobs.”