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"Can't draw? Neither can I. Can't paint? Ditto." That’s Jonathan Fong talking,
the designer known for his unorthodox and creative solutions—from bold stripes
created with paper tape to a sculpture of sticky Post-It notes—for bare walls.
His book, Jonathan Fong’s Walls That Wow! (Watson-Guptill Publications), is filled
with wall treatments that are high on style and low on cost—all inspired by Fong’s
lack of artistic ability. His message is that if he can create visually spectacular
wall treatments, so can you.
"My wall treatments use unexpected materials like fabric,
metal and cardboard, and require only simple tasks like cutting and stapling," he says.
"Tasks that any beginner, like myself, can do!"
Here Fong shares one of his favorite
simple projects: DIY wood paneling. Who doesn’t love the natural warmth and richness
of wood? But who does love the thought of maneuvering eight-foot planks in a lumberyard
or dealing with the installation process? Nobody, says Fong. That’s why his project
gives you all the beauty of real wood without the hard work. "The secret is balsa wood.
It's an extremely lightweight wood typically used for making model airplanes," he says.
"Balsa stains beautifully in rich colors yet it is as easy to work with as poster board.
And it's so light, it attaches to the wall with double-stick tape! You've got to love
that." Yes, we do. And you will too. Here’s how to do it > |
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These are not your grandmother’s wall treatments we’re talking about
(although you can still get a beautiful cabbage rose pattern or William
Morris print wallpaper, if you so choose). Today’s wallpapers are fresh
and fun, easier to hang (and take down) and full of style. For a
different look that packs a punch without the cost or trouble of
papering an entire wall or room, frame a favorite piece of wallpaper,
say an Asian take on toile or a big geometric print.
Take a look at some of our favorites that represent popular trends > |
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What could be easier? Now you can buy wonderful patterns—from
Eames mid-century modern squiggles and classic Marimekko
poppies to pop art spots and stick them onto your walls.
And take ‘em off again when you want to rearrange or
move them. Stick several panels in a row or go the random route.
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Mid-Century Shapes
Even forward-thinking Charles and Ray
Eames may never have imagined that
their squiggles would become peel
and stick wall art. We don’t know
who at Modernseed thought of this,
but we’re glad they did.
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Flower Power
Everything’s coming up daisies in this
Walls My Way Self-Stick Wall Art by
Imperial Home Decor Group. Yes, those
peel and stick daisies can grow or go
at your whim.
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Racy Lace
This lacy wall covering is really
a thin adhesive film. It's sweetness
with a modern edge. From 2 jane.
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Poppin’ Poppies
Marimekko is known for its wonderful graphic
flowers and stylized shapes. Now you can play
with the classic red or blue poppies on your
wall. Modernseed sells sets of four. The
arranging is up to you.
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Bands of Color
The Wallbands collection of five prepasted,
washable, removable wall patterns has a design
for everyone, from a speed racing strip to serene
geometrics—each in a single 15-foot band of
pattern that can be smoothed on with a wet
sponge, and easily peeled off.
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Hot Spots
Let your kids decorate their own
rooms with this set of colorful
stick-on wall dots called Dottilicious
from Modernseed.
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