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I am Sabine Guillaume Hayes, interior designer & founder of Georgette Marise Interiors. Someone who has spent over ten years believing that your home should feel like the truest version of you.

I work with homeowners across the Main Line PA, Northern Delaware, and South Jersey who are done living in spaces that almost feel right. This is where I share what I have learned. About design, the homes I have worked in, and about what it actually takes to make a home feel like it belongs to the person inside it.

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3 Reasons to Use Wallpaper

Wallpaper has been popular since the time of the Renaissance as a way to add color to walls and brightness to a room. Today, wallpaper is used to do the same thing to spaces. There is no need to fear wallpaper, an updated wallpaper can enhance a space even as an accent wall. Here are 3 reasons to use wallpaper in your home.

3 REASONS TO USE WALLPAPER 

3 REASONS TO USE WALLPAPER 

1. Adds Dimension and Print

I USED A GEOMETRIC WALLPAPER TO ADD PATTERN AND VISUAL INTEREST TO THIS LONG STAIRCASE/HALLWAY WALL.

I USED A GEOMETRIC WALLPAPER TO ADD PATTERN AND VISUAL INTEREST TO THIS LONG STAIRCASE/HALLWAY WALL.

Adding a print wallpaper to any wall or ceiling adds dimension and pattern that you would not be able to achieve with paint. Yes, I said ceiling! I highly recommend you use a professional if you are considering covering your ceiling.

2. Adds Luxury

Paint is a great option to add color to any space. However, wallpaper takes it a step further and has the ability to add elegance, texture, and a classic touch to a wall surface in order to enhance the space.

3. Adds a Custom Look

The easiest way to create a creative, custom look that you would not see anywhere else is to add wallpaper. Whether you add it to an architectural feature like a column, an accent wall, a ceiling, under a chair rail or your entire room, you are guaranteed to have a space that will be uniquely yours.

I USED GRASSCLOTH WALLPAPER TO ADD A UNIQUE TEXTURE AND CONTRAST IN THIS POWDER ROOM.

I USED GRASSCLOTH WALLPAPER TO ADD A UNIQUE TEXTURE AND CONTRAST IN THIS POWDER ROOM.

The biggest mistake people make is choose a wallpaper that doesn't compliment the design of the space and they end up removing the wallpaper in 5 years because they are tired of the look. Make sure you hire an interior designer who works with a professional installer to assist you in selecting and installing the perfect wallpaper print/texture for your space.

Are you considering using wallpaper but afraid of making a mistake? Let me assist you in elevating your space with my Builder Finish Selections service. 

Here's to Stunning Walls!

 

Do you have reservations about using wallpaper? I would love to hear them. Share in the comments below. 

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