Vintage Wallpaper 101
Did you know that you can use vintage wallpaper in your home? Here are some considerations.
Authentic Vintage. You can buy true authentic vintage wallpaper for your home. Make sure the vendor you buy it from is reputable, or if you’re buying it in person, unroll it to make sure there aren’t major imperfections. To hang it, use wheat paste, which is what was used to hang wallpaper at the time. You can find it online in powder form, and then mix it yourself.
Reproduction. There are many companies that offer modern reproductions of vintage wallpaper. This route allows you to get the vintage pattern you like without the risk of the paper having major imperfections. Some reproduction papers are also removable, which is great for rented homes or in areas where you want to be able to change the wallpaper easily.
Vintage Wallpaper Inspiration
For wallpaper styling ideas, we thought we’d turn to some of our favorite professionals. Holly Thompson, designer and DIYer, renovated a 1920s bungalow with some vintage-inspired wallpaper.
Sara McDaniel of Simply Southern Cottage restored the deteriorated but historic Villas at Spanish Court, transforming them with—among many things—wallpaper.
Read more about Holly Thompson’s 1920s bungalow renovation here, and see more of the Villas at Spanish Court here. If you’re feeling ready to experiment, read on for Wallpaper Statement Walls.
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