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With our renovation behind us (along with the dust that accompanies it) and the holidays approaching, I thought it was time I dealt with our bland entryway. Like a typical 1940s home, I have a fairly modest entryway…no cathedral ceiling, no big open area. Just a narrow hallway and a staircase.

After following the talented team of Tilton Fenwick, who ALWAYS seem to be wallpapering and a consultation with design darling, Lisa, of Hamptontoes….I knew the one thing I could do to give this area some panache was to try wallpaper.

Unlike paint, it’s not that easy to change and it is not inexpensive….so I have had the paper for a while, but not the nerves. Not until last week.

Here’s the BEFORE.

Here’s the AFTER, with a Zoffany wallpaper from the Lalika collection. Big, bold wall flowers!

We carried the paper up to the 3rd floor, which really ties things together. There are 11 rooms that feed off the center staircase, so staying with a neutral color way, allowed me to add some interest without overpowering the house.

Relationships with homes are a funny thing….just like relationships with people, they seem to evolve. In this case, I just needed to be willing to go outside my comfort zone.

What’s your relationship with your home? How about wallpaper? Love it, leave it or somewhere in between?

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  1. I LOVE this paper. It adds so much dimension to your hall and staircase. It has a classic appeal but is far from boring.
    Great choice.

    Did you have a professional wallpaper hanger install the paper? – it is so well done.

  7. OMG! I hope you love this as much as I DO! wow!!!! your artwork is also tdf…and how funny that at first I thought the pumpkin spelled out "FOYER" duh! it's MOYER!:)

  9. Elizabeth, congratulations on getting out of your comfort zone to such beautiful results. I love that it adds so much interest, and yet is such a quiet neutral that it doesn't need to shout about it – and doesn't overpower the other fantastic things going on in your entry like the runner on the stairs, the art, etc. Terrific choice. My friend and designer, Dana, (a follower of yours) who's been working on us with our house tried to talk me into papering the powder room. I balked, and instead we painted it a deep, high gloss gray. Love it, but now I'm thinking perhaps I should have been a bit more brave like you!
    Have a lovely weekend.XO

  13. Hurray for wallpaper! Your choice is so lovely. Maybe now Jeanne will let us paper some little nook in her home… 🙂

  14. Hi Elizabeth!

    Yes, homes DO evolve! I wish my husband understood that as well as we do! I am in the midst of a kitchen cabinet upgrade, not because the cabinets are worn, but because they are outdated. You need to keep up on all these house things, right?

    LOVE the wallpaper!! I'm getting ready to have wallpaper put in a powder room that is off my foyer. I can't wait! I'm hoping that everyone likes it and then I'll keep going!

    Your fall touches are perfect 🙂 Enjoy your weekend!
    leslie

  15. Bravo! I love it. I had a hall that went two stories, with an intermediate hall behind it. I had it painted with taupe and white stripes and it looked terrific and lasts as long as the wall does. Beneath the chair rail, we did faux paneling. It was great!
    Best,
    Liz

  16. Looks beautiful, Elizabeth! I know the feeling of hesitating … it IS more of a commitment … I'm facing the same dilemma with our dining room. As you know, we just moved in in the beginning of June and have been laying hardwood floors and drywalling/plastering, so I know all about dust (be so glad when that part's over!!) … I'm just now trying to decide on colors and whether or not to wallpaper the dining room to give it some pow. Still haven't decided … I LOVE your stair runner … we have a charming winding staircase in our entry (original, 1877) and I'm thinking of putting a runner like that there … now that I see yours, I'm pretty sure I'm going for THAT! 😉 I've been so busy lately with custom illustration commissions I've been a little absent, but I truly love your blog and stopped by to say hello! Have a wonderful weekend! xoSandy

    SANDY M Illustration
    http://oohlafroufrou.blogspot.com

  19. I love your foyer table, where did you get it – what brand? I can never find one with a shelf.

  20. Elizabeth, it looks fabulous!! It has been so long ago since we looked at papers, that I forgot which one you decided upon. Wow, it truly transforms your foyer! Perfect example of how a smaller space is given a "wow" factor with wallcovering and now one no longer sees a 1940's smaller foyer, instead a chic and stylish entry! Love, love, love!

  22. I just had a quote for a similar job (entry, stairs, upstairs hall)in my victorian semi and was told it would be $15000 plus with the paper I wanted (not zofany, but farrow and ball). WHAT? Was not expecting that so had to say no thanks. Yours looks lovely.

  25. Love it! It gives it just the right texture and style without overwhelming the space. I'm definitely scared of wallpaper but maybe I'll take the plunge in our next house that we'll stay in longer.

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