Look for Less: Koi Wallpaper
August 20, 2011 in Asian (Chinoiserie), Bathroom, Bright, Brown, Look for Less, Natural, Orange, Powder Room, Wallpaper / Tiles / Murals
DAVID SCOTT / MARILI FORASTIERI
I’ve had a lot of questions about this koi wallpaper in the lovely powder room featured in this post. The wallpaper is obviously hand painted, which you can tell when there is no pattern repeat. I believe it’s from de Gournay (please correct me if I’m wrong), which means most of us can’t afford it.
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Luckily I came across a more affordable version on Wallpaper Direct. What do you think? Is this a good alternative, or does the pattern repeat ruin the charm?
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Sundeep @ Designwali said on August 20, 2011
wow that is amazing!
Åse said on August 21, 2011
I really like this!!!
Fashion-isha said on August 21, 2011
At first glance it looks fabulous! I see how the repeat can make it look less costly but I think if you haven’t seen the first you would never know. It’s very soothing.
xo
Sharon
Kelly @ JAX does design said on August 21, 2011
The hand-painted paper does have a charm to it that the second one doesn’t quite have, but both are stunning.
Barbara@HausDesign said on August 23, 2011
I don’t think anyone except the owner – and perhaps a few of us bloggers – would ever even notice the repeat and the rest of the guests in the room would really love the feeling it gives off…great substitute!
Marilyn said on August 23, 2011
I like the printed one better! I could do without the repeat, but I think the fish are much prettier.
Lisa Goulet said on August 25, 2011
Gorgeous! And Barbara is right I think most people would not notice the repeat, just us design crazies…
Jamie Herzlinger said on August 30, 2011
Very cool! Good wallpaper can totally transform a room.
Jamie Herzlinger
cbaker said on October 5, 2012
I have this wallpaper but haven’t had it put on yet. Any ideas for the floor………..slate?