Yay or Nay on the wallpaper

[Anonymous]

I'd guess it was installed in the 70's. It's in impeccable shape. One of us thinks it's too dated, the other likes it. What do you think?

[Anonymous]

I generally don't mind wallpaper, especially in a vintage pattern, but this one doesn't seem to match they style of the house. Maybe the light floors are throwing me off?

[Anonymous]

That is early 1980s wallpaper, circa John Hughes' heyday.

Teal and mauve were a very popular color combination then, as was that kind of flowered wallpaper.

I personally would take it down, even if it was in beautiful condition.

That is a lovely entry and stairway and the business of wallpaler distracts from the beautiful details of the stairs and woodwork.

[Anonymous]

I would lose the carpet runner first and then reassess.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would lose the carpet runner first and then reassess.

+1


I think it's all about how you accent this wallpaper in other aspects of the entry.

[Anonymous]

Horrible. Also the carpet runner.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I generally don't mind wallpaper, especially in a vintage pattern, but this one doesn't seem to match they style of the house. Maybe the light floors are throwing me off?

I think it's the light floors and the gold paint in the other room. Lots of gold tones don't really go with that wall paper.

[Anonymous]

It is dated. It's not the most obnoxious pattern, but pictures tend to soften the look of wallpaper. It could be much more annoying irl. The foyer is an important first impact room in the home, so I wouldn't be happy about that at all. I tend to decorate my home with an eye toward resale, thus I avoid wallpaper. Buyers assume they will repaint. Having to deal with removing wallpaper ... shoot me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would lose the carpet runner first and then reassess.

I'd lose both. I'm more this though...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Horrible. Also the carpet runner.

Agreed. The floor runner is the most obvious design element to me. And not in a good way.

[Anonymous]

TOtally old person-ish.

[Anonymous]

naaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay

[Anonymous]

The window treatment, rug, and ceiling light in the next room bother me even more. Yes, this house is stuck in 1980.

[Anonymous]

I would remove the runner and the wallpaper. Pretty entryway, though.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would lose the carpet runner first and then reassess.

I'd lose both. I'm more this though...

I have that wallpaper in my bedroom! Looks fantastic.