Brace yourselves…I think we’re going to sell our 1920s Tudor home and move to the country. I know. I can’t believe these words are coming out of my mouth– the one who never wanted to leave the city and felt that the Twin Cities should be considered a small town. The thing is, life changes and so does what makes you happy. Big life changes aside, there are three reasons we have decided to pursue this. First: we need more space. The house is getting cramped and we keep coming up with half-baked solutions for managing all of our stuff. It’s actually the perfect size for a small family, but not the right size for the type of businesses Joe and I are in. We constantly have samples, boxes, bags, STUFF that is in transition from our house to the office and there just isn’t a good place to store it all. The other surprising reason is that I feel better when I’m in the country. A LOT better. In fact, when we leave the city to go visit my in-laws, I can feel my blood pressure drop. The idea of leaving work and going to a place that makes me feel like that every day is really becoming something that I not only want, but desperately need. And three, I’m in dire need of a new space to design! I’m essentially having withdrawals from designing if that is even a thing. This all recently led me down a wild and strange rabbit hole which then propelled me into designing my over-sized dream home in the country. But, it also got me to thinking of all the fun wallpaper I could line throughout my potential new home. In the powder rooms, in Birdie’s room and in a corner of the kitchen. What do you think? I’m kind of in love. I worked with the W&D team and gathered some of our favorite wallpaper as of late. I would love to hear, what wallpaper are you crushing on right now? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below.
Sandberg Wallpaper – Ava
Floral Apartments – Dark Floral Vintage Removable Wallpaper
Anthropologie – Artemis Wallpaper
Kate Zaremba Company – Swansy Noir Removable Wallpaper
Watercolor Workshop – Blue Vintage Removable Wallpaper
LenArt Wallpapers – Blue Bohemian Removable Wallpaper
ColoRay – Tropical Fruits Removable Wallpaper
William Morris & Co – Pimpernel Wallpaper
Hygge & West – Peonies (Copper)
Sanderson Wallpaper – Flamingos
Hygge & West x Wit & Delight – Margot (Copper)
Papermint – 1925 Gold Wallpaper
Hygge & West x Wit & Delight – Topiary (Emerald)
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BY Kate Arends - August 17, 2018
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Kate,
I completely relate to wanting to move somewhere that allows me to be closer to nature. I find myself a bit more in my peaceful zone and it allows me to be more creative.
I don’t know if it’s the whole getting older and appreciating life a bit more, or how society has made us into busy bodies, or both. But I used to want to live in a lively city; however…now for the past couple of years, I want to find a little cottage/cabin-like house tucked away in nature near a lake.
The idea of leaving work and going to an area that makes me experience like that each day is really turning into some thing that I no longer best need however desperately need. I
I love that last one! I totally want to use that in our master in our new house!
Paige
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Totally loved the one with the flamingos – so whimsical! Design is supposed to be fun, isn’t it?
I totally want to use that in our master in our new house!
Awesome wallpapers-love them so much!! they are perfect also for a loft style home! 😉
Hi Kate! I came across your post today because i have been looking for moody, vintage wallpapers and bathroom inspirations with it… I love your selections of images for the post. I love mixing old and new! But what called my attention the most was your story about moving from the city to the country. I identified with your story. My husband and I are thinking about doing the same. But it hasn’t been an easy decision, though i always feel so great when we spend time in the country. I wonder if you are already in the country, considering… Read more »
Hi, Renata! Thank you for your comment! I’m so glad you liked the images in the post. We haven’t yet made the move, no! Our plans changed since I wrote that post and we’re still in the city. But I completely still understand the pull to move somewhere that allows more space to roam—I hope you and your husband reach a decision you’re happy with. Good luck!
Hi there!
Maybe it’s just because I’m looking on your site from my phone, but I can’t see the brand/name of my two favorite ones…
The second one down (green) above the Sanberg, and then the green one below the tropical fruits. Do u know the names?
Thanks so much.
Thanks for your comment, Malorie! The second wallpaper down is vintage and not for sale (you can find more info here: https://collection.cooperhewitt.org/objects/18557337/) and from what I can tell, the other green one is no longer for sale. Sorry about that!
Do you have a source for the rabbit paper? thanks!