7 Timeless Wallpaper Ideas from Homes We’ve Toured
Wallpaper is one of my favorite ways to dress up a space—it’s like wrapping an entire room in art! There are so many options out there, I wanted to highlight examples of tasteful applications. Follow me!
Last week we shared perfect paint colors from some of our favorite home tours of 2024, so today is dedicated to wallpaper!
Wallpaper is one of my favorite ways to dress up a space—it’s like wrapping an entire room in art! There are so many options out there, I wanted to highlight examples of tasteful applications. Follow me!
This home hit the Charlotte market this earlier year, and is one of my favorite listing features to date! Interior designer Anne Pearson, who I’ve also worked with in my personal home, made magic. The home has so much personality, created with a fusion of color, texture and pattern, and yet it never feels overwhelming. While these images are by Dustin Peck, you can find my video of the home tour here.
Office: Brighton Pavillion by Schumacher (multi color)
Bathroom: Citrus Garden by Schumacher
Interior designer Kate Figler graciously welcomed us into her 1945 Nashville home this summer for a picture-perfect tour. You’re immediately greeted by an iconic entryway, painted in Benjamin Moore Tissue Pink 1163. You can catch a peek of her powder room, just under the curved staircase — a sign of all the fun to come!
Powder room: Raphael by Scalamandre (green)
Dining room: Flora by House of Harris
Charlotte artist Megan Daisy Milner’s home showed us how to decorate with heart—and art. This has to be one of the friendliest family homes we’ve ever seen, made all the more special with Megan’s artwork and wallpaper used throughout.
Foyer: Maysong by Paul Montgomery (Sea Mist)
Dining room: St. Albans Grove by Anne French (aqua)
Nursery: Daisy Chain Wallpaper by Megan Daisy Milner (neutral)
Did you know, many wallpapers are only sold to the trade, which means you have to work with an interior designer to access them! If you're local to Charlotte, I love Celedore because you can shop high-quality, designer-approved wallcoverings in person! If you are looking for a designer, consider finding your match on the Garden & Grace directory!
Refresh Your Dining Room and Tabletop for Christmas With These Finds
Next on my list is mapping out our holiday tablescape so for today's post I wanted to share a few ideas for refreshing your dining room.
One of the best things about this time of year is the opportunity to gather around the table with friends and family, from intimate dinner parties to larger fetes. I've been getting my dining room ready for all things holiday hosting — along with our other living spaces — and it's bringing me so much joy.
Next on my list is mapping out our holiday tablescape so for today's post I wanted to share a few ideas for refreshing your dining room.
wallpaper panels
In lieu of wallpapering an entire dining room, I opted for a pair of House of Harris panels from Society Social - currently 20% off with code EVERYTHING20. The scale makes a dramatic impact on the space for a fraction of the cost! Plus, I love how I can move these around the room or into a different space entirely if I ever want to.
This room also features some of my favorite decor items from Fig & Dove and my Visual Comfort chandelier and buffet lamps.
Be sure to check the shipping information if you'd like these panels by Christmas! I got mine framed at Frame Warehouse in Charlotte.
Florals and candles
Kate Morrison's Concord home is the definition of timeless beauty. I find myself going back to that home tour for inspiration over and over. I love how she decorated her table with classic candles and a stunning floral arrangement.
If you want something that will last longer than the holiday season, I'm a big fan of preserved florals and Botanica in Charlotte has a wide variety. They also sell at Scott's Antiques in Atlanta. The orchids on my buffet table in the first image are from there.
Taper candles never go out of style and can make a great gift with a set of acrylic or crystal holders. I love the lacquered twist or Lily of the Valley options for a slight twist on a classic.
lovely layers
I'm stilling pinching myself that I had the opportunity to team up with Tuckernuck for a home tour earlier this year. The tablescape, pulled together with homeowner and Nashville-based interior designer Kate Figler, was a more autumnal theme, but the formula can be applied to any dining room setup! You'll notice fun tassel napkin rings, a floral tablecloth and beautiful China plates.
I don't often replace my holiday hero pieces, like like China or silverware, but I love the idea of surprising guests with fresh, festive name card holders or napkin rings. These would make a great host gift, too.
And we can't forget about Megan Daisy Milner's dining room table. Her abstract artwork and traditional interiors had us all saving images for inspiration. My full home tour with Megan can be found on YouTube and so many great sources from her home are on the blog.
More Inspiration
It's hard to beat this new build in Raleigh, NC. The blog post with paint colors and more can be found here. The chandelier is from Visual Comfort and so pretty in person.
Timeless in Charlotte! This traditional home exudes southern elegance. I love the grasscloth wallcovering and robin egg blue cornices and panels.
I don't know what's more stunning. The Gracie wallpaper or the Visual Comfort chandelier. The tortoise glasses with the rose Estelle wine glasses are a pretty addition to this Eastover home's mahogany dining room table and place setting.
The holidays really are the best time of year. And the Black Friday sales, that have now become a constant, add a sense of thrill for the best deals. Here are the ones I think are worth shopping. For more holiday inspiration head over to my recent post on quick holiday home tips!
A Design-Enthusiast’s (aka me!) Journey to an Elegant, Family-Friendly Living Space
As we move into the holiday and a cozier time of year, I’m feeling so grateful for my home. In the last couple of weeks I’ve talked about how I’m decorating this year, quick Christmas prep tips and my love for Fig & Dove, so today I wanted to give you a closer look at my living spaces.
As we move into the holiday and a cozier time of year, I’m feeling so grateful for my home. In the last couple of weeks I’ve talked about how I’m decorating this year, quick Christmas prep tips and my love for Fig & Dove, so today I wanted to give you a closer look at my living spaces.
I worked with Anne Pearson to pull together the living and dining room and am so happy with how it turned out! I wanted these rooms to feel unique, grounded and formal but still comfortable enough for our family to enjoy. Let’s step into my home!
LIVING ROOM
In terms of furniture for our living room, I wanted to design something that’s both timeless and cozy. These sofas are a collaboration between Lester Furniture and Cambridge Row, and totally embraced my vision. I also think mixing in antiques helps foster that timeless feeling in a space. My brown antique chest is from Canterbury Antiques in Nashville. After a lot of samples, I landed on Creamy by Sherwin Williams in an eggshell finish and Loggia by Sherwin Williams in a semi-gloss finish on the trim and fireplace. It's a warm, formal look that pairs so well with my blue-green silk drapes and neutral rug.
dining room
The dining room has become one of my favorite rooms in the house. I especially love the subtle pop of color we did on the ceiling. It’s Setting Plaster by Farrow & Ball in full gloss.
I’ve said it before, but antiques are a must in every room for achieving a traditional style. In this space, the dining room chairs are from The KS Collection, a wonderful antique store in Nashville. The dining room table was a result of a long-time search on Facebook Marketplace! Hint: search for "double pedestal mahogany dining table." It includes an extension and table pad, and I only paid $800. Besides one minor scratch it's in great condition. Definitely a favorite second hand find!
The lamps are from Visual Comfort and so is my chandelier! It's easily, one of my all-time favorite lighting brands and is constantly adding new pieces to their collection. Finally, I polished off the space with orchids from Botanica. If you’re in Charlotte you have to stop in (thankfully, you can shop online and at Scott's Market in Atlanta, too). Their flowers are real, but preserved, so they last for about five years!
conversation room
I’ve given you a tour of my conversation room before, so I wanted to share a few more sources! There are so many details I love in this room. The club chairs, which I love sinking into with my morning coffee, are from Wesley Hall. I have a couple of pieces from Poppy’s of Macon including the burlwood waterfall coffee table and the chest! I worked with Laurin White of Cambridge Row to pull together my vision for this space. It's better than I could have dreamt. Oh! and the federal bullseye mirror was also a Facebook Marketplace find that Laurin told me to immediately grab when she saw the picture of it. I paid under $300, a fraction of the price in most retail shops.
The rug in this room is so special to me. It’s from English Village Lane and the topiary details along the border make me so happy. It’s also incredibly durable and easy to clean, a non-negotiable in a house full of kids and pets!
The window treatments in my conversation room really pull the space together. The cornice boards, which are in Thibaut Williamson fabric, help the room feel buttoned up while the Schumacher brown check drapes add some whimsy — a perfect balance!
I share more about my Christmas decor here including this amazing no-fuss mantle garland that instantly elevates the room. For more sources in my home, check out my past blogs on the powder room and boys’ bathroom.
See How I Got My Home Holiday Ready With Fig & Dove
This holiday season I had the total joy of working with Fig & Dove to get my home holiday ready. I'm going to walk you through my living, dining and conversation rooms. Let the Christmas cheer begin!
This holiday season I had the total joy of working with Fig & Dove to get my home holiday ready. Interior designer Colleen Waguespack started Fig & Dove because, as a designer, she couldn't find holiday decor that complemented her clients' elevated interiors. Her pieces are meant to seamlessly blend with your personal home, and everything at Fig & Dove works together. I love how you can get one or two pieces a year and build a cohesive collection of timeless decor that you'll treasure forever.
I'm going to walk you through my living, dining and conversation rooms. Let the Christmas cheer begin!
LIVING ROOM
Let's start this holiday home tour in my living room! I just love the way our tree looks by the fireplace, especially with those gorgeous Fig & Dove stockings! The stocking holders are totally genius — they're very kid-friendly which is a must in our house. You can dress up your stockings even more by adding a bauble tassel. I went with the ombre gold option. I also love the idea of putting these on dresser knobs in a guest room so your guests get a dose of holiday cheer, too.
I use a lot of blues, greens and browns in my home, so I really appreciate how these ornaments work with the existing space rather than compete or stand out too much. The double glass ball ornament is so pretty and adds some unique dimension among the other ball ornaments. The gilded doves are so special but not fragile — again, a must with three little kids and a dog running around!
The classic look is polished off with a tree skirt, also from Fig & Dove. It's definitely an investment but it really pulls the scheme together and I know I'll use it forever.
dining room
I couldn't take my eyes off the dining room during this photoshoot. I'm so proud of this space and a few Fig & Dove pieces really made it shine. The gold decorative angel doubles as a tree topper, but I really liked having it on the table to help carry some elements from my living room into the space.
One of my favorite holiday decor tricks is to hang a wreath on mirrors. All you need to do is give this Fig & Dove boxwood wreath a quick fluff and then voila! It's tied with a sash — one of Fig & Dove's calling cards! They have so many options to choose from. If you're someone who likes to keep a wreath up all year, you can just switch out the sash depending on the holiday.
conversation room
Last but not at all least, is my conversation room. I was seriously impressed with the Fig & Dove gold magnolia garland we used in this room.
I find live garland to be pricey—considering you have to toss it every year—and have been on the hunt for a good faux option. I haven't found something with as much depth and texture as this one. It was super easy to lay across the mantle, too. It's an investment piece but something you'll admire for a long, long time. We jazzed it up with a few small stockings and flameless candles.
Looking for more holiday inspiration? We shared How I Decorate for Christmas and a Tuckernuck tablescape.