Pepper Design Blog

Favorite Fabric {& Wallpaper}: Thibaut

It’s amazing what a critical difference fabric and wallpaper can make in a space. A great example of this is the latest Thibaut collections which have me searching to find a location in the house where I can wallpaper just one teeny tiny space. Alas, I may have to wait until a little remodeling is done…

Check out the beautiful prints, vivid colors and woven fabrics that are available online. And if you’re just in need of some eye-candy, the above rooms from the Avalon collection provide beautiful inspiration to flip through.

More Favorite Fabrics here or at anytime in the right sidebar {see big button “Browse Favorite Fabrics”} for easy sorting of fun finds for projects and home.

Wouldn’t it be great to do a kitchen wall like the photo above?

*Giveaway* from Cutting Edge Stencils

A quick trip out to Cutting Edge Stencils conjures up an entire house full of inspiration… from damask to peonies I love the idea of adding a bit of diy wallpaper somewhere in my home. Perhaps a wall in the bedroom? A beautiful {soon-to-be} nursery ceiling? Or maybe one of these great geometric patterns in the office…

One winner will get a chance to revamp their space with a $50 gift certificate towards any stencil on the Cutting Edge website.

I recognized this stunning ceiling immediately over at Three Men & a Lady when Michelle used the trellis pattern to makeover her bathroom: {Wow! I’m dying to give this a go…}

Let the home makeover projects begin…

GIVEAWAY DETAILS:

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$50 towards any stencil of your choice + free shipping.

To Enter: Jump out to Cutting Edge Stencils to be inspired… and then comment here with which area of your home you’d like to decorate.

Giveaway ends Friday, September 3, at midnight PST. Winner will be chosen randomly and announced the following Monday. Good luck!

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The Sofa: To Upholster or Not to Upholster?

Or… maybe the question should be patterned or traditional? I love the look of solo furniture pieces dressed in custom upholstery -  but when it comes to the couch, is it too trendy or completely wonderful?

On the one hand it’s a rather large piece of furniture that might become too dated too quickly, but on the other, it’s the perfect way to liven up a room – and perhaps you’ll be in need of a big change when that dating comes around anyhow.

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I’ve been above and beyond inspired… here are a few of my favorite images {including a few chairs in my suzani print and even a more neutral white sofa from MadebyGirl}.

Speaking of custom upholstery, did you know that dozens of prisons around the country are opening up shops {to stellar reviews, I might add}? Now it’s even more affordable to grab your favorite Thomas Paul fabric and cover that living room love seat.

Image Credits: Anthropologie, DecorPad, Sanity Fair, Lonny, Wisteria