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faux wood wallpaper?

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SimonNeilshair · 26/11/2016 09:10

Has anyone used it? I'm thinking of using it in our master bedroom, for a cosy rustic feel.

My concerns are that it will just look fake, also what colours would go with it? I'd like avoid red. I prefer blues and greens normally but this may not give the cosy feel I hope to achieve Confused

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AlanThicke · 26/11/2016 09:36

I have to be honest, I can't imagine that looking nice, except possibly in a very ironic, overtly fake, retro type of way.

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VivienneWestwoodsKnickers · 26/11/2016 09:38

I've only ever seen the plasticised stuff, which looked tacky. If you can find one you like, maybe get a sample before you fork out for it!

If you do go for it, maybe browns and pale gold colours?

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TheGirlOnTheLanding · 26/11/2016 09:57

Not keen on fake wood but really like some of the tree wallpapers - would give a rustic but less retro feel?

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ZoFloMoFo · 26/11/2016 09:58

Noooo don't do it.

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NicknameUsed · 26/11/2016 10:03

No. It sounds hideous. The sort of decor that House Doctor would have a field day with.

Could you post a link to it?

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SimonNeilshair · 26/11/2016 10:42

Blush it would only be on the bed head wall, I was hoping more for a log cabin vibe than a 70s diner feel Grin

I've ordered a few samples, here's a example of one I like

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KookSpook · 26/11/2016 10:45

Go for it.

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ZoFloMoFo · 26/11/2016 10:46

No, still no.

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KookSpook · 26/11/2016 10:46

I love it.

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llangennith · 26/11/2016 10:47

I just don't like wallpaper Confused

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SimonNeilshair · 26/11/2016 10:47

Kook thank you! I really love the bottom picture, although would only have it on the one wall!

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VivienneWestwoodsKnickers · 26/11/2016 10:52

Sorry, no. But it's your room!

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KookSpook · 26/11/2016 10:52

It was on here www.housetohome.co.uk/room-idea/picture/10-summer-bedroom-designs/2

I love wallpaper. Im in a new build & have loads of textured wallpaper to go up. I admit most of it is white, some grey but its texture is nicer than a flat wall to me.

You can always take it down.

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NicknameUsed · 26/11/2016 11:00

Um, it isn't to my taste, but does it matter? It's your house, and if you aren't planning on putting it on the market any time soon then go for it.

I prefer plain painted walls because I am boring

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SimonNeilshair · 26/11/2016 11:00

Yeah thats true, I just want a nice room! We live in an old victorian farm workers cottage, I kind of want to stay true to the house, but at the same time I just want a lovely grown up room that is restful and relaxing. Our ideal holiday is probably a log cabin in the woods so trying to create that makes sense to me Smile

it's the first time in 6 years that we have had the chance to decorate our room and I want to get it right. We've been living with the previous owners anaglypta wallpaper so anything will seem an improvement I'm sure Grin

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KookSpook · 26/11/2016 12:23

Keep everything else light in there, including bedding. I wouldnt have any patterened curtains or duvet covers.

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Qwebec · 27/11/2016 01:36

Instead if wallpaper, why not do it with real planks? For the rustic look you don't need expensive wood and there are tutorials all over the web.

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SimonNeilshair · 27/11/2016 07:51

I did think about that, the wall it is going on to is lath and plaster though and it's impossible to drill into and fix things to it.

I also like this wood panelling (without the nautical accessories ) I'm just not sure we can do it Sad

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NicknameUsed · 27/11/2016 09:16

That looks much nicer than the wallpaper.

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Qwebec · 02/12/2016 03:57

Sorry for the late response. I looked it up and the done thing for paneling over plaster seems to be glue. www.stretcher.com/stories/03/03jul28h.cfm

It is not easy over a none flat wall but feasable.

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