“It's so comfortable here, everybody can sit with their feet up,” says Maria Eshuis of this sweet little spot carved out of the towering kitchen ceiling in her London, Ontario, farmhouse. What makes it so great? The luxe chaise and plush cushions were a good start, sure, but the crowning achievement here was the use of Farrow & Ball's St. Antoine wallpaper on both ceiling and walls of the loft. Maria's decision to layer pattern on pattern right up to the rafters means occupants are surrounded by comfort, charm, and that bit of nostalgia that no farmhouse should be without. The days when the space under the eaves was the domestic domain of the hired help are definitely long gone-this room perfectly reflects the sensibilities of the lady of the manor.
5 daring destinations to work wallpaper magic
DESKTOP Add a splash to your workday by covering your desktop in a fun wallpaper pattern, then sealing it with urethane.
MIRROR FRAME Take a wide, flat frame from a big-box store and make it unique by adding paper in ticking-stripes or an oversized floral print.
CLOSET DOORS Use bold wallpaper wisely so it doesn't overwhelm your space; leave the room painted and paper the panels of your closet doors for a bohemian look.
STAIRS Give a fresh start to a staircase by adding a colourful wallpaper pattern to the risers. Finicky, for sure, but worth it.
CHAIRS Cut out single flowers or birds from your room's wallpaper and apply them to a chair back for a complementary feel that brings the look together.
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