Douglas Friedman
Wallpaper is back and better than ever. From the year s most popular Netflix series to the 2021 Kips Bay Decorator Show House in Palm Beach, we are thrilled about wallpaper s exuberant return to the forefront of the interior design world. But before you go wallpapering every room in your house, there are a few things to consider.
We tapped three of the country s top interior designers: Gil Melott of of Chicago s Studio 6f, Jan Showers of Dallas-based Jan Showers & Associates, and New-York based Young Huh of her eponymous design firm to share their sage advice on all things wallpaper.
Gold Key – Lobby Upper Midscale
The Highlights: The first boutique luxury hotel located in Nebraska’s capital, the Kindler features 45 guestrooms and a showstopping lobby complete with works by namesake Nebraskan artist and the owner’s father-in-law, Ken Kindler, as well as custom furniture by designer Ross Vincent.
Vincent incorporated the structure’s Art Deco architecture with modern design, creating a movement he calls “Modern Deco” with craftsmanship, rich details, bold geometry, and modern silhouettes elevating the hotel’s aesthetic. Upon entering, you can smell a custom scent that’s carried through the lobby air, while a massive LED screen behind the reception displays a video of a calming waterfall, and a walk-in wine cellar and water vapor “fireplace” divides the bar and dining room.
Breakfast Nook Stacey Zarin Goldberg
The nook is stylish yet super kid-friendly thanks to the vinyl Phillip Jefferies wallpaper. The banquette was existing but was recovered, while the table adds further seating.
Table: Design Within Reach Saarinen Table.
Pendant: Circa Lighting. Stacey Zarin Goldberg
Comfort was the main ask for the family room. Feldman purchased a new sectional for the space, one that was dog- and child-friendly (the family has three dogs: Otto, Pippa and Owen), and went for a rug that can handle wear. A plaster coffee table mimics the plaster hood in the kitchen, while a new soapstone fireplace surround contributes to the calm, neutral palette.