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Farrow & Ball’s Rosslyn papers, installed!

Annie Elliott | June 25, 2009

Remember when I mentioned Farrow & Ball’s Rosslyn papers as an exquisite example of wallpaper’s return?

Today I saw its installation in a powder room. Please excuse the “in progress” shot, but I just couldn’t wait to show you.

The metallic gold pattern will add sparkle to this small space; like many powder rooms, it has no natural light.

The client and I are pretty excited about this “Reverse Painted Glass Mirror” with the wallpaper, too. It’s from Ten Thousand Villages. I think it will look smashing.

Thumbs up on wallpaper in the powder room; it’s a self-contained space for a risk. At best: a delightful surprise. At worst: just clooooooossssse the door…


Category: Kitchen + bath, WallpaperTag: Farrow & Ball, powder room, Rosslyn, small spaces

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