So in my post on Monday, I shared the painted walls in our room in Farrow & Ball’s Blackened which I absolutely love. Over the last weekend as it was a 4 day bank holiday weekend here in England, we took advantage and threw everything we had into getting this room as done as possible. As fate would have it, Wayne was struck down with illness for the second time in this remodel on Saturday. As I’d mentioned in this post, IΒ hadΒ a film crew coming on Friday (a fun collaboration but no, I’m not going to be on TV, don’t get overexcited) so the room had to be as camera-ready as possible by then (more on this in a minute). This obviously could not have come at a worse time as I had a list for him as long as my arm and I had my own list of things to do that was just as long. Stressed is not even the word.
Thankfully, he was able to power through for a few hours here and there and got most of the stuff that I was desperate for his help on done (thank you baby, I love you loads and get better soon) so I could just get on with the work while he took lots of sleep breaks, working on getting better. So on Saturday, I got up at 6am and at 7:30am, I was finishing up any small bits of painting I had to do. By 10am, I started on the wallpaper.
The lovely folks at Eades Bespoke had been in touch about working with me and after seeing Kolmiolehti in white – a brand new design not even yet released at that point to the market – I anxiously awaited the sample. I’d fallen in love with it on the screen but ordered a few other samples at the time just in case. When I received it, it was love at first sight and knew it’d be the perfect contemporary foil for the more traditional moulding work we’d had planned for the rest of the space. Even better, the paper is all from FSC certified forestsΒ so it’s ethically harvested as well. Excellent.
(There’s also a fabulous discount at the end of this post for Swoon Worthy readers!!)
Back to the wallpapering. I know there are still people out there that think I sit around directing Wayne every time we do a remodel – perhaps with a cocktail in hand and a clipboard in the other (I actually quite like that idea) but the truth is, I’m just as much involved in the DIY around here as he is – I’m just normally the one yielding the camera! Β Two jobs I always tend to do is the painting and wallpapering around here. So I was absolutely thrilled that the paper was paste-the-wall which means there is absolutely no soaking time, no waiting for the paper to expand with the glue, no messing around with sloppy wet paper, no waiting around whatsoever. You simply apply your wallpaper adhesive to the wall and stick on the paper. SO EASY.
It’s also exceptional quality – nice and thick but with enough give to make it easy to wrap around the corners of the hearth. I’ve hung quite a lot of wallpaper in my time and I know good quality paper when I see it hang it ;) The better quality paper really makes such easy work of wallpapering.
As a little proof that I actually hung the wallpaper myself, Wayne actually grabbed my camera and took some pics as I was hanging it in my beat up jeans, old boots, oversized crappy jumper and unwashed hair – ALL THE GLAMOUR.
Also, even though I’ve lost quite a bitΒ of weight this past year, my ass has gone nowhere. #puertoricangirlproblems #babygotback
And here’s what it looked like once we’d put the mantle back into place. Bear in mind at this point the fireplace was stillΒ unpainted – I’veΒ painted it black since these pictures were taken!
Obviously, we still need to tile out the fireplace and create the hearth but I’m absolutely in love with the combination of this pattern with my chairs…
And I adore the contrast with the soft grey walls and moulding…
I wanted to also share a few other wallpapers from Eades Bespoke that caught my eye. They have some amazing designs so please do check out their site!! Also, the lovely peeps at Eades Bespoke are offering Swoon Worthy readers a limited time 20% off discount!! Whoop!
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Gorgeous no? I wish I had more walls to be honest with you – so many really unusual designs and they are all British designed and printed digitally on non-woven paper which gives the papers a beautiful crisp look that’s really easy to hang. They are also customisable for a small fee – so if you see something you like but need it perhaps in a different colourway, then get in touch with the kind peeps at Eades Bespoke. They’ve been such a pleasure to work with so please tell them I sent you! ;)
So back to the filming… well, of course, as is bound to happen, with Wayne being ill, he ended up giving it to me! So we are both currently battling illness and my energy levels this week have just gone to nothing, the room is still not completely ready to be seen and I’ve had to postpone the filming for another week to recover fully! Ack! Worst timing ever! So yeah, we are giving ourselves the weekend off to just rest and get ourselves better. But I couldn’t resist giving you a little sneaky peek at how things are coming along…
We are nearly there!! The only things left to do are the tiles for the fireplace and then finally we can finish the flooring (it still needs another coat of stain and then the poly on top of that which takes 5 days to fully cure). So once those are both done, then I’ll share the full reveal!
In the meantime, what do you think of the wallpaper? Are there any other designs from Eades Bespoke that caught your eye?
Disclaimer:Β I was not compensated for this post but did receive the wallpaperΒ free in exchange for my honest review. As always, all images, words and opinions are my very own. I only work with companies I really like and think you will too! Thanks for supporting the brands that support Swoon Worthy!
STUN-NING!!!!!!!
Kimberley, it’s going to be fricking amazing. Well, it is already, but that last photo **sigh** it’s perfect. Now bloody well sit down and rest will you?! In fact, get off your laptop right now :)
Lots of get well love xx
Aww thank you darling!! I’ve been trying to take it easy but I clearly have no idea how to do that lol Gah! Hope you guys are starting to feel better!! xxx
Bloody lovely! It’s looking marvellous – nice job on the papering – you’re welcome at mine any time! Thanks also for the intro to Eades bespoke – I shall be checking them out as the papers all look wonderful! Get well soon hun x
Ha! Ah thanks so much Jill! The papers are great, really impressed with the quality and colours! xxx
Oh my gosh!!!!!! I am so excited to see the dining room!!! That sneak peak literally had me swooning! Love the wallpaper. I admit, I was hesitant about it since I adored your dining room before, but that leak at the end was fantastic. Didn’t know you were Puerto Rican! Yay!! In Dominican but still have to do a shout out for Latina bloggers!. ?
Aww thank you! I knew there would be a lot of people who would miss the dark blue but so pleased you like the sneaky peek ;) And yay to Latina bloggers! I didn’t realise you were Dominican :D xxx
What a transformation – you gotta post before and after photos. It looks amazing.
By the way, I too got back baby, and wouldn’t have it any other way.
Ahh thank you Afa! And now I’ve got Sir Mix a Lot in my head! Ha! xx
The contrast.. The colours.. The woodwork.. Sigh. It’s beautiful as always Kimberley. I’m stalking around eyeing up my walls now seeing if one of the rooms could do with a spruce up.. ;)
Thanks so much Rebecca! So pleased you like it so far! xxx
Oh good Lord, it’s FABULOUS!!!!! I’m still dying over that paper. I think I may need it for my powder room. Do you think they’ll ship to the states?
Aww thank you! I’m so glad you like it – had to do justice to Marie, right?? ;) And YES they ship the States, I checked with them – just drop them an email, they are super accommodating and lovely at Eades Bespoke – ask for Jake! :D xxx
You are such a teaser! I cannot wait and see the finished product, I loving it so far.
Thank you Jessica!! Mwah! xxx
THAT framed print on THAT wallpaper! Amazing!! So excited to see the final space! :) xxx
Aww thank you! The print is just so good, isn’t it? I can totally see it in your place too ;) xx
Now that looks stunning, hope you both get better soon. We’ve got sunshine here a the moment its a beautiful evening so i’l send you some rays xxx
Aww thanks Pauline! The sun has been out here and there which has been so nice! Hope you’re having a lovely weekend my dear ;) xxx
This room is looking fantastic and the wallpaper is amazing!
Ahh thank you Sueli! So pleased you like it! xxx
Firstly, you have a mighty fine ass.
Secondly, that wallpaper is amazing, I love Eades’ unusual but fabulous designs! In your grid of favourite Eades wallpapers, what is the middle one in the first row called (pink floral one)? I can’t find it on their site, unless I’m being blind!
Your last photo has got everyone excited and it’s not surprising why!! Can’t wait to see it all done!!!!
P.S. Sucks about getting ill again, we’ve got a lot of lurgy going around here too :-(. Feel better soon!!
Thank you so much my dear! I know they responded on Twitter about the wallpaper but for anyone else reading, its a brand new design called named AK06 for now so email or call for more info or a sample!
And thank you, still feeling pretty rotten – wish it would just go away already!! Tired of being sick grrr! xxx
Stunning! What an amazing transformation especially the wallpaper. Great job..
Thank you so much Lavues! xxx
It’s the bomb! Man if I were speaking this aloud there’d be a fair few swear words going on just to enforce how flipping awesome it looks! You’ve got such an amazing eye and it’s so inspiring to see your individual style week after week. I can only hope that my novice skills improve as we work our way around our house. Get well soon! X
Hahaha! Love your comment Lucy and thank you so much! You are too sweet!! Mwah! Good luck with your own home too :) Ahh cheers, having an easy weekend in hopes of getting rid of this stupid cold for good! Hope you’re having a good one! xxx
Yup. You nailed it again. Feel better guys. Twice in as many weeks is just not fair.
Aww so pleased you like it Nadine!! And thank you, hate being ill, so stinkin’ inconvenient lol xxx
So so good! Love the sled sneaky peek ;)
Thank you lovely!! xxx
Kimberly. Kimberly. KIMBERLY. MY EYES. That last shot. I’m actually dying. That wallpaper is so incredible and it makes your fireplace look like a giant diamond!!! (from the pictures at least. I’m sure it’s 100x’s more fabulous in real life). Oh girl it is so damn glamorous. And that Blankened paint – I must try Farrow & Ball some time as I’ve heard nothing but very good things about their paint. It is expensive though, and as a renter I wouldn’t really see it as a smart investment. But it is for sure on the list for when we grow up and have a home of our own.
p.s. DAMN, GIRL. Baby got back and is looking FOINE. xx
Hahaha! Thank you my dear!! The paint is SO nice but agree, probably not worth investing in for a rental when there are plenty of good mid-range paints out there ;) But for a ‘grown up’ house? Hell yeah, bring it! And now I’ve got Sir Mix A Lot in my head… ;) Mwah! xxx
Oh WOW! Soooo different then before, but SO freakin’ fabulous! Me gusta! :)
Oh my god, lady – this is going to be SO AMAZING! That wallpaper is absolutely incredible!!! Perfection with the black mantel and brass light and that beautiful art! <3
I totally missed this post! It’s looking SO gorgeous! I really really can’t wait to see it all now – the suspense is killing me! And I might use even more exclamation marks then too!! Xx
It looks like the website for the wallpaper is down! Too bad – I really wanted to replicate what you did with your space. Thanks for sharing.
I’m so sorry – I actually think they’ve gone out of business sadly :( xxx