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Wallpaper 101
Discover the versatility that makes wallpaper such an artful, enduring design tool.
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Learn to Break the Rules
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Remember, there is an art to hanging wallpaper. If you plan to install it yourself, do a little homework and get the process down in advance. There is nothing worse than mismatched panels or puckered paper (precision is doubly important when dealing with scenic prints, like the flowery paper shown at left).
Once you're comfortable with the technique, however, start thinking outside the box. Everyone expects to see striped paper placed vertically, for example. Consider using it horizontally instead.
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