Room Inspiration Part 2: Monkey Wallpaper

Originally, this De Gournay monkey wallpaper adorned a dining room in my last Room Inspiration.  It now decorates a teen's bedroom, one with an eye for color and slightly overbearing,  design obsessed parents (who could that be?).  Hung on one wall, behind the bed, this colorful wallpaper creates a whimsical and glamorous setting.  By mixing modern and traditional pieces, the space becomes both classic and current. Take a look:

The Gigi nightstand provides great hideaway storage and a big pop of color.

Blu Dot's full size Nook bed adds a modern touch to the room.

Satellite rug: CB2

The Edland dresser from Ikea has a more traditional  look offsetting the ultra modern bed.

A cluster of West Elm industrial pendants hung in the center of the room replicate the wallpaper's color scheme.

Need I say more......everything old is new again.

Philippe Starck's Bo Chair 

Ok, now that you've seen the monkey wallpaper used in two very different settings tell me which one you like best.  Click here to see the dining room.

Can't wait to see your picks!

Room Inspiration: Monkey Wallpaper

Since I haven't been able to get this wallpaper from  House Beautiful out of my mind,  I decided to create a room around it.   Actually, two rooms.  This week you'll see how this paper inspires a dining room and next week how it inspires a child's bedroom.  Take a look:

The weathered veneer of  Bungalow 5's Fairfax table offsets the sheen of the wallpaper.

 The textured, circular pattern  in the Meri Drum chandelier (from Oly) mimics the paper pattern.

Crate and Barrel's Passion Flower Plate. 

Dahlia placemat and napkin from Crate and Barrel.

Suzanne Sharp's Dippy Orange rug grounds the room and adds a pop of color.

Hans Wegner's wishbone chair softens the lines of the rectangular table with its curvy shape.

Koo de Kir's glossy vases

The Thurston Buffet from Clayton Gray Home adds of touch of glamour to the room, great storage space and a surface area for entertaining.

Stay tuned in the coming weeks for a monkey wallpaper inspired bedroom.