Oh What a Bit Of Paper Can Do!

For today's met Monday I thought I would revisit my first Met Monday. Over the course of my blog, which is still relatively new, I have been asked repeatedly about the harlequin pattern on the back of my bookshelves. Is it painted? Is it Wallpaper? Is it distressed? Since this post was originally done way back when and way before many of you had joined me on a regular basis I had shared the story of my bookcases. Today I am re posting the post that explains how these came to be as well as my powder room ceiling. So to answer your enquires......IT IS WALLPAPER!
One double roll did it all. What impact for thirty or so dollars.

The powder room ceiling after and below before.

I thought I would start my first Met Monday with a project I did a couple years back when we bought this home. I am one that definitely believes in the saying "it is all in the details". I especially think this is true when you are decorating your home. The detail can be large or it can be small and subtle, whichever it is, it is the one thing that can make a room "sing". I think usually it is something a bit unexpected. This particular project really began with a double roll of distressed harlequin wallpaper. I had bought it for my powder room ceiling. Upon returning home with it I quickly realized I needed it and HAD to have it in my bookshelves as well. It is one detail I have been very happy with! The before bath picture already has the walls painted red. But you can see the white ceiling. Kinda blah. That powder room just needed some bling. So I added the harlequin paper. Ever try to get a picture of a 3' X 8' powder room ceiling? Not the easiest but you get the idea! The picture of the built in book case is a bit more obvious on the before and after! Enjoy! To See more wonderful Metamorphosis Monday projects visit Susan at betweennapsontheporch.