Many of my interior design clients and friends ask me about wallpaper. In Japan, regular walls almost always have wallpaper of some kind, whereas in the U.S., we mostly have sheetrock and paint. My personal preference as an interior designer is always wallpaper, thanks to the more advanced approach to decorating it offers. I sometimes use it to enhance the natural elements in my design, bringing more texture to any room in your home in San Francisco.
Wallpaper is a delicate textile which can work to elevate any home design with its pattern, texture and color. Simply put, paint and rookie designers cannot do that. There is a lot involved in selecting the proper materials for the wallpaper installation process, which many people often overlook, thinking it’s a simple task. Working with an interior designer will ensure that your wallpaper makes for a classy and timeless addition to your home, as opposed to it potentially looking cheap or out of place with the rest of your home décor in the East Bay.
Many think that wallpaper goes out of style, but that’s a myth I work hard to try and dispel. Some people want to repaint rooms in different paint colors many times, always trying to keep up with modern trends and home design fads. Keep in mind that if you try to do this with wallpaper, it’s expensive and not easy to do. If you are someone who changes your mind quickly and often, then wallpaper is likely not for you. However, if you are looking to make a statement in any space in your home, it’s one of the best interior design upgrades any homeowner can benefit from.
There are so many bold, mild and subtle patterns and colors that balance and complete your home design, which completely transforms your space. When installed by professionals, wallpaper is a simple way to upgrade any room without having to knock down walls or make dramatic changes to the layout of your home in San Francisco. Here I’m going to share some of my recent projects as an interior designer, so you can see examples of how wallpaper has improved the aesthetic of homes throughout the local area. You’ll see that wallpaper isn’t just for use in the bedroom, as it can be added to workplaces and offices to create more light and space.
Yoko Oda Interior Design Project Examples
1. Bold and Fun Statement Wallpaper
I created a focal point in this kid’s “jungle” bedroom in Lafayette, CA. The wallpaper has an amazing wood texture and is indestructible, which makes it ideal for your children’s bedroom. You don’t have to have wallpaper in all walls, and instead can just make a statement by adding one or two walls worth of the design.
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Wood vinyl wallpaper from Thibaut
2. Bathroom Vinyl Wallpaper
This subtle practical vinyl wallpaper works to enhance textures in a primary bathroom in the East Bay. It just goes to show that wallpaper isn’t only for the living room and bedroom, as it can make a huge difference anywhere in your home.
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Grass textured “Performance” wallpaper from Thibaut
3. A Subtle Office Upgrade
I added this subtle but high impact shimmering natural grass cloth wallpaper in an office in the East Bay. It offers more light to the room, which also benefits from the natural light from the large windows.
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Grass cloth wallpaper from Winfield Thybony Design
4. A Private Dining Room in San Francisco
A bold statement for a small private dining room in a San Francisco Japanese restaurant. Nothing but wallpaper was used for this project, but the transformation to the space was absolutely incredible and works to set the mood for diners.
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Commercial grade vinyl mercury glass gilded gold wallpaper from MDC
I want to help all of my clients to make the most out of their space. No matter what type of room or building you are looking to upgrade, I’ll be here to support you with your next interior design project. Every space I work on strives to tell a story, which anyone who walks into your home or workplace will be excited to learn more about. Wallpaper is the ideal material to upgrade any room in your home or office this year, and with endless options on offer, you’ll have no trouble finding a suitable wallpaper to improve the aesthetic of your home. Get in touch with me today to learn more about how we can incorporate wallpaper into your next project.
