The Boudoir Transformation Project

Tuesday 15th February 2011

Following on from last week's BIBA love, I was delighted to discover that Barbara Hulanicki has collaborated with high street giant Next to produce a range of stunning wall coverings. As they describe it: “The Hulanicki Flock collection is an affordable, unique wallpaper range which gives flock a long overdue contemporary interpretation. The ultra fashionable colour palette echoes Hulanicki's high fashion heritage”.
This designer wallpaper collection is printed on clay-coat papers and offers a wonderful matt finish accentuated with metallic and gloss embellishments.

My particular favourite is the Diva Oyster wallpaper at £22 a roll. See below.

 

Real Flock Ophelia Ice Cream Paper at £60

 

Have a browse here http://www.next.co.uk/shopping/homeware

I've decided my next interior project is going to be the transformation of the master bedroom into a boudoir, and I think my boyfriend is getting a bit nervous. I've promised to be tasteful. He gave me free reign, (mainly because I think he can't be bothered to get involved as he knows he'll end up doing all the dirty jobs!).

So far, I've selected a lovely antique chandelier to be the centrepiece, which means getting rid of my trusty ceiling fan (it will be missed in summer) but even though it's wonderfully practical, I have to admit it's got a bit dated.

I still need to decide on a colour scheme as well. I think a palette of neutrals to complement the Diva Oyster wallpaper will work best. I'm seriously considering paying someone to do the painting this time, as normally I insist on doing it myself, and then get angry because (despite the use of many rolls of masking tape) I still find splodges of paint on the skirting boards and coving...

I like doing it myself though, that's the whole point of DIY surely?