Have We Found The Salon Wallpaper?!

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[@StBridgit]

At this stage it might be worth working with an interior designer who has access to exclusive wallpapers that you won't find in a regular shop. I think the room is worth it if you can find something that truly fits.

[@mdelong]

I agree. I’d find this job overwhelming.

[@katehobbs2008]

Hi Carole, I would stay away from gold in the wallpaper, personally. In my opinion, it will detract from the gold foil, and be overshadowed or made dull by contrast with the gold foil. I do like the cool grey of the original paper. But I am sure that you will make a good decision.

[@kimberlyearly8918]

I agree. I'd also be afraid it would just be too much gold.

[@hildaovalle1455]

I totally agree with you. The gold will be overkill

[@teepeeX]

Yes I think the darker powder blue would like great

Hi Kate, I'm still searching for one that grabs my heart!

[@glennmcgee1729]

I think you should continue searching for a wallpaper that that really grabs you, Carole. Will the color of your draperies have an impact on what color and pattern you ultimately choose?

I'm going to, it has to be right in my heart Cx

[@barbarawilson2991]

I agree, no gold in the paper.... rather silver and then rethink the paint colour. You may want the gold you have already added to stand out? Just my thoughts.😊

[@maryland8532]

The door is so lovely and the hard work will making it a thing of beauty!

[@boessheila50]

Awesome u found ur desired wallpaper!!! Another WIN WIN. AND ADRIAN IS REALLY DOING WELL WITH CHARGING THE CAR AND THE BIG ECO POWER BOOSTER FOR ELECTRICS PLUS HIS TOOLS!!! NOTHING CAN STOP U PPL NOW WITH MORE SOLAR PANNELS!!!👍👍

[@dellaroux]

What's missing is the lavender and pink tones in the wallpaper. The lavender is being interpreted as grey in the machine, or maybe the ink is doing that; if a more pink gradation instead of the light grey/ivory/etc. were used, it might print with a more pearlescent tone as well. Mes deux centimes...

[@caroomsan9552]

The salon is worthy of that furniture. I really like this channel. You are troopers, always working and not sitting back on your laurels but going immediately to the next project. Kudos to both of you.

Thank you 😊

[@jlebo001]

So exciting that you are getting closer to finding your perfect wallpaper... hand in there!!!

[@lorassorkin]

Carole, it's thrilling to see the results of your countless hours of hard work! I do wonder if wallpaper distribution works there like here in the states. Here, paint stores have run of the mill, vinyl papers. We can go to design stores to see the higher-end designer papers, which I think is what you're looking for. They're probably online, and since this isn't your first rodeo, you likely know this. I'm just anxious for you to fall in LOVE with the right one!

My heart isn't in any of these, but keep watching Cx

[@nicolawarren6492]

I love the gold tone paper. Beautiful pattern too!

[@clairejarts]

I imagine you’ve probably looked at the Zuber wallpapers? I suspect they cost the moon and then some, but they have a huge variety of very appropriate historic damask designs, and you can even customize the colours. Would it be worth the splurge?

[@elisabeth6108]

Yes, like their 10168...

[@littleskittles7733]

I especially like their La Pavlova embossed print collection.

[@timo09125]

Definately great options there!

Oh wow I've just looked at these, they are stunning, but the cost is too !! Cx

[@clairejarts]

@ Yes, I knew about the company, and knew it was a highly upscale, historic, handmade product, but didn't have a real idea of the cost. I can well imagine you balking at the price! But be patient...... the right thing will come up. Maybe Anna from Honfleur could help you come up with a design you could lino-print for a hand-made look. You seem to have the patience of Job for the detail work!

[@marienugent9860]

So impressed with your skills and positive approach to hard work. You’re very blessed.

[@charc9009]

I really like the silver. I think using both silver and gold will keep it from being overwhelmed by one color. I like mixing metals!

[@jonimarchese7655]

The pattern is beautiful, the color is a little hard to determine through my computer, I know Carole you will choose the best one. Take care of your headache. Love from NY.

Thank you Joni, it was sunstroke, we spent too long at the car boot sale! My heart isn't in any of these, but keep watching, there's more!!!!

[@carolesmith6620]

Great work on the candiler

[@carolesmith6620]

Sorry not finished my text, I like the gold or silver wallpaper both look good Carole, Adrian is doing a good job on the door great video x 💕🌼🌼🤗

[@cindylenie794]

I remember sepia photos from the early to mid 20th century that were hand colored. Were you to paint colors onto ok your monochromatic printed paper this could be very effective. Think of Wallace Nutting, “The Coming out of Rosa.”

[@LaughingInTiny]

Part of what you're running into with the wallpaper is that you want the kind of luxe feel you can't get with contemporary wallpapers from a book. You simply can't properly pair gold leafed details with basic paper. The tactile quality you want isn't available without going bespoke in materials and artistry. I still think the original should be handpainted. I know it sounds like a lot, but after hand leafing all the ceiling trim it's not really. What I would do is have your original that your daughter did up, paste it up as a guide and then do a very slight metallic wash where you wish, and either hand gouache it in particular areas to add depth or even make and use various stencils to layer on with a thicker medium and build it up. Not THICK... just enough to give the impression of layers of paint. So it WILL be handpainted but not like you have to do the whole thing from nothing. It's how complex handpainted fabric wallpapers were done to begin with. If you're super fancy you can do it in a linen or silk paper and that will add the natural sheen that gives the depth you want. Yes it's a ton of work compared to just papering a wall but it will give you the feeling you want in the room. Anything stock isn't going to fit now that you've levelled up the room.

[@sheilam4964]

@Andrea Bell - "Part of what you're running into with the wallpaper is that you want the kind of luxe feel you can't get with contemporary wallpapers from a book. You simply can't properly pair gold leafed details with basic paper. The tactile quality you want isn't available without going bespoke in materials and artistry. " These words express my thoughts and feelings better than my own limited knowledge can express. In my own words I am only able to say "the store bought wallpaper doesn't have the right feel to it. They all look 'childish' in comparison." But Carol has never failed to pull off miracles with what she has to work with so I'm dying to she what she comes up with. Secretly I'm hoping she is able to replicate the original paper. I like it that much.

[@susandewolfe4876]

Carol always looks so pretty when she's wearing white. Angel and Dick their door "grate" off easily in Season 9 and restored it. It looked magnificent. Cheers from Toronto

[@katherineleavitt7275]

Carole I love the Damask wallpaper, I think the gold with the cream back ground would be gorgeous with your gold leaf on the ceiling and chandelier I wouldn't go with the silver. Maybe you can find a wallpaper with a very light delicate gold with the cream background. God Bless Kathy 🇺🇸

[@naominixon6332]

I love the printed wallpaper SO much, those roses are divine

[@sandraberry612]

I love both samples of wallpaper Carole,it’s stunning, loving the texture & pattern,my favourite is the gold ! perfect for a Chateau 👌 So happy you got the chandelier fixed,it was worth the trip back to UK 🇬🇧 Good luck with choosing the wallpaper!!! 🤞💕🥰

I need luck Sandra, thank you

[@kessalungull8956]

Thank you for the good chuckle , enjoyed the wrap up at the end of this weeks video. Keep up the search, you’ll know. When your heart sings that will be it. Take care and have a good week.

[@Valmtg]

Oh those chandelier arms are back together again. that's a huge relief! That wallpaper journey though is still quite a long ways away. But, nevertheless the room is one step closer to being finished!

Correct about the paper, I'm still looking for the one!

[@albertpeckham8708]

The grande salon is supposed to IMPRESS. Sadly....grey doesn't IMPRESS. It's not a place where one has card games. It's supposed to be a very special place where one goes on occasion to enjoy.

[@lindamounts2193]

With those carvings, gilt and chandelier, it will impress no matter what she chooses.

[@teresac.doliveira8689]

Very nice meeting Beth. I am amazed that you can charge your car with the solar unit!

It's brilliant

[@barbarageer2345]

I love the gold toned paper. It would go great with all the gold leaf your doing. So glad the light fixtures got fixed.

[@lynnmahoney6283]

After all the meticulous work that you both have done in this room, don’t give up now to find just the “right” paper ❤❤

[@kimesser2318]

I love the gray one. So pretty

[@kimberly_erin]

Those papers are so beautiful. I loved the god but the contrast with the silver was also striking! Congratulations on your chandelier parts. You welder friend is impressive.

He did a great job, better than my wallpaper hunting for sure!

[@kimberly_erin]

@ I know I love wallpaper, but the one time I had a room that needed papering, I could not find even one decent paper! My local shop seemed to only have paper fit for a nursery, which I supposed would be fine if I had children 🤣

[@jainatacketttackett8775]

If you use 2 rolls of paper to begin, alternating one strip from roll A and then a strip from roll B, you will knock out wasting paper on repeats in most all cases. or at least lessen the waste.

[@penihavir1777]

I think maybe your reproduction paper looks flat in part because it truly is made from different shades of the same color (hue). There aren’t highlights and lowlights in slightly different hues. However, I totally understand that in order to fix that, someone with the right skills would need to truly re-produce the original, possibly using paint on paper (unless they were an expert with the new digital art tools).

[@claudiamann7111]

I hope one of the wallpapers works. I thought the gold toned looked very nice with the paint color and gold leaf. The phone can be deceiving with the colors though. So glad you can now get the chandelier put back together. Thanks so much.

No I’m back my next job is to finish the chandelier. 🤞

[@kdean9537]

Hi Carole & Adrian, hope the wallpaper works out for you, love the gold! Glad you got your light fixture fixed. I'm with Adrian to take off the grill work on the doors to sandblast. Thank you so much for sharing, take care! lots of love, Kathy x 💖

[@Ragnar8504]

I'd consider having a professional conservator look at the original wallpaper. My suspicion is that it might have been much more colourful originally!

[@carolynellis387]

Toile de Jouy is a possibility as they come in different colour ways

[@pennydocherty8409]

Have you thought about stencilling a pattern on the walls using a projector then painting it. You would get exact colours and pattern you want. You seem to have the patience

[@kimberlyearly8918]

I think she would have to add shading to give it depth. They're not happy with what he printed partially because it looked too flat. I'd say she would rather avoid doing that much stenciling.

Penny I'm not that good!!!

[@pennydocherty8409]

@ I think you are, or would it be as cheap to stencil and let someone else paint, Someone like Michael petherick he can do tromp l'oeil

[@mounbakko5871]

.. that riff of the opening sends one into a desire of expectation with not wanting it to end.

[@cherylstraub5970]

Did you know you can use heat to remove paint? There are infrared lamps that will lift paint up easily.

[@bethbleas8378]

Trust your instincts! The one on the left, mimics the moldings !!

[@daniellehendriks5992]

If you want really beautiful wallpaper, search for Eiffinger wallpapers. They sell them here in the Netherlands but in sure they sell in other countries as well

[@farmyardflavours]

i love your channel and chateau and your creativity

Thank you!

[@lindamounts2193]

Me, too!

[@SusieMonk-jh8tj]

You are both such a talented team and are doing a fabulous job. This may be too late but the method used to drape your curtains in the salon is called French Stringing. It is simply a case of putting round curtain rings on the back and then passing cord through them. Remember the Tarts Knickers of the 80’s? I have a couple of curtain making books from when we lived in UK. I would gladly send them to you if they would help. Good luck with all you are doing.

Susie,, so sorry for the late reply. No never heard of french stringing, but I think I understand. I've have trouble trying to get the bottom look right. Books are far too expensive to post, but thank you anyway. You could always photo the page and email me at [e-mail]

[@littleskittles7733]

Perhaps there are French wallpaper companies with antique prints that are available for order. I did poke about on the web and found a very interesting print from the company "Zuber"...their "La Pavlova" wall paper collection offers embossed prints that you might find interesting.

That was a very good find, the papers are gorgeous. Keep watching and hopefully Bethany will add to this Wednesday's vlog, a paper I love very similar. Thank you for the great suggestion Cx

[@angelhelen84]

I think the orginal wall paper the most - I wish there was a way to make it work.

[@Smalfry47]

I still love the pattern of the original paper……

[@stephaniegaromon3244]

Getting the wallpaper right is crucial to the room. I think you are on the right track but there has to be more choices so you don’t settle. Love those doors and the grillwork. xx

Stephanie,the search continues....

[@lorrainemotter1903]

I like the original design that's on the wall, but think there might be a little too much detail that is dark. Of course without really seeing it in person, it's hard to pinpoint the issue. This will sound strange, but what if you use a medium blue or blue-gray to bring out a little detail in the design, maybe a little red on other parts, on a cream background, with gold highlights in the design. Just thinking outside the box. I feel like to get what you want, you will need to try other colors. That's when I pull out the color wheel. Good Luck and can't wait to see what you find.

Thank you Lorraine, searching!

[@jocampbell9605]

Laura Ashley Josette Dove grey & white Damask Smooth Wallpaper is not too dissimilar to the original, Farrow and Ball also have a beautiful wallpaper based on 18th century French designs called St Antoine and Little Greene have Versailles. Good luck.

Yes Carole has seen these but decided against in this room

[@dellaroux]

Maybe you already do this, but my mom used to mix borax and bicarbonate of soda with water for stripping paint or varnish from furniture before refinishing it. Might work on walls and doors as well.

[@rfhiotis]

Definitely the gold with the cream colour paint. Noticed also it matches the colour tones of the outside brickwork

[@gardencreated]

Hi guys - by chance have you seen the Bonaparte range from Little Green. Might be worth a look……..

[@litsakoutoula3071]

Go with the gold one Carole! It will be excellent!

[@eiraparry3123]

Enjoyed seeing you both again lovely wallpapers

[@madelinerivers4603]

​Maybe you could get Anna from 'How to Renovate a Chateau...' to teach you how to cut a linoleum block and show you how to create your own. I think you are just missing the dimensional look.

[@myrtlesnow2397]

The original paper looks to be a grisaille from the Victorian era. It was probably hand blocked with many different layers and shades to get the look, not printed on a machine which is why they can't find anything comparable.

[@LCamp-cr7fs]

Basically a great idea! But I think lino cuts are not the style Carole is looking for. However, Anna has art training and might know techniques that enhance brocade type of wallpapers to give them a more dimensional, hand painted effect.

[@madelinerivers4603]

@@LCamp-cr7fs I watched her wallpaper video bought 2 lino blocks and used her technique with a double stencil baroque pattern . Carole is much more talented than me. She could do this! She has poured herself into this salon, please don't let her settle!

[@LCamp-cr7fs]

@Madeline Rivers Yes, I have and think her style is terrific. I just think that Carole might be happier with a hand painted look that gives dimension and depth similar to the details she did on the ceiling. And I do think that she is talented, but perhaps not as knowledgeable about different mediums.

[@judihopewell2499]

I agree the design lacks definition but if you have to choose a grey one from the bottom…

[@madamemarlene4755]

Hi… have you thought of a beautiful 19th chinoiserie silk paper? It would be so elegant and ‘d’époque’.😊

[@rikkibiermann465]

So interesting! Rikki Biermann, Pretoria, South Africa 🇿🇦

[@irenes.vestergaard357]

I believe there are companies who specializes in old historical wallpapers. They collect original samples and copies them. I’ve seen something about that in a Swedish television program a couple of years ago. Good luck with the search for your beautiful salon 🥰 Good work there! 💪🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😍

[@nolawilson2008]

definitely gold ...the silver hurts my eyes ...x from Queensland

[@jenwhitelife2464]

Hi you two! The wallpaper in the gold was stunning. I also would like fabric? Or tapestry? Well. My dear Carole, artist in residence, your taste is wonderful. Thank you for sharing your life! God bless you and yours. Love, jenwhite 🥰 ❤ 💖 ♥

Thank you Jennifer!

[@bobolpatrick3789]

Bonsoir je vous conseil, d'allez sur le site des papiers peint Zuber juste pour l'inspiration et voir leurs archives qui remontent au XVIII siècle ,le tout est accessible en ligne

[@kirkshrum6222]

Beth is an excellent model for the wallpaper, is that your side job while you go to school? Nice the chandelier got fixed! Let’s see if Adrian remembers how it goes together, I know I wouldn’t. Lol. Cheers Kirk

I think your eyes need a good wash Kirk! The lighting in this video was not on my side 😂😂 I look so tired!! -Beth

[@vbee3571]

I think the gold wallpaper is a little (ok-a lot) too “Las Vegas.”

[@rosadorsey3027]

I liked the 1st gold one you showed in the book. First page.

[@kimberlyearly8918]

I'm not sure what you should choose but I'd be afraid the gold paper might be a little overkill with gold.🤷‍♀️

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

Happy the chandelier got repaired. I like the idea of either going with high end wallpaper or having Carole hand paint it. A grand salon needs grand wallpaper. I think there is a company Angel and Stephanie utilized to make historical wallpaper from a copy taken from their chateau. It’s worth a check. Thanks for sharing 😍😘

I can't paint it, I'm not an artist! Cx

[@angelagalloway5486]

Angie has gold glitter gold cream designer wall paper it’s shined pretty with lamps on in my lounge 🥰

[@normamurray4450]

Wow Carole, I wouldn't want to be choosing just the right wallpaper to go with all your gold leaf work etc., etc., Whew, glad it's not my decision! No doubt you'll find just the right colour and pattern!

Let’s hope so!

[@janettaylor3182]

The gold will match with what you've done already you both are so clever at what you are doing , too costly to get a designer in and the wallpaper is expensive you have to save money where you can to spend on something else , both of you make a brilliant team and wished I'd have thought of what you are doing so many rooms to put you're own design thoughts into I'd be in my element bless you both you are who you are a bug pat on the back my love to you both ❤

There are so many rooms im glad there's no time element here!!!!

[@janettaylor3182]

@ You've the time it takes what you have done and you're hubby doing the floors on his own you've both done a amazing job you care ❤

[@jackiestewart5062]

Love following your journey.

[@janicecrowley1246]

Just a suggestion Have you tried Dulux Trade Centre for wallpaper books!

[@annecraig1040]

Carole and Adrian, your salon DESERVES exquisite, luxury, DESIGNER wallpaper. They exist, and you need to find someone who can give you access to the various makers of them. As few rolls as you need for your panels, and as the wallpaper will be there for many years, it is worth the expense and effort to "get it right."

I'm not happy with the samples, but I will get it right, even if it takes another year!

[@debbierudolph9489]

I think a beautiful blue and gold wallpaper will be stunning.

[@dawnyockey1475]

I like the middle one of the five. It’s not necessarily gray or gold, but I agree, not sure if any of them are the one

[@irenebrown3144]

Another lovely video.

[@cherylstraub5970]

can the paper be printed with more than one color? the original seems to be printed with a tan, grey and cream.

I can print whatever is on the artwork. We will get there eventually. I hope….

[@janeblandford852]

You are getting there Carole.....slow but sure!

[@kilncurvis7057]

I like #3 on the wall paper tint. But that gold wallpaper looks good too. About the generators. How easy is the solar charger system? I would love to invest in something like this one day.

Hiya! The solar panels are unbelievably easy! No wiring or anything is require of you, you just plug them into whatever you’d like to charge (power station or car etc.) and that’s it, they will start working!

[@suehall3298]

Great job on the welding🤗👍 Like the good wall paper 👍🤗 The front doors will look Amazing👍🤗 🍾🍷🍷 Love Sue❤❤❤🇬🇧❤❤

Thanks Sue!

[@teepeeX]

Don't use paint stripper use a heat lamp for paint ... heats for few seconds then scraps off. Great weld on chandelier ... sand blast the grills

[@nativetexson]

If I had to choose one of the three wall treatments from today's video, I would choose #1, the silver (or gray).

[@kylieharrison3782]

Seeing the paper you were looking at i now think its too matchy matchy. I think you need a pale blue and ivory cream wall paper.

[@debbierudolph9489]

Why don't you go back to the William Morris wallpaper designs like you used in the first room. His designs are stunning.

[@ivysavage5569]

I’ve got no idea, but either wallpaper looks good to me. Can’t wait to see the door Adrian’s working on bought back to life

The door looks really nice in the bare wood, but the chandelier comes first

[@angelagalloway5486]

Needs to be shown natural afternoon light the paper

[@buffmontana4203]

Have you ever considered fabric for wall coverings applied with liquid starch?

[@laurentbeaulieu4443]

Happy to see that the chandelier branches could be repaired. As for the wallpaper, I like the soft yellow approach, more relaxing than the grey.

[@pennyneal2456]

If you can sandblast the grill then you can wash the window before it is replaced. Bonus!

[@laurel7570]

It’s going to be a beautiful room.

[@candyphillips2642]

I love the gold paper! 💛

[@sherriewhitehead7279]

Look at DESIGNER GUILD. Beautiful papers.

[@hildaovalle1455]

Hi, I love your work and definitely consider your dilemma. From the perspective of the viewer, I found the gold color wall paper to be too yellow. I think that the one being held outside by the young girl is probably a better choice but, take your time with this project. Wall paper’s price has gone through the roof so it can be a very pricy mistake. The salon is turning out so majestic that I wish I could see it in person. Beautiful work in deed.

Thank you Hilda, I'm certainly taking my time choosing, it's been over a year!!!

[@nancytysor7098]

The beige colors go with gold best.. grey should be with silver.

[@tzok09]

Ask Phillip at Lalande he has great taste.

[@LaPrincessa1947]

Your videos are almost always too short...I enjoy them so much and get caught up in what you are doing and then it ends and I have to wait. But that's to show you how interesting your videos are - especially this wallpaper hunt. BTW, I'm for keeping it as similar to original as possible - even if you have to hand paint some silver onto paper! I'll volunteer to do the hand painting if you fly me over there - LOL! I do have a degree in art from CSULB. And again, I enjoy your family and all that dry wit! Love it! Ok. On to "Project Salon Wallpaper."

I’ll send the helicopter over to pick you up. 😂

[@rjb9886]

As always, you leave me wanting more. You might want to post a some other countries’ EcoFlow links so all purchases benefit you. If you get credit from all purchases using your discount code that wouldn’t matter.

You should be able to change countries within the website. I will check as that’s a good idea!

[@lisadurban3525]

Just noticed on Terry and Ash's visit to Chateau de Colombe that in the video that the first bedroom of Patrick and Stuarts shown, where Ash and Terry stayed has a very similar wallpaper to the one you have ordered, with similar background. Don't know if looking at it will help you decide if you like it.

We will have a look. Thanks!

[@johnwilliamtuckey2796]

Sorry about your frustration with the wallpaper! Something will come by soon I hope. But you know Carol if you settle for something you aren't crazy about; It will bug you for every! The two of you are amazing! Love you guy's! ❤

Very true John, I'm still searching

[@charlesstafford8290]

Question, was the sample of the original wallpaper cleaned in any way before trying this. That might bring out the original color a little more.

Hi Charles. Yes we cleaned it as best as we could. The original was so faded that it made Beth’s work very difficult

[@turawolfe2841]

The original salon wall covering looks to me like it is by Fortuny. Have you looked at their wall coverings?

I have yes, but can't find one there, thank you anyway Cx

[@shannonbaldus5458]

The man in the blue shirt reminds me of MAX HEADROOM. LOL

😂