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The article focuses on the business strategy of wallpaper manufacturer Birge Co. Inc. to strengthen its paperhanging service. It outlines the plans of president George K. Birge for business development which include improving do-it-yourself papers to develop sales, promoting the brand of the manufacturer and demonstration a better merchandising job. The Birge Quick Wall Covering to be introduced by the company to consumers is featured.

The article offers information on the American interior designer and founder of the Dongia Inc. Angelo Donghia. It stated about Donghia's first job in New York was with Yale Burge Interiors and mentioned that he got inspiration from Michel Frank and other designers. It also discusses about his business of towels and fabrics, sofas and wallpapers and about his family.

The article discusses the use of wallpaper in decorating kitchens. It states that wallpapers were found in rural or poor kitchens during the Victorian period, and cites the availability of papers with kitchen motifs in the 1930s. It further reveals that wallpapered kitchens became popular during the 1940s and throughout the 1950s. Some tips for selecting wallpapers are also provided.

The article offers tips for hanging residential wallpapers. It emphasizes the importance of cleaning the surface before covering the wallboard. It also suggests that one should paint the wall a dark color before installing a dark paper to prevent the appearance of white lines between strips. Moreover, Bradbury & Bradbury Art Wallpapers recommends the use of disposable razor blades in cutting hand-printed paper with trim edges.

The article offers 75 home improvements that each cost less than 75 dollars. Ideas offered include wallpapering the back wall of an alcove, putting in a polished brass peephole on the front door, and stenciling a botanical motif onto plain white roller shades. Other suggestions include hanging a mail-and-key organizer by the front door, lining a small closet with cedar panels, and painting a border on bathroom walls.

The article presents 6 easy ideas which can be helpful in making plain walls colorful and attractive. A chevron pattern can be painted on a section of the wall to create a 3D illusion and in this trick different shades of the same colour family are used. Finials, which are decorative pieces, have become graphic wall decorations that can also be used for hanging items such as hats and scarves. Wallpapers that mimic timber panelling, concrete, even stone, can also be used on plain walls.

The article focuses on Adelphi Paper Hangings, a wallpaper manufacturer in Sharon Springs, New York. Adelphi has a workshop and showroom dedicated to reproducing wallpaper designs from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries which come from several organizational archives. It imparts that co-owners Steve Larson and Chris Ohrstrom have pieced together information on old printing techniques for Adelphi. It notes that Larson was invited to lecture about their printing technique in Mâcon, France.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for hanging wallpaper.

The article presents do-it-yourself home projects for the holiday season. Wallpaper a smaller room such as the foyer or a powder room. It cites the benefits of painting the front door and polishing the brassware. Secure loose tiles on the fireplace while cleaning off dirt or soot as well. Upgrade hardware such as switch plates, outlet covers and heating registers.

The article focuses on the usefulness of wallpaper in order to change our home interiors, by selecting the correct color, different patterns and finishes to enhance our home beauty.

The article presents information on the renovation of a 1914 house by Jill Borelli and Joe Borelli in Burlingame, California. Jill wallpapered every room of the house. Joe, a housepainter by profession, painted the walls by using Kelly-Moore paint in Antique White. Jill hosts sales of antiques at the garage three to five times a year. The article also presents several photographs of the house.

This article discusses the application of wallpapers in home decoration. Wallpaper can push boundaries beyond what a coat of paint can do. It enlivens walls with textures or patterns or both. And as a bonus, it masks minor imperfections in plaster and dry wall, too. But as often as homeowners attempt to hang paper themselves, they rarely get it right, cursing their peeling seams and mismatched patterns. Paying attention to the order in which the paper goes up ensures that the chosen pattern will stay well-matched and look straight.

Focuses on vintage wall papers. Variety of wall designs; Tips on how to handle wallpaper properly; Lists of store where to buy wallpapers.

In the late 1960s, artist Dorothea Tanning set aside her paintbrushes and took up scissors and her sewing machine. The sewing machine was a portable Singer that had accompanied her from Galesburg, Illinois, to Manhattan, New York City, to Sedona, Arizona, and across the Atlantic to France. Tanning's fabrics were acquired on expeditions to the Marché Saint-Pierre, an emporium near the Sacré-Cœur in Paris, France. Attending a concert in 1969 at the Maison de la Radio in Paris, Tanning heard artist Karlheinz Stockhausen conduct his own composition Hymnen. In the ensemble titled Hô tel du Pavot, Chambre 202, created for Tanning's 1974 retrospective at the Centre National d' Art Contemporain in Paris, a shabby room with dated wallpaper and wainscoting is peopled by tweed figures burgeoning out of the fireplace and furniture.

Provides a historical background on the use of printed wallpapers to decorate interior spaces in homes and buildings. Designs of the wallpapers produced in the early period; Highlights of the exhibition 'Rooms With a View: Landscape & Wallpaper,' at the Copper-Hewitt, National Design Museum in New York City; Information on wallpaper collecting.

Provides techniques on the use of wallpaper in small spaces. Trompe l'oeill wallpaper for linen closet; Handling vintage wallpaper; Wallpapering a child's closet.

Part II. Provides strategies for wallpapering and paperhanging. Papering a ceiling; Edging stairs; Covering an outlet; Fitting a dormer; Papering an archway.

Offers advise on how to hang wallpapers, according to wallpaper expert Scott McDonald. Selection of a design; Suggestions on how to prepare the walls; Wallpapering tools; Gluing and booking; Hanging and trimming of the wallpaper; Technique to making seams; Matching patterns.

The article focuses on trends in wallpaper. The author reports that cutting-edge styles and techniques are giving wallpaper a hip look and are becoming more popular. Many wall coverings feature untraditional materials such as bamboo, sand-embossed patterns, distressed leather and bead-encrusted designs. It is noted that York Wallcoverings & Fabrics, the largest manufacturer of wallpaper in the U.S., has reported a 25% increase in sales of its trendiest lines of wallpaper.

Looks at contemporary styles of wallpaper. International Contemporary Furniture Fair in New York where companies showed off their fresh take on wallpaper; Return of attention-grabbing graphics for walls; Finding that customers are looking for a more complete and decorated look.

Presents twenty-five ways on how to decorate a room with wallpapers. Combination of complementary papers; Architectural elements; Maximizing the usage of wallpapers; Wallpapers designs. INSETS: The latest papers;Basic supplies;A glossary for beginners.

The article focuses on the use of patriotic images and sentiments by the paper stainers in the U.S. to encourage the domestic consumers to buy locally produced wall papers and hangings after the independence of the country. The paper stainers of the U.S. aspired to match the quality of the output of their European competitors.

The article focuses on the knowledge in paperhanging and its effect on the sales of wallcoverings. Mike Steel of J. J. Stephenson in Leeds and Stephen Smith of Ace Decor agree that simple instructions on how to do it are not daunting to customers. Neil Hancox of Posh Paints asserts that people who like nice designs ask for advise on how to do it so sales continue to increase. All three sellers agreed that fear of the loss of father-to-son wallpapering skills is unfounded and does not affect the sales of wallcoverings.

The article deals with the use of modern wallpaper for the home. It offers information on several types of wall paper, including non-pasted paper, pre-pasted paper and paste-the-wallpaper. The steps in putting the wallpaper on the wall are outlined. Tips on matching the patterns and color combinations of wallpapers with the interiors of the house are given.

The article presents tips on better-than-ever styles of hanging wallpapers and choosing the best color and texture. Hanging wall paper can be difficult especially when it is done alone. If it is decided to hire someone who will do the hanging, it is suggested to ask local paper stores for referrals. Information such as height of the ceilings, dimensions of the room and how many openings in the room should be known to the installer. When buying wallpapers, it must be check to see if the paper desired is prepasted and pretrimmed. Color and texture should complement with the interior design.

Discusses how the activity of wallpapering by a husband and wife helped in understanding their marriage. Description of the activity; Problems with wallpapering; Solution to the problem through talking; Celebration for finishing the wall on Christmas.

Discusses the trend for designers to infuse traditional patterns such as toile in their fashions. How designer Christopher Bailey was inspired by Wedgewood ceramics for his spring 2005 collection for Burberry; Introduction of a toile to depict scenes in Hong Kong by the French fabric company Pierre Frey; Wallpapers created by designer Manuel Canovas and Timorous Beasties.

Offers advice on decorating. Painting; Getting the right color of paint; Wallpapers; Tools; Upholstery; Hanging pictures; Windows.

Provides a guide to hanging wallpaper. Proper preparation of the surface; Need for patience and common sense; Planning; First strip; Trimming; Handling seams; Tackling of obstacles such as windows, door frames and light switches; Rounding the corner. INSET: Trouble spots for older homes..

This article provides ways to remove wallpaper, paneling and other stubborn coverings present on the wall. Changing wall coverings can make a dramatic difference in a room. Wallpaper is probably the simplest to remove. Mary Ann Foley and Douglas T. Shearer, certified members of the National Guild of Professional Paperhangers, suggest methods for painting over wallpaper. If the wallpaper has a coating of vinyl on top, Foley suggests cleaning the surface with a solution of ammonia and water.

This article presents the author's views on the columnist who hired two admirable gentlemen to perform certain paintings and paperhangings in the columnist's house. The first intimation he had, was that Dan and Harry would probably begin work on Sunday. Still, as it turned out, they did nothing of the kind, so that everything started off in order on Monday morning at the usual time. The columnist returned from a day of heavy drifting at five; Dan and Harry were still painting and showed no signs of stopping at the end of the regulation eight-hour day. Eager to have his painting over with, the columnist asked no questions, but began a little job of carpentry which needed to be done.

Presents information on various wallpapers which can be used for interior decorating. Type of colors used in the wallpapers; Examination of the designs of the wallpapers; Description of the wallpapers.

This article presents information on the collection of hand-screened wallpaper, by Designtex. . This year, Designtex Inc., launched an award-winning collection created by the design studio, including nine wall coverings, three upholstery patterns, and three drapery patterns for hospitality, corporate, or residential applications.

The article details a job completed by Sullivan's Wallpapering in which, according to the author, depicts the result that can be achieved when problem solving meets innovation. For his project, a 54-inch liner paper was installed using Roman 880 and a coat from Gardz. Also for this project, Faster Plaster #602 man glued to the wall which was sealed with Gardz.

The article offers information wallpaper including the cost of installation and supplies, how to keep it clean, and when to hire a professional. The article recommends using removable wallpaper in case of sun or water damage. A timeline of the evolution of wallpaper between 1509 and 2001 is presented.

The article evaluates patterned wallpapers including Soraya wallpaper in Metallic and Dark Brown by Thibaut Designs, a vintage toile design wallpaper from Brewster Wall Covering, and wallpaper in Edie Spanish Moss by Tempaper Designs.

The article presents information for products that are designed to make moving one's household easier and that can all be purchased in the New York City area. The article includes a binder from the Container Store that will help with organization, a dog bed available at Trixie and Peanut, and a tree made out of wallpaper that is available from Douglass.

Features several scenic wallpaper panels. Décor Panoramique Pr&eagrave;s du Jardin des Hespérides from Arte; Chinese Mural from York Wallcoverings; Frontier from Stark Wallcovering.

Presents developments related to home economics and living, as of October 2002. Launch of wallpapers and matching cotton fabrics by Grandmother Parish; Features of the book 'Esther's Gift,' by Jan Karon; Book on paintings, sculptures and writings of Edgar Degas, exhibited at the Detroit Institute of Arts.

The article focuses on a public opinion poll conducted by the house furnishing retailers Topps Tiles PLC in which it stated that majority of respondents considers wallpapering as the most comfortable do-it-yourself (DIY) work.

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