Lacquered walls

November 05, 2012

Thank you all for your sweet birthday wishes!!  I'm such a lucky girl to have such a wonderful husband, amazing daughter, such caring and special parents, such sweet and true friends, and such thoughtful readers.  I am blessed.  A year older and hopefully a little wiser :)

Something that has been making me happy for a while have been lacquered walls.  I know they have been in vogue for a while and many bloggers have blogged about them on and off throughout the last couple of years, but that doesn't mean I can't blog about them as well.  I know, been there done that....but I just really LOVE them and would consider them for my future home in a New York minute-  Oh the elegance, the glamour, the interest!  I feel like the big designers, like Miles Redd, and S.R.Gambrel, have been using lacquered walls plenty, but the mainstream, it seems to me, has not really adopted them as much as I would have thought, which is interesting but kind of nice (so if I ever do mine, my home won't be like everyone else's).  The preparation of the wall is very important and takes more work than just regular paint, so this may have something to do with it not being so widespread.  Personally, I think they are worth it for all the drama and interest that they add.  (If you want some tips I found this blog had some good ones)

Lacquered walls are great for small spaces because of the reflective quality which helps the room seem larger, and it also creates more luminosity so you can get away with using darker colors.  Lacquered walls add a sense of luxury and whimsy.  I would love to have some lacquered walls somewhere....maybe the formal living room?  Does anyone have a formal living room nowadays anyway? (but this is a conversation for another day). Do you think the lacquered look is worth the extra trouble of prepping the walls? Do you even like them? 

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16 comments

  1. Sadie + StellaNovember 5, 2012 at 4:41 AM

    I love a lacquered wall and I love you birthday girl!! Hope you have a wonderful day!

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  2. UnknownNovember 5, 2012 at 5:03 AM

    Those navy lacquered walls are a dream! I am so glad that you had a wonderful birthday!

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  3. charmaineNovember 5, 2012 at 5:06 AM

    Love it too but seems like a lot of work. Definitely left for the professionals, I think.

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  4. AlexaNovember 5, 2012 at 6:19 AM

    Hey Happy Birthday girl! I love this look, it's so glamour girl I think! The black is fabulous! :)

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  5. UnknownNovember 5, 2012 at 6:28 AM

    i love lacquered walls too! especially in navy...
    Fancy {No}Pants

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  6. JessicaNovember 5, 2012 at 6:56 AM

    LOVE lacquered walls. Good link to the post about actually having your walls lacquered. Sounds like a lot of work/money, but I think the end result is so worth it!

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  7. CourtneyNovember 5, 2012 at 7:13 AM

    Can't get enough of the lacquered walls- it definitely takes the right person to paint them- well worth the extra effort!! Tks for the inspiring post. Happy Happy Happy Bday Albertina!!

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  8. Kim@ChattafabulousNovember 5, 2012 at 7:44 AM

    I do love the look, especially with very dark or orangey/red walls. Wish someone would come up with an easy paint/finish you could do yourself. Wouldn't dare try it on my own.

    www.chattafabulous.blogspot.com

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  9. KristenNovember 5, 2012 at 9:58 AM

    I really like a lot of these! Although I don't know I'd be brave enough to try it out in a big room. Maybe for my guest bathroom?

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  10. AnonymousNovember 5, 2012 at 10:37 AM

    There will be lacquered walls in my next home! I drool over them every time I see them. So glamorous!

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  11. AnonymousNovember 5, 2012 at 11:32 AM

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LOVE!!! Hope you have a wonderful day!!!! Lacquered walls are so cool!!! For some reason I am drawn to the lacquered walls in the lighter colors even though they are less dramatic. I wish I could do this in our house!!! So glam!

    xox
    The Now Style Book

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  12. Preciously MeNovember 5, 2012 at 11:41 AM

    I love the lacquered walls!!! Hope to have beautiful walls like the ones on the pictures in my future home ...!

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  13. henning loveNovember 5, 2012 at 11:54 AM

    wow i am loving the look of lacquered walls!! Very stunning and happy belated birthday!!

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  14. Dana McDowellNovember 5, 2012 at 2:04 PM

    Those certainly make an impact, don't they?! I don't think I'd ever sport those in my own home, but would love to see them up close and personal!

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  15. jNovember 5, 2012 at 5:18 PM

    I do love lacquered walls and yes, they require more wall prep, but they are totally worth it.

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  16. decorayadoraNovember 5, 2012 at 6:48 PM



    I love the lacquered walls!!! Hope to have beautiful walls like the ones on the pictures in my house
    Regards

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