I was so enamored of the Rose Red and Pink wallpaper in yesterday’s 1956 room, that I went hunting for modern day proxies. This “Brentwood Rose” damask pattern would look very inviting in a foyer or dining room — rooms where this kind of cheerful flamboyance would not be overwhelming because of the measured amount of time you typically spend in these spaces.

While I was e-shopping I also found some beautiful nearby colors — a veritable “berry bowl” of choices. All of these designs are all from Thibaut, whose wallpaper I really like. And they have a great website, loads of fun to play with. The other company that also impresses me, for traditional styles of high quality, is Sanderson.