Tin Ceilings

Dear Christine,

Just found your blog...

We are adding on a craftroom and the style I want is misson... very simplistic cabinets, crown molding... I want to do the walls in a teal blue with brown floors and cabinets. I was thinking of some sort of ceiling "tin tile" look. Would wallpaper be appropriate?? I want to do something fairly low cost, budget friendly... How would it hold up? Will it look dusty after awhile... would I have to worry about it falling?? The room is going to be 12x19. Any advice would be great...

Thanks...
Karmen

Dear Karmen,
I love the "tin tile" look on the ceiling, but I worry that it might be a little imposing on the walls. However - if you like it - do it on the ceiling, or as a lower wainscot.

You could go with a wallpaper - no - it shouldn't look "dusty" unless you keep it for 30 years. It would be less expensive than a real tin ceiling, but I would price out the real thing - as it would look much nicer. Wallpaper holds up much better than paint - which is why you see it used commercially so much. Does it last forever - no. But if it is installed correctly - it won't be falling off your walls either. My wallpaper installer uses a paste even on papers that come pre-pasted. If you have extremely high moisture - coming off might be an issue - but not under normal circumstances. If you are interested in "Arts and Crafts" style wallpaper - check out the wallpaper book, "Metro Classics" by Seabrook.

From your room description, I like the idea of tin tile color like the one below. Rich in texture, but not too heavy in color.

Good luck on your craft room! I'm sure it will be wonderful!

Christine