Sian Zeng & Magnetic Wallpaper
Magnetic wallpaper? What? Oh yes, it was only a matter time after magnetic paint was all the rage. Here’s the skinny on magnetized papers… Xiang ‘Sian’ Zeng is a fab designer who recently reached out to me and I’m so glad because her textile and wallpaper collection for the young at heart is fresh and innovative. I’ve talked about her on decor8 before but her latest creations are undeniably darling. You’ll see what I mean in a second.
Born in China, Xiang Zeng relocated to Hungary with her parents when she was a child, then moved to London and graduated from Central Saint Martins with a BA in Textile Design. She now designs under her brand, Sian Zeng, with work inspired by fairy tales, imaginative scenes that play out in her mind, quirky interiors and fun ‘crazy’ patterns. With numerous awards to her name since graduating only three years ago, Sian is unstoppable and truly a lady to watch.
I like the screen printed stuffed gigantic scissors – so quirky! It is also worth noting that all wallpaper is printed in England using earth friendly inks on paper from sustainable forests and that some of the wallpaper is magnetic so you can stick things to it, including her very own magnets to fit the themes of the papers. You may order Sian’s work online here if you wish. Enjoy!
(Photos: Richard Clatworthy. Styling: Sian Zeng & Margarita Lorenzo)
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March 26th, 2012 at 4:10pm
Very clever and charming!
March 26th, 2012 at 4:16pm
Very creative, I like this! :-)
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March 26th, 2012 at 4:32pm
Oh this is a fun idea! I have to say ‘magnetic wallpaper’ makes me think right away of the ‘lick-able wallpaper’ from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, hee!
Still, magnetic wallpaper is such a practical idea for a lot of rooms -and I love how she has her own magnets to go with it!
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March 26th, 2012 at 4:40pm
Holly – I love magnetized wallpaper for weddings. Frame them, hang them and use to display decor or momentos or even favors! Brilliant!
March 26th, 2012 at 4:48pm
this is the best idea ever! And these wallpapers are really gorgeous.
March 26th, 2012 at 5:10pm
wow! this is amazing! magnetic wallpaper, i really like it!. They are fun and nice, great combination.
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Cyn!
March 26th, 2012 at 5:19pm
That is brilliant and adorable. I want!
March 26th, 2012 at 6:35pm
How genius is that! Love the fairyland design – maybe not on an entire wall though, but there are endless other possibilities…
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March 26th, 2012 at 6:41pm
this wallpaper is a dream come true! GORGEOUSNESS overload. xo to you Holly!
March 26th, 2012 at 7:17pm
My first thought was that my granddaughter would love this, but then I had to admit that I would be very distracted playing with the wallpaper all day!
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March 26th, 2012 at 7:52pm
Just when you think that they’ve thought of everything…not only are these lovely designs, the magnetic part is perfect! Fun and playful while also stylish – a perfect combination…
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March 26th, 2012 at 7:53pm
Really, really wonderful! Love the photography.
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March 26th, 2012 at 8:07pm
That is brilliant! Kids won’t even feel the need to draw on the walls anymore, lol.
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March 26th, 2012 at 8:13pm
Oh…my. I love it! SO up my alley! So whimsical and sweet! Not to mention beautiful! Thanks for sharing this hunnie!
xo
Melis
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March 26th, 2012 at 8:24pm
This is amazing! Love it!
March 26th, 2012 at 8:29pm
How very unique and fun. Of course I had not heard of her and I love the whimsy!
xoxo
Karena
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March 26th, 2012 at 9:21pm
Now this is beautiful! I could become addicted to them.
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March 26th, 2012 at 9:59pm
Hi, hope your weekend was great! This is really nice!!
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March 26th, 2012 at 10:54pm
Oh thank you Holly for this discovery : those wallpapers are beautiful & really have something !!!!
March 26th, 2012 at 11:07pm
Hi, maybe you get some inspiration from my typical Scandinavian style of home? I have just started to style my office/studio. I do hope you like it.
//Helena
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March 26th, 2012 at 11:54pm
SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO cool!
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March 27th, 2012 at 12:53am
I am so in love with these! Thank you so much for sharing. :)
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March 27th, 2012 at 1:45am
It is great to see real innovation – something fresh and original.
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March 27th, 2012 at 1:59am
Magnetic wallpaper?! What a fabulous idea. Great for a kid’s room or playroom.
March 27th, 2012 at 6:09am
So imaginative! Beautiful wallpaper.
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March 27th, 2012 at 6:19am
truly delightful paper ..with a fun element thrown in…love the magnetic personality of it!…fun for the whole family!
March 27th, 2012 at 9:33am
very cute, I would like to have one of this in my hause.
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March 27th, 2012 at 11:22am
The idea is great!! And the designs on the wallpaper are gorgeous!!
March 27th, 2012 at 1:47pm
Such unique work. Love the wallpaper so much.
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March 27th, 2012 at 2:13pm
That is so cool! What a great idea for a wallpaper. And yes, I love the giant scissors as well.
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March 27th, 2012 at 3:18pm
It’s adorable, i love this article ! :)
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March 27th, 2012 at 3:52pm
These are just great – and I love how the magnets imitate or add to the papers. what fun to have a room where you can change it up now and then. Really inventive!
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March 27th, 2012 at 4:34pm
It really looks so fascinating.. This will took a lot of creativity to make this..
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March 27th, 2012 at 5:12pm
I love this idea AND it’s gorgeous to look at too. Thank you for posting this.
March 27th, 2012 at 5:18pm
What a fun idea! This would be perfect for a childs room!
March 28th, 2012 at 1:09am
wow. so cool. I’ve been thinking of doing wallpaper in my daughter’s room, she’d LOVE that!
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March 28th, 2012 at 1:57am
That is just too cool, who would of thought that you could actually have magnetic wallpaper
March 28th, 2012 at 5:26am
I had something very similar to this when I was a little girl and I loved it! Make me want to invest in it for my own little baby girl.
March 28th, 2012 at 11:37am
So funny, I love !
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March 28th, 2012 at 2:17pm
Amazing! Really love this.
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March 28th, 2012 at 2:32pm
This is a really cool idea! I have a room I’m not sure what to do with. Maybe is needs magnetic wallpaper!!
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March 28th, 2012 at 5:20pm
I am totally in love! This is so poetic and playful!
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March 28th, 2012 at 6:58pm
These are really gorgeous designs. Thanks so much for sharing with us.
March 28th, 2012 at 7:24pm
i love that the wallpaper is magnetic, i’d never heard of it. i also like that the production wasn’t outsourced to a hazardous factory in another country.
March 28th, 2012 at 11:55pm
So clever! I was one of those kids who imagined little animals living in the wallpaper flowers at home so actually being able to stick a few animals on this paper with thought balloons sounds wonderful :)
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March 29th, 2012 at 3:06am
Not only is the idea of magnetic wall paper REALLY cool. Those magnets are INCREDIBLE.
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March 29th, 2012 at 1:52pm
Lovely idea, lovely blog, thank you !
March 29th, 2012 at 7:18pm
magnetic wallpaper? genius! it’s one of those moments where I say why didn’t I think of that! ;)
April 1st, 2012 at 9:33am
I am sure that my children will love this wallpaper.. Thanks for sharing this great review.. :)
April 2nd, 2012 at 12:44am
I am repainting my room in a darker blue and most sure having the blue version of the wallpaper in one of the walls. I loved working with Siang and Richard, the photographer in these photos, souring the furniture, the dress for the little girl, and the rest of the things. Holly I love more and more each time decor8, thanks for making it a great stop always.
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November 5th, 2012 at 2:20am
Do you know if the yellow is available anywhere? I live in Australia and I haven’t found a supplier yet
February 4th, 2013 at 2:31pm
I bought the bird card and it is gorgeous! Hi all from very cold Scotland