April 18, 2005

Off the Wall

Tracy Kendall Prints

The mention of wallpaper, in certain circles, has been known to elicit confused looks.

Such decorating choices tend to conjure visions of grandma’s contrasting floral borders and coordinating carpeting.

Welcome to the next generation of wallpaper: London-based Tracy Kendall’s bespoke designs. Choose a larger-than-life graphic element (magnified flowers, feathers, piles of mags) or, for something more out there, a patchwork. Each white square is hand-stitched to the canvas, creating paper with texture and dimension that’s sure to stand out.

How to use them is up to you: A single free-hanging sheet is an artistic accent; a whole room is a complete masterpiece.

Grandma might not approve.

But in this case, that’s a good thing.

Available at I.D., 3341 North Clark Street, between Addison Street and Belmont Avenue (773-755-4343). To see styles, go to tracykendall.com.