The options for recreating that style in your home on your budget are limitless. I will always hail paint as the decorator's most versatile and irreplaceable tool. But that's not to say other decorative art forms aren't noteworthy. One that combines well with painted finishes is the art of decoupage. It is very basic.
Decorative paper is cut to shape, glued to a surface and sealed with many layers of varnish.
But decoupage can also be used on walls to add exciting details and architectural interest. Look for a wallpaper border that has a design that intrigues you and suits the style of your room. The section that you use for the faux panel frames will be cut from this border, as the width of the frame should measure only about two inches. With a pencil, ruler and chalk line, measure and mark where you want the panels to go on the wall. Using sharp scissors, cut even-width strips from the wallpaper border the length and width of the frame.