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Wondering what to do with your leftover wallpaper? Don't let it go to waste. Update your home with these clever yet easy-to-do ideas:
Wondering what to do with your leftover wallpaper? Don’t let it go to waste. You’ll be surprised to know that these little scraps can easily update the overall look of your home.
From framed art to wall decals, the possibilities are endless. By using your leftover wallpaper, you can easily streamline the theme of your walls and incorporate it to your other furniture as well. Talk about a decorating project on a shoestring budget!
Update your home with these clever yet easy-to-do ideas:
1. Tabletop makeover
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Liven up your coffee table by placing wallpaper between the wood surface and the glass. If you love instant makeovers, just purchase a small snip and change the wallpaper every now and then.
2. Art attack
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For an instant art gallery, cut up your wallpaper and put them into miniature frames and group them together on a blank wall. Use identical frames for a streamlined look. If you’re the eclectic type, choose different frames with different colours and hang them up for everyone to admire.
3. Creative shelves
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Line up the back panel of your cabinets and bookshelves for a stunning backdrop. The print will make your knick-knacks stand out. This look is particularly effective when you have glass panels.
4. Headboard drama
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For an instant lift in your bedroom, consider making a wallpaper headboard. Just measure, cut and apply wallpaper directly to the wall. Use a patterned wallpaper for added texture. This simple trick will leave your bedroom looking more elegant in no time.
5. Book covers
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Wallpaper is one good way to protect your favourite reads. It’s sturdy, tear-proof and classy. Your books can now double as stylish accent pieces on your tabletop. Just stack them up then put a lamp or artwork on top.
6. Wall decals
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Looking for something to spruce up your kid’s room? Just cut out wallpaper into shapes and paste them on the wall behind the bed or the crib for a whimsical effect.
7. Funky stairs
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Now this project can liven up even the most boring of stairways. If you’re not to keen on putting carpets on your stairs, opt for wallpaper instead. Keeping the theme on your stairs and not just your walls make up for a very sophisticated look.
If you’re leery of putting the wallpaper by yourself, get a pro to assist you. Post your job today.