Decorating: 10 Inventive Ways to Work in Some Fabulous Wallpaper
Yes, we know it’s called wallpaper, but it isn’t just for walls… Let delicious designs enliven everything from stationery to stairs
Wallpaper’s great, isn’t it? It can liven up a chimney breast, brighten dull alcoves… But don’t let the fun end there. Remember, where there’s a surface, there’s a way with wallpaper. Check out these clever ideas for working it onto a piece near you.
Take it upstairs
Sometimes an idea comes along that makes you think, ‘I wish I’d thought of that.’ Wallpapering the oft-neglected stair risers is definitely one of them and offers maximum effect for minimum cost (and effort): always a winner in my book. Keeping the rest of the space neutral draws the eye upwards.
Learn how to personalise your staircase
Sometimes an idea comes along that makes you think, ‘I wish I’d thought of that.’ Wallpapering the oft-neglected stair risers is definitely one of them and offers maximum effect for minimum cost (and effort): always a winner in my book. Keeping the rest of the space neutral draws the eye upwards.
Learn how to personalise your staircase
Decorate document boxes
The document boxes is this shelving unit are covered in the same paper as the wall, making them disappear in favour of more interesting items. It also gives them added style when they’re in use on the desk. Clever, cheap and very effective.
The document boxes is this shelving unit are covered in the same paper as the wall, making them disappear in favour of more interesting items. It also gives them added style when they’re in use on the desk. Clever, cheap and very effective.
Create pretty noticeboards
In this bright and breezy office space, three panels of pretty wallpaper in calming green not only add colour and pattern, they can double as pinboards. Useful and beautiful = a big like.
Explore modern pinboards
In this bright and breezy office space, three panels of pretty wallpaper in calming green not only add colour and pattern, they can double as pinboards. Useful and beautiful = a big like.
Explore modern pinboards
Invigorate the kitchen
Why not take the coloured kitchen splashback a step further and use a panel of wallpaper? Set it behind glass if it’s close to the hob or sink, or take it up high, as here, to instantly add stylish pattern to a neutral room.
Why not take the coloured kitchen splashback a step further and use a panel of wallpaper? Set it behind glass if it’s close to the hob or sink, or take it up high, as here, to instantly add stylish pattern to a neutral room.
Update a chest of drawers
If your chest of drawers is looking a bit tired, why not give it a new lease of life and wallpaper the drawer fronts? Pick a favourite design – or push the look and cover each drawer in a different pattern. The bold orange paper on this chest ties in nicely with the flowery rug. Très jolie!
If your chest of drawers is looking a bit tired, why not give it a new lease of life and wallpaper the drawer fronts? Pick a favourite design – or push the look and cover each drawer in a different pattern. The bold orange paper on this chest ties in nicely with the flowery rug. Très jolie!
Freshen shelves
Papering the back of a display unit is a great way to add glamour without a long-term commitment. This elegant design brings just the right level of pattern and colour into this kitchen, and highlights the white and glass pieces, but it can be changed or painted over with ease when it’s had its day.
Papering the back of a display unit is a great way to add glamour without a long-term commitment. This elegant design brings just the right level of pattern and colour into this kitchen, and highlights the white and glass pieces, but it can be changed or painted over with ease when it’s had its day.
Make cupboards more exciting
Let’s face it, cupboards can be dull, but not this natty little unit. Completely papering the interior – back, sides and shelves – looks smart and professional. And if you’re new to wallpapering, this is a great way to build confidence with the scissors and glue.
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Let’s face it, cupboards can be dull, but not this natty little unit. Completely papering the interior – back, sides and shelves – looks smart and professional. And if you’re new to wallpapering, this is a great way to build confidence with the scissors and glue.
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How do you creatively incorporate wallpaper? Share your favourite methods in the Comments below.
This oh-so-pretty wardrobe door covered in a patchwork of patterns has homespun charmed nailed. Collect samples of your favourite wallpaper designs, dig out your PVA glue and arrange at will. Warning: you might have hours of fun creating this effect.