May 08, 2013

Decorating ideas using wallpaper


I've had wallpaper on my mind ever since Chasing Paper licensed one of my designs for their self-adhesive, removable wallpaper collection (read about that here). I tried out one of the sample pieces on this TV tray. I might stick a chunk on the back of my iPad, too.

It's fun to think about ways to add wallpaper to a home without the cost of doing a wall or an entire room. The panels at Chasing Paper are 2 ft. x 4 ft., so perfect for smaller projects like these:

Frame out a large section of wallpaper with some crown molding.

Cover a cart (or bookshelf on wheels) with wallpaper.

Stick wallpaper inside a bookshelf for a graphic patterned backdrop.

Wallpaper a headboard.

Give your stair risers some extra oomph. This is a Chasing Paper print.

Wallpaper your fridge. This is Chasing Paper, too!

Add pattern to the laundromat you manage.

20 comments:

  1. Windsor GraceMay 8, 2013 at 8:36 AM

    This is such an amazing, amazing idea! Thank you so much for sharing. I especially love the wall paper in the huge frame, amazing.

    ReplyDelete
  2. AnonymousMay 8, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    The fridge and washing machine images have ideas spinning in my hear! Super cool.

    ReplyDelete
  3. Grandma GMay 8, 2013 at 9:26 AM

    Now I KNOW I can find something to put some on!

    What a fun laundromat! :)

    Mum

    ReplyDelete
  4. TinaAMay 8, 2013 at 9:59 AM

    Lovely ideas! The problem is where to find small pieces of wallpaper as they are usually sold in rolls of several meters.

    ReplyDelete
  5. Jessica JonesMay 8, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    Oh, that's why I made this post-- the stuff at Chasing Paper is self-adhesive, removable, and comes in 2 ft by 4 ft panels. So you can just buy a little.

    ReplyDelete
  6. LauraMay 8, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    Fun! It is like having a great piece of art!

    ReplyDelete
  7. Dog MomMay 8, 2013 at 12:13 PM

    I love the decorated laundy mat!

    ReplyDelete
  8. steam showerMay 8, 2013 at 12:21 PM

    Decorating using wallpaper is a great idea. I like this so much. Thanks for this.

    ReplyDelete
  9. Orchard GirlsMay 8, 2013 at 12:35 PM

    These are some great ideas! I know I don't even think about using wallpaper, but there are so many fun designs. What a great way to display them!!

    ReplyDelete
  10. RaspberryMay 8, 2013 at 3:42 PM

    Now that's a laundromat I'd happily bring my quarters to.
    :)

    ReplyDelete
  11. AnonymousMay 8, 2013 at 4:34 PM

    Great idea! I have a lot of wallpaper, and now, a lot of ideas to use it!
    kisses, Cristina

    ReplyDelete
  12. AnonymousMay 8, 2013 at 5:17 PM

    Whoa, I don't own a laundromat but I would definitely visit that one.

    And I *do* have a very ugly stacked washer-dryer unit in an open niche of my apartment! I wonder how the heat would affect it (but for the cost of the Chasing Paper papers, it is def worth trying out).

    ReplyDelete
  13. CaroMay 9, 2013 at 3:07 AM

    I've been quietly reading your posts without commenting for several years now. These ideas for using wallpaper are inspirational and make me wish we had a branch of 'Chasing Paper' in the UK. Love the idea of covering the fridge - white, etc, gets so boring!

    Lovely work, congratulations.

    ReplyDelete
  14. Junk-In-My-Footlocker-TrunkMay 9, 2013 at 4:57 AM

    I have long thought wallpaper was dead, but this is the second time in a week I have been inspired to go check out some rolls, or in this case, sheets. Could be the universe is telling me something...

    ReplyDelete
  15. UnknownMay 9, 2013 at 8:13 AM

    Bom dia!!!
    Conheci seu blog e fiquei encantada...
    Vi um post de arco de papel e gostei tanto que compartilhei em meu blog, espero que não se importe, no meu post fiz a indicação com o Link para seu blog...caso você não goste é só pedir que retirarei o post do ar.Ok
    Meu blog é http://essenciapontocruz.blogspot.com.br/...ficarei feliz com sua visita.
    Bjs

    Marcela

    ReplyDelete
  16. Sara TallMay 9, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    Cool, cool! Thanks for sharing! Your prints are lovely! Nine colors? How humbling! The idea of covering the fridge is too freaking awesome.

    ReplyDelete
  17. Debie GraceMay 16, 2013 at 5:29 PM

    The washing machines with different paper patterns look very nice! Great idea. :D

    ReplyDelete
  18. ssylvviaMay 28, 2013 at 8:37 AM

    Washing machine :) hahah, great :)

    ReplyDelete
  19. barbara macaskillMay 31, 2013 at 10:32 PM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE that yellow wall! Would love to pin it but can't figure out how to!

    ReplyDelete
  20. GabbyJune 1, 2013 at 5:50 AM

    Terrific ideas! :)

    ReplyDelete