10 ways with wallpaper

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For me, wallpaper is like jewelry for a room. But, it's always good to look beyond it as just something on the wall. A while back, I interviewed Christiana Coop, wallpaper expert, and founder of Hugge & West boutique, (who also now works as an interior designer with Rachel Eden of Jackson Square's Eden and Eden) and got inspired.

Courtesy of Hugge & West

Petal Pusher (in gold-and-white) was designed by Joy D. Cho

Here's 10 ideas (and some new patterns) to get you started. Hint: instead of messy paste, you can use double-sides tape for small projects.

1. Use it like art to create an accent wall.

2. Update an old bookcase. Line the inside of bookshelves only (and paint the outer frame and trim a glossy hue).

3. Cover clipboards, wastebaskets (with smooth surfaces), umbrella stands, photo boxes, and tray tables with it.

4. Use it in between stair risers.

Courtesy of Anthropologie

Cameo Wallpaper, Available at Anthropologie

5. Dress up the closet door.

6. Give an old nightstand a new look by topping it with your favorite pattern.

7. Reinvent a dated lamp and use paper to line the outside of a drum shade.

Courtesy of Ferm Living

Ferm Living's new Gracewood wallpaper

8. In your home office, cover pencil cups, magazine holders, and desk trays with a pretty pattern.

9. Turn the armoire into a storage closet, and line glass doors with wallpaper. (It's a good solution for hiding clutter too).

Courtesy of Flavor Paper

Flavor Paper's Alvadora pattern was designed by Kravitz Design

10. Give tired kitchen cabinets a new look. (You can also laminate rectangular shapes of wallpaper to match. Use as placemats for the dining room table).

Posted By: Jennie Nunn (Email) | Dec 29 at 06:00 AM

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