I found some wonderful ways to use wallpaper scraps.I came across these creative and easy ideas for using leftover wallpaper.
Mount wallpaper remnants (especially antique or hand-painted ones) on fiberboard frames and then hang on the wall. A unique piece of art! Image from Gaita Interiors
Cover the surface of a coffee table or small tabletop and then coat with polyurethane (or have a piece of glass cut to fit on top.) Image from Design Sponge
Transform open shelving by adhereing to the inside of the shelves, so much nicer than just plain paint.
Cut flowers, birds, and shapes from decorative wallpaper and paste them onto a wall. I think this is a great idea for a teens or child’s room.
Decorate the front of a chest of drawers by simply unscrewing the knobs, then lightly sand the surface. Cut strips to size―slightly smaller than the drawer front to create a framed effect, or large enough to completely cover the space―and adhere. Replace knobs. So easy! Image redbook magazine
Have fun, I’d love to know if you try any of these ideas.
shopgirl says
June 4, 2010 at 14:34What a lovely idea Katherine…I must try this one day…do you think you can also use rice paper or strong types of wrapping paper?
Cheers!
Katherine says
August 24, 2011 at 07:30Oh yes, absolutely. Have fun
Dori says
June 4, 2010 at 17:08I absolutely love this idea! 🙂
Katherine says
August 24, 2011 at 07:31so happy to share
Rebecca says
June 4, 2010 at 17:10What a clever idea. I like that nothing goes to waste and one could always share with another the 'scraps'.
Katherine says
August 24, 2011 at 07:31recycle, upcycle decorate!
Liza says
June 4, 2010 at 17:50Love these ideas. Thanks.
Katherine says
August 24, 2011 at 07:31Hugs
Poppies and Sunshine says
June 4, 2010 at 19:23Love these ideas! So creative! The framed wallpaper looks fantastic 🙂
Katherine says
August 24, 2011 at 07:31That is one of my favorites!
Becky says
June 4, 2010 at 20:00Wow this is a faboulous idea.Gorgeous papers.I will have to try this! Thanks for sharing!
Katherine says
August 24, 2011 at 07:32My pleasure Hugs!
tris1978ton says
June 5, 2010 at 00:41Great idea!
Katherine says
August 24, 2011 at 07:32happy you like it 🙂
Lin says
June 5, 2010 at 00:59Does anyone wallpaper rooms anymore? It's funny how it goes in and out of fashion. this is a good in-between.
Katherine says
August 24, 2011 at 07:32I think people prefer to wallpaper only one accent wall now. Hugs
Free Pretty Things For You says
June 5, 2010 at 02:18so so lovely!
Katherine says
August 24, 2011 at 07:32Hugs!
sweetromance says
June 5, 2010 at 02:27What a pretty idea. This offers a lot of versatility.
Katherine says
August 24, 2011 at 07:33I love the ease of it too. and no waste!
Tricia Rose says
June 5, 2010 at 03:30I have some wonderful mid-century wallpaper I use to wrap presents – it's a townscape, very Lowry-esque. Maybe I should save some for decor…
Katherine says
August 24, 2011 at 07:33Oh yes, I can just picture it in frames or on the top of a desk or table. 🙂
Il Mare Atelier says
June 5, 2010 at 09:12Wow, there are some great ideas here, thanks for sharing, Katherine!
~Su
Il Mare Atelier
wig4usc says
June 6, 2010 at 05:37I love those ideas, love the picture with the framed wallpaper, so cute11
Katherine says
August 24, 2011 at 07:34Hugs and thank your for stopping by
skoots1mom says
June 7, 2010 at 03:17great ideas…
think i'll try this in my guest room
Katherine says
August 24, 2011 at 07:34Oh please share if you do. Hugs
Maxabella says
June 7, 2010 at 03:55Looks great and is the ideal way for wallpaper-hesitant me to venture in. Thanks Katie.
Katherine says
August 24, 2011 at 07:35baby steps, giggle
Cindy (Letters From Midlife) says
June 7, 2010 at 20:47That's a good idea for someone like me who will never have my walls covered with wallpaper by choice! Thanks for sharing it.
Katherine says
August 24, 2011 at 07:35You can find scraps at the wallpaper shops too. Hugs
Candice says
June 7, 2010 at 22:48Cool blog. It reminds me of the Idea Room.
Katherine says
August 24, 2011 at 07:36Thank you I haven’;t heard of the idea room I’ll check it out 😉
Dee says
June 8, 2010 at 01:27This idea would be great for an apartment where they will not let you paint. You can make them any size you want.
Katherine says
August 24, 2011 at 07:36Perfect!
Debbie says
June 10, 2010 at 15:24I love that idea. I love the one from Dee (above) too about making them as large as you might want.
Katherine says
August 24, 2011 at 07:36I love that this post sparked ideas. 🙂
Kristin says
June 10, 2010 at 21:47What a great idea. I never would have thought of that!
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Katherine says
August 24, 2011 at 07:37Welcome
Lauren says
June 11, 2010 at 04:25Oh, this is such a cute idea! I'll have to remember this for when I get my own place.
Katherine says
August 24, 2011 at 07:37An inexpensive way to add a little style. Hugs
Lauren says
June 11, 2010 at 04:34That is so cute! I love that rustic, hotel look. 🙂
Teresa says
June 11, 2010 at 14:00Awesome, creative ideas!!!
Katherine says
August 24, 2011 at 07:37Happy to share, hugs
Barbara Photography says
June 11, 2010 at 15:20so nice!
Katherine says
August 24, 2011 at 07:37thank you
Veronica Lee says
April 2, 2017 at 08:13Marvelous idea, Katherine. Pinned