Repair work is a rather troublesome business, requiring a large amount of building material. When buying, we try to calculate the exact amount of building material, but we always take a little with a margin, in addition, some types of goods, for example wallpaper, cannot be bought in exact accordance with the size of the room, because they are sold in rolls of a certain size.
In most cases, after gluing, we still have a certain amount of wallpaper. You should not throw it away, because, firstly, the leftovers may be required in the future to carry out repairs on the already pasted wallpaper, and secondly, the leftovers themselves can be used.
Using wallpaper to decorate kitchen furnitureThe remnants of wallpaper can be easily used to decorate various objects and things. This is what we would like to tell you about where to apply the remaining wallpaper canvases.
Walls
The easiest way to use the leftover wallpaper is to make some kind of accent on one of the walls. If classic plain wallpaper was used to decorate the room, this is very easy to do. Select a small section of the wall and glue there companion wallpaper from the collection, or some contrasting wallpaper that will clearly stand out.
In this way, you will give your interior a zest, as well as apply some of the remaining canvases.
Non-standard design techniques However, in this case, there is an opportunity to overdo it and spoil the interior, the danger lies in two key points:
- The accent area should be small, approximately it should occupy 5-10% of the total wall area, then it will look advantageous. If you do the gluing in large proportions, there is a chance of creating a tasteless interior.
- The second tricky part is choosing a color. Even using contrasting colors, it is worth finding out how much they are compatible. It is very good to use similar wallpapers from the same collection, but in a different color.
Border
If you used striped wallpaper in your work, then there is an excellent opportunity to use the leftovers as a wallpaper border. Wallpaper border is used most often for zoning space in a room, highlighting a pattern zone on a wall or wallpaper panel, as well as for outlining the contours of a ceiling or plinth.
A strip of wallpaper can be of different widths Why did we talk about striped wallpaper in the first place? It's just easier to make a wallpaper border out of them, by cutting along the line. You can also cut wallpaper with a pattern into strips, but doing this is exactly very problematic.
Bedside area
High-quality vinyl wallpaper, which is not afraid of any contamination and can be thoroughly washed with water, can be used in the bedside area at the head of the bed. This place is often exposed to human contact, and as a result, it gradually gets dirty. After gluing vinyl wallpaper there, you can not only decorate this area, but also make it as practical as possible.
The use of high-quality wallpaper of various types in the areas by the bed It is permissible to use almost any similar options, and in case of a strong discrepancy, you can delineate the area with a wallpaper border, ready-made or of your own production.
Decorative panel
If you used interesting variegated wallpapers in your interior, but after the repair they remained, then you can make a kind of picture or panel out of them and stick it in a room where the wallpaper is simple or plain.
It is quite simple to create a panel, the best option is to use the current wallpaper pattern, or make a kind of mosaic out of it, sticking pieces of wallpaper on the canvas in any form. You are unlikely to get a complete picture, so it is recommended to use abstract motives.
An example of creating several panels in one room Having pasted such a canvas on the wall, it must be highlighted. The easiest way to do this is with white molding, which comes in various widths. If you want to create something more elegant, then it is permissible to put together a frame from wood.
Contaminated places
If the repair work was accompanied by gluing vinyl wallpaper on a non-woven base with excellent practical properties, and some of the wallpaper remained. It is recommended to use these residues to enhance the protection of easily soiled wall areas, such as in the hallway or kitchen.
There are always places in an apartment where a person's contact with wallpaper is often made, as a result of which they are heavily rubbed and dirty. Sure, strong, washable vinyl wallpaper is ready for this, but it still degrades over time. Additional gluing of high-quality wallpaper will help to hide already worn-out areas and protect new ones.
Use in the hallway of durable vinyl wallpaper The remains of wallpaper can be used to decorate not only the walls, but also the furniture in the apartment.
Furniture
Modern practical life often does not allow throwing out old high-quality pieces of furniture that have long lost their appearance. Applying the remnants of wallpaper will embellish old things, make them more interesting and beautiful. There are more than enough master classes showing how to do this on the Internet, open a video hosting and watch
Each of the designers considers it his duty to publish a video about how he creates an exclusive thing from old junk using the remnants of wallpaper.
With the help of wallpaper, it is permissible to decorate: tables, chairs, wardrobes, beds, dressers, shelves and any.
Create an accent in a room with a wallpapered wardrobe Work is carried out according to the following scheme:
- The first step is to prepare the surface for gluing the wallpaper. Most often the furniture is varnished, so we need to sand this varnish. If the quality of the surface after processing does not suit us, or we need to make the thing in a different color, then paint it with paint.
- Next, we glue the remnants of the wallpaper in the originally conceived order, we make the decoration. For these purposes, it is best to use not classic wallpaper glue, but something stronger, for example.
- We wait for the wallpaper to dry completely on the item and cover it with varnish on top to fix the result and give the surface a glossy effect.
Papered chest of drawers As you can see, there is nothing complicated, but the process is quite laborious and time-consuming, especially at the stage of preparatory work.
Crafts
For those with a creative mind, leftover wallpaper can come in handy in home crafts. Very often, designers create various objects from a wide variety of building material leftovers, and since wallpaper is so elegant and easy to handle, it can be an excellent raw material.
For example, now various techniques for creating decoupage are very popular, combining on some object a variety of elements with drawings, embossing and patterns.
Various boxes covered with wallpaper Another example of creating a full-fledged thing is pasting a box with wallpaper. In this case, from a dull object, we get an interesting box for storing things. And there are many such examples.
As you can see, there are a lot of options: you can decorate walls, furniture or create new, unique objects. It is enough to turn on your imagination and spend a little time to get an excellent result, which will be your pride for a long time.
Often the remnants of the wallpaper are left in reserve, in case it is necessary, to glue something or even taken to the country. Most of the time, the rolls lie on the upper shelves or in the closets, taking up space. But you can make the interior creative and unusual with your own hands from what was left after the renovation.
The decor from the leftovers is always relevant, and also combined with the overall design of a house or apartment. To get inspired and get started, consider some fresh ideas:
- DIY crafts, from lampshade to patchwork.
- Furniture decoration.
- Pictures and panels.
- Wall and ceiling decor.
- Combining parts from different types of residues and textiles.
How do I combine leftovers?
When small rolls remain after renovation, they are not enough to glue the whole room over. However, do not get upset ahead of time, in the kitchen you can easily combine the remnants of wallpaper.
For a beautiful combination, 2-3 types are usually used... The main wall, which is the first to meet visually at the entrance, is pasted over with the remains. This is how professional designers focus on one wall. Using the accent wall method, they decorate and refresh the room without spending a lot of time and extra money.
Ceiling decor is a laborious method, however combining leftovers with ceiling tiles will make the ceiling design memorable and creative... The method is suitable for classic room designs where panels are appropriate. The interior will seem solemn, but you should refrain from using children's wallpaper. Designers recommend neutral shades or floristry.
The owner of the room decides to use the method on the ceiling or on the wall individually. If the choice is on the ceiling, then the solution will highlight a beautiful chandelier. If there are walls, then you can select a beautiful mirror by creating a frame.
You can make a picture with your own hands from what is. To do this, you will need the remnants of wallpaper and a frame. You can fill the interior with designer items within an hour. The wallpaper must be cut to fit the frame and placed inside. It is better to make 4-5 paintings at once, place them on the chest of drawers or hang them on the wall.
You can come up with whole compositions as decoration. For this, experienced designers use:
- beads;
- beads;
- sequins;
- rhinestones.
If there are several types of wallpaper leftovers in the pantry at once, designers recommend using them as a mosaic. The rolls must be cut into equal squares or more complex shapes and glued to the wall instead of regular rolls. You can save on the purchase of missing material, as well as make the design of the room unusual.
The mosaic looks appropriate in a children's playroom or bedroom.
DIY crafts
Pieces of wallpaper leftovers can always be used as material for decorating furniture or crafts. The decor will be appropriate for two reasons:
- The design of the craft or element will be made in the same style of the room.
- Additional material is already on hand.
Blinds
Making blinds with your own hands from the remnants of wallpaper is not difficult. For work, you will need a standard set - scissors and a wallpaper knife. The use of non-woven or bamboo wallpaper is suitable as a material.
The photo shows homemade blinds in the form of a fan from the remnants of photo wallpaper.
The easiest option is to create a fan. As an attachment to a plastic window, use double-sided tape. The only drawback of this design is that they quickly fail. The sun has a negative effect on the drawing and on the material itself. The service life will be 1.5-2 years.
The advantage is the appropriate interior decoration, there is a possibility of combination. You can change such blinds from the remnants every year. The interior will look fresh.
Shade
Making a lampshade for a lamp is an unusual and relevant design solution. We recommend using vinyl and non-woven rolls. The material can withstand high temperatures.
In the photo there is a lampshade made from the remnants of textile wallpaper with roses on a wooden curbstone.
Frames for photos and mirrors
Creativity starts with less; for inspiration, you can decorate photo frames or mirrors with leftovers. Material - any wallpaper after renovation. Combining in a mosaic is encouraged, this method will allow you to make an unusual collage on the wall.
Garland
It is customary to make a garland with your own hands from durable cardboard. If there are pieces of wallpaper left, you can and even need to use them. To do this, you need to cut them into small strips, and glue them together using the chain method. The decoration will look appropriate in the interior and will save on New Year's purchases.
Vases and pots
Decorated vases and pots are quite expensive. Making it yourself from the remnants of thin wallpaper is not difficult. You only need to apply all the creativity and talent, the decorated pot will be an excellent gift and will fit into the interior.
Baskets and boxes
Life hack involves combining two materials at once:
- Remains of wallpaper.
- Scraps of fabric.
Decoupage boxes and baskets in this way will help freshen up the interior and give a new look to old things.
Patchwork on the wall
Patchwork is known among designers as a patchwork technique. For this method, 3-4 types of wallpaper remnants are used at once or 2 materials of different structure. The application of the method will allow you to update the room and make it creative. For the complexity of the print, it is better to use the geometric principle, the simplest option is to cut the remnants into small squares and combine on the wall.
In the photo there is a classic-style bedroom with an accent wall made of different fragments of wallpaper.
Furniture decoration
A creative way to get rid of remnants after renovation is to decorate old furniture.
Cupboard
You can transform the old wardrobe using the remnants of textile wallpaper. The decoration can be both outside and inside the furniture. This method will allow you to return an impeccable look to an old piece of furniture.
Table
Modern design allows you to use all the creative impulses and creativity. If there is a small coffee table in the house, then you can make a fashionable piece of furniture out of it. By placing wallpaper under glass with a print of floristry, you can give the table a modern look and design.
Stair steps
Extraordinary decor will fill the void between the steps. This method is often used by fashion designers to make stairs more fun. You can use both simple paper wallpapers and liquid ones.
Doors
Door decoration was all the rage back in the 70s. In order to hide minor flaws or cracks, it is recommended to use non-woven and textile wallpapers. The design of the room will be saved and the method will add a vintage note.
Headboard
You can decorate the headboard for both a child's and an adult's bed. This will require half a roll, nails, a wooden frame. For the nursery - it is recommended to use a cage print or animalistic. For an adult - floristry or geometry.
The decor matches the design of the room and creates a cozy atmosphere.
Wall decor options
Solid color is not a great idea for wall decor. Especially if there is a renovation in the children's room for a girl. In order for the interior and design of the room to look harmonious, it is recommended to use the patchwork technique by experts. Combining several prints on one side at once will make the effect of an accent wall.
For teenagers, renovating a room is always painful. During this period, everyone wants to get a creative space that will characterize the inner state. In this case, designers recommend using the technique of combining several textures at once.
Photo gallery
The remnants of wallpaper can be left in the closet for the next renovation, but it is better to transform the room, making it unusual and creative. New ideas for crafts and decor will not only decorate the house, but also update the interior.
Finished renovation and don't know where to apply the leftover wallpaper? Today we will show you a few ideas that will help unload the pantry from unnecessary rolls and scraps.
1. Unusual ceiling
If you have one or more unused rolls left, you can use them to decorate the ceiling. Also, you can update the interior of one of the rooms in the apartment, as well as make it much more attractive and interesting.
This option looks very unusual, however, only wear-resistant wallpaper is suitable for it. It is advisable that they can be washed or repainted on occasion. Also, using this technique, you can easily create the effect of a secret door, as shown in the example below.
3. In a niche
Often, our apartments are not perfect. They have weak points - uneven walls or non-standard niches. It is just such flaws that can be easily turned into advantages using the remnants of wallpaper. See how interestingly we beat the niche, pasting it with wallpaper, highlighting it with built-in lamps and decorating it with moldings.
4. On the stairs
Sometimes, after repairs, narrow and oblong trims remain, which at first glance have nowhere to apply. They are just perfect for decorating stair steps. This is especially true in the country.
5. On the refrigerator
Another fun idea is to decorate the refrigerator with wallpaper. Still looks better than numerous stickers or magnets. But not everyone will agree to such an experiment, so you can try it at the same dacha.
6. Inside the furniture
It is much safer to decorate furniture with wallpaper. For example, the interior of drawers or shelving.
This idea is perfect for those who have long wanted to update their interior or old furniture, as well as have long been eyeing beautiful designer wallpaper (for which not everyone has the budget). You won't need a lot of wallpapers for such a decor, but you can match them by color or pattern to other interior items. This will make the space look stylish, and at the same time update it.
7. On furniture fronts
Surely this idea will appeal to needlewomen who are not averse to tinkering with the remnants of wallpaper, glue and furniture varnish. It is interesting to paste over the facades of furniture, but it is a job that requires increased care and accuracy.
You can decorate furniture fragmentarily, and if the amount of wallpaper allows, then you can completely decorate a wardrobe or chest of drawers.
8. Part of the wall
Today it is fashionable to highlight one wall or even part of it in order to increase the significance of a particular zone. For example, at the head of the bed or in the living room by the sofa. Wallpaper is ideal for these purposes. In order to focus attention on this technique, it is enough to paste over the borders of the wallpaper with moldings or paper skirting boards.
9. Headboard
Another way to highlight the bed area in the bedroom is to make an unusual headboard. For example, from old window frames decorated with wallpaper scraps. It sounds strange, but it looks pretty impressive.
10. Wall decor
It turns out that even the smallest pieces of wallpaper can be useful for further interior decoration. For example, you can make such a cute clock out of them or decorate photo frames.
Wallpaper from expensive collections in gilded frames will look interesting in an elegant interior.
Rustic interiors are a good complement to wallpapers with large and small floral patterns. Effective options in monochromatic performance. They are especially good for Art Deco.
11. "Clothes" for lamps
Wallpaper as lampshades for lamps is a stylish and unusual solution. It is enough to pick up a small piece of wallpaper for textiles, decorative pillows or posters on the wall, and the interior will sparkle with other colors and transform.
13. Patchwork in the interior
The fashion trend of recent seasons is patchwork. It has won the hearts of designers of clothing, footwear, accessories, as well as tile and wallpaper manufacturers. Many interior designers began to boldly use this technique in their projects.
If you have several types of wallpaper, you can combine them on one wall. One has only to cut them into identical squares and distribute them in a certain order - checkerboard, zigzag or chaotic.
We have already written about the use of wallpaper in the interior many times. For example, what techniques are used to create the right atmosphere in the kitchen. In this review, you can. And if you have been thinking about updating the interior for a long time, then you should definitely look at the review.
After carrying out repairs in a house or apartment, unused wallpaper often remains, because in most cases this material is bought with a margin. Wallpaper rolls may also remain due to incorrect calculation of the area; in such cases, do not accuse yourself of extravagance.
The remnants of wallpaper can be used for interior decoration, and with your own hands you can realize many interesting ideas. The original application of surplus wallpaper will allow you to create an unusual, admirable decor, and without the help of specialists.
What can be done from the leftover wallpaper? With the help of the remaining pieces of canvases, you can give a new look to old pieces of furniture, add an original decor element to the interior, or decorate free wall surfaces. It can be framed wallpaper on the wall, made in the form of a picture or panel, flowers, butterflies, postcards, baskets and any other crafts with which you decorate the walls and not only.
We present to your attention 30 of the most original ideas with photo examples of interior decoration using the remnants of wallpaper, which you can bring to life on your own.
1. The secret of a successful decor is in the little things
Any decor includes several small components. Particular attention should be paid to furnishing the premises. This point is especially important if the furniture is old, and there is not enough money to buy a new one, or there is simply no desire to change your favorite things.
Due to the surplus of tapestries (as some call wallpaper), you can improve the appearance of pieces of furniture that have lost their former beauty. You just need to find the surface that needs transformation - it can be a table, the side or the front of the cabinet - and decorate it with wallpaper.
You can also change the inner surfaces of the drawers in this way. There are a lot of options, only the design idea and a flight of imagination play a role.
In this video, you will learn how to give new life to an old wardrobe:
2. Unusual tray
For some reason, in our country and neighboring states, breakfast on a tray is rarely served in bed. Such delights take place only on special occasions, for example, on the day of March 8 or on a romantic date.
To give positive emotions to your loved one, breakfast in bed should be served on an original designed tray. You can take an ordinary tray as a basis and transform it yourself. Or make a dish from an old photo frame or cutting board.
You can make a not too presentable surface due to the wallpaper remaining after the repair. The redesigned tray is not just an original craft: it will become part of the overall design concept of the room.
3. Allocation of functional areas
What to do with large leftovers in the form of one or two rolls? They can be used to fully divide the room into zones that differ in their functional purpose. Thus, you can equip the work area. With wallpaper, it is easy to ensure that borders are clearly defined. Tapes with a different pattern and contrasting palette will help to translate this idea into reality.
Don't worry that the design of the room will look strange. The result will be the opposite - the wallpaper decor will turn into a "highlight" of the room.
4. Create art objects
Surplus tapestries can also be used to create decorative panels. Exclusive and unusual art objects are in vogue now. To get this decor, wallpaper part of the wall surface or the area above the bed. Due to this, you will make the interior more voluminous, visually expand the boundaries of space.
With the help of an accent interior design, you can divide the room into zones, moreover, this decor is especially appropriate in vintage style and in children's rooms.
The combination of one large panel and several smaller ones in a typical design looks interesting.
5. Vintage style chair
Cover the back of the chair that has lost its attractive appearance with wallpaper residues, and it will no longer spoil the interior of the room. Variegated floral patterns are in perfect harmony with real wood. And furnishings with chrome legs are perfect for wallpaper in a calm palette and with neutral prints.
But, taking care of the aesthetic component, we must not forget about the functionality, and it can be saved in several ways:
- apply removable wallpaper;
- at the expense of materials at hand, make a removable cover for the back of the wallpaper;
- provide surface protection with a strong light-transmitting coating made with your own hands from those materials that can be found in the house.
The chair does not have to be used for its main purpose. It can be used as a shelf or stand for indoor plants. The use of the updated piece of furniture can be non-standard, so use your imagination for a rare and special exclusive.
6. Cabinet with a portal
A wardrobe that has served for many years can also be transformed. This idea is suitable for both suspended cabinet models and furniture with translucent fronts. To implement this idea, remove the doors, dismantle all the shelves and other components, otherwise they will interfere with the processing of internal surfaces, and decorate the back wall with colorful wallpaper. Leave the walls on the sides unchanged, and the furniture will no longer be perceived as massive.
Glass shelves for storing dishes are in perfect harmony with the colorful wallpaper on the back side. This idea works especially well for wall-mounted cabinets used in the kitchen and wall units often found in the living room.
On a note! For a spectacular interior furniture decor, you can use designer collectible wallpapers.
The purchase of such material for a full-fledged wall decoration will cost a rather large amount, and you will not need a lot of wallpaper to decorate the furniture.
7. Create colorful accents
A table - tea or coffee - can be made brighter by pasting over its countertop or other parts with presentable wallpaper. You will not only transform furniture, but at the same time provide it with protection from damage and scratches.
You can decorate with wallpaper not only a table, but also, for example, a small wardrobe and even a refrigerator in the kitchen. The wallpaper design of the refrigerator can be created, for example, in the country, if you think that such a design is not entirely appropriate in the apartment.
8. Transforming the style
The main interior ideas and design concept are formed from details that are not very important at first glance. It is possible to add originality to the furnishings of the room with your own hands by decorating ordinary things. If you stick colorful wallpaper on a bottle of wine, it will resemble an original vase.
A similar technique can be applied to a variety of decorative elements - for example, photo frames.
9. Decorate the stairs
With imagination and an interesting idea, you can transform any interior element, including a staircase. Use wallpaper to decorate handrails or steps. Partial decoration will be the best solution. For steps, a strip of wallpaper in the central part or at the edges may be enough. Paste over the railing partially or completely.
Railings made of wood with variegated ribs look very presentable and original, and well-chosen stripes on the steps will make them visually wider.
10. Stylish lampshade
Using the remnants of wallpaper, you can radically modify the old lighting fixture. Fully wallpaper the lamp, creating a paper lampshade, or partially - it's up to you.
On a note! The light from the lamp will illuminate the wallpaper pattern for an unusual effect.
For large light sources, you can use narrow stripes with a variety of prints, just make sure that they are in harmony with each other.
11. Transformation of the countertop
Another interesting solution is to decorate the table with wallpaper. This design will look stylish and original. Cut a long strip of wallpaper and spread it in the center along the entire length of the countertop, and you will transform the look of the interior. The creation of such a decor will not require large expenses and will take literally a few minutes.
A vase placed on the created strip, a lamp or presentable dishes will allow you to complete the composition. Think over additional details, and the result will certainly delight you.
12. Accent wall
In most cases, all wall surfaces are pasted over with wallpaper, but this is not the only option for using this material.
Modern manufacturers offer the widest selection of tapestries, using which you can create an unusual decor. Where else can you put the leftover wallpaper? You can only add one wall - this is a popular design trick for creating an accent wall at the headboard. This material is suitable not only for transforming wall surfaces, but also for the ceiling.
Important! Be sure to keep in mind that large drawings visually conceal the space of the room, and small prints contribute to the visual expansion of the area.
13. Door decor
It happens that upon completion of the repair work, it turns out that the door leaf merges with the walls in color, which not everyone likes. This problem is usually typical for rooms decorated in light colors. The colorful wallpaper pasted on the door will help to solve it. Due to this, you will add a contrasting accent to the atmosphere and dilute the monochromatic color palette.Great ideas for decorating interiors - see what else you can do with leftover wallpaper:
14. Window as a component of the wall
Want to transform your interior? Create a dramatic gap in the wall surface. By pasting the window frame and window sill with remnants, you can create an effect in which the window is perceived as part of the wall surface. This technique is successful for both spacious and small rooms.
15. Masking the radiator
The owners of most apartments are unhappy with the way heating radiators look in their home. You can solve the problem by using a purchased or self-made box, decorated with wallpaper coverings.
Important! When buying glue for decorating the box with wallpaper, check with the seller if he will emit an unpleasant odor during the heating process.
16. Surreal art object
Another original idea will allow you to turn a Soviet-era nightstand into a surreal art object. Sand the surface of the dresser so that the paint lies flat. The outer part can be painted in a bright color, for example, green, and the inner part in a more muted - pistachio.
Advice: use a water-based paint: it dries quickly and fits well.
Acrylic-based black paint will give the surface an aged look.
Decorate the door with English wallpaper with a velvety texture and color that matches the color of the bedside table.
Cut large elements of wallpaper ornament with scissors and glue them on the glass.
Make a pallet on top, fill it with soil and sow lawn grass.
The living chest of drawers will be ready after the grass has sprouted, in about two weeks. The process of implementing this idea can be seen in this video clip:
With the help of bright wallpaper, you can modify the usual chest of drawers for clothes.
17. How to make the ceiling original
Decorating the ceiling with wallpaper is one of the best solutions for a nursery.
If you still have a couple of rolls of fun colors, use them to decorate the ceiling surface. This is a great way to redesign one of your rooms. For the nursery, wallpaper with children's prints is suitable (the child will certainly love the birds flying on the ceiling), and for the bedroom, for example, striped.
The striped pattern will also contribute to the visual expansion of the space.
Thanks to wallpaper, the ceiling can be easily turned into an accent piece of the interior.
18. Designing a niche
Most apartments have disadvantages: uneven wall surfaces or niches that spoil the interior. If you want to, you can really turn such minuses into pluses by using pieces of wallpaper for this purpose. Play a winning niche by decorating it with wallpaper, built-in lighting and complement with spectacular moldings.
19. Continents and islands
The map on the wall, created from multi-colored pieces of wallpaper, looks informative and catchy. You can assemble a collage, make an imitation of continents and islands. A great idea is to cut out various animals with your child and place them on those continents where they live.
You can also write labels to help your child understand geography more quickly. Or check the boxes in those places where you went to rest. For a nursery, this wall decoration will be a real boon.
20. We are repairing a dollhouse
Wallpaper unused for repairs is generally an excellent material for decorating a nursery. In addition to wall and ceiling cladding, it can be used to repair a dollhouse. Transform Barbie's home with her daughter, let her practice renovating the doll's mansion.
21. Figures for the nursery
In the decor of the nursery, you can use figures cut from the wallpaper, for example, cars, butterflies, characters from fairy tales, numbers with letters, airplanes. Children themselves can create a similar decor: let your son or daughter choose the applique themselves and make the craft. Using this technique, you can mask the stained areas on the wall: such defects in children's rooms are not uncommon.
This video is an additional source of inspiration, and demonstrates what else can be made from wallpaper leftovers:
22. Fashionable accessories for storing papers and various little things
Folders and all kinds of storage boxes, decorated in a single color palette, look great, in perfect harmony with the main design of the room.
In this style, you can arrange boxes for jewelry, bijouterie and chests for storing small gifts.
If there is a desire, after drying, the boxes can be additionally decorated with tags with inscriptions, tied with ribbons or twine.
Presentable boxes certainly do not have to be hidden in a closet - you will want to put such beauty in a prominent place. Such elements will add originality to the design of the room.
23. Easy transformation of an old screen into a stylish interior element
Do you have an old screen that does not fit into the interior, but it is a pity to throw it away and the hand is not understood? Turn it into a stylish interior element with wallpaper.
24. Gift bags
The holidays are approaching and you are probably preoccupied with finding gifts. Just buying presents is not enough, they still need to be wrapped, and this will require many gift bags. Do not spend money on their purchase, it is better to make bags from the wallpaper remaining after the repair.
25. Books in original covers
Do you have a library in your home or just a small collection of books? Take care of their safety. To keep the books from fraying and collect less dust, make stylish covers for them. Decorate your library in the same style - it will turn out both practical and beautiful.
26. Christmas trees from wallpaper scraps
For the new year, you can make an imitation of Christmas trees from wallpaper scraps. You will end up with a bright and original decorative element that, in combination with other decorations, will enliven the atmosphere and make it festive.
27. Supports for dishes
Every housewife wants to create a cozy atmosphere in the kitchen that is conducive to home gatherings. Accessories for the kitchen are selected with great care: dishes, tablecloths and other elements must be in harmony with each other.
The practical side also matters. We offer to make bright and budget coasters for dishes. Cover cardboard or other substrates with pieces of wallpaper, and the utensil stand is ready. As they wear out, such stands can always be replaced and at the same time avoid unnecessary costs.
28. Wallpaper patchwork
If several varieties of wallpaper are found in the house, by correctly combining them, you can make identical squares and decorate one of the walls or the entire room with them (if there is enough material).
The patchwork technique is now very popular, it can be applied to wallpaper, but do not forget about the harmony of shades. We advise you to stick to the three dominant colors.
29. Making blinds
Paper blinds are an original idea for decorating windows in a country house and on a veranda. In hot weather, such products will provide protection from the sun's rays. Paper backed blinds are lightweight and perfect for kitchen interiors.
The production of such blinds will not take much time. We advise you to choose a thicker wallpaper, preferably on a non-woven basis, muted colors, which reflect light rays, without volumetric patterns and not very bright. Cut the canvas to fit the glass, lengthening slightly. Fold the workpiece with an accordion, forming folds 2.5-5 cm wide.
The end of the bottom should look down and represent a complete step, and the top should look up and open outward. Using a suitable tool, cut a hole in the center of the assembled blade to insert the cord. Glue double-sided tape to the top fold and tape to the window. Glue the five folds from the bottom in the center and secure with tape. You should have a semicircle that looks like a peacock's tail.
Put a catch on the lace to control the blinds; its end can be decorated with a large bead. Blinds can also be designed on two parallel cords of the type of real ones. The principle of their creation is the same, the only difference is one - two fixing elements for a pair of holes, they are made at a distance of 10-14 cm from the edge on both sides.
30. Vases and pots for indoor plants
Flower pots decorated with colored wallpaper pieces will look original. As a rule, ordinary pots for indoor plants have the same type of color, and if you can find something unusual, then the cost is often very high. It is not worth spending money, it is better to make a beautiful pot with your own hands. Lubricate small pieces of wallpaper with glue and glue them to the surface, and after drying, open with varnish.
To decorate vases with a simple configuration, you can use textured canvases and glue objects with vinyl wallpaper. Such decor elements will transform any room; they can be used to decorate a home interior or give to one of your friends or relatives as a gift. By giving such a present, you will demonstrate your creativity and show originality.
Two more videos telling about where to put the leftover paintings and about possible options for using leftover wallpaper to decorate the interior:
We hope that this piggy bank of interesting ideas for using wallpaper to transform your interior will come in handy. Choose the option you like the most and put it into practice.
The creation of an original wallpaper design does not require large expenses. Do not miss the opportunity to rationally use the wallpaper remaining after the repair. There are a lot of options for using surplus wallpaper, do not be afraid to experiment, and the results of your work will delight not only you, but also those around you.
Remnants of wallpaper are stored in almost every house, which, as a rule, are purchased with a stock before renovation. But you don't have to use them for their intended purpose, and the wallpaper gathers dust for years in the closet or under the bed.
But, by connecting a little imagination, with the help of old wallpaper it will turn out to make the interior more beautiful and more comfortable. We share a selection of simple but effective ideas.
1. Instead of painting
If the purchase of real picturesque paintings is not affordable, then they will be replaced by a panel made of the remnants of wallpaper. Instead of a photo or poster, just place the pieces of the desired size in a frame with glass.
2. New life of old boxes
Storage systems are never superfluous in the interior. But ordinary boxes are unlikely to change the interior for the better. To make them not only a functional item, but also a home decoration, use the remnants of wallpaper. Cover the boxes with them.
3. Beautiful applications
A solid-colored wall in any room, be it a nursery or a living room, looks boring. You can decorate it with an applique cut from the remains of colored wallpaper. The desired drawing can be found on the Internet and scaled up by lining the wallpaper with a cell.
4. Transformation of the glass table
A standard glass table fits into almost any interior, but doesn't make it prettier. The situation can be changed by using the remnants of wallpaper glued to the bottom of the table. The table will remain the same practical, but its design will change dramatically.
5. Creative wall decoration
The white walls at the bottom get dirty pretty quickly. Repainting them all the time can be problematic. A way out of the situation can be a partial pasting of the wall with the remnants of washable wallpaper.
6. A bright background for little things in the sideboard
Monochromatic furniture inherited from my grandmother looks rather dull. It will be possible to revive it with the help of the remnants of wallpaper with which the outer part of the back wall is pasted over.
7. Wallpaper on ... the ceiling
The usual option for everyone is walls covered with wallpaper. But this finishing material can also be used to decorate the ceiling. A correctly chosen pattern will not contribute to a visual decrease in the height of the ceilings.
8. Paper headboard
The bedside headboard can radically transform the interior of the bedroom. The simplest, but no less effective option is to stick a strip of wallpaper on the wall that is the size of the bed or a little more.
9. In patchwork style
If there are several types of wallpaper in stocks, then all of them can be used for wall decor. It is enough to recall the patchwork technique, but instead of fabric patches, there are pieces of wallpaper of different sizes.
10. Decorative panels
Large swaths of wallpaper surrounded by plaster or polyurethane moldings provide a striking wall decor that will add sophistication to your interiors.
11. Decoration for stairs
The vertical parts of the steps are most often left unattended. But, pasted over with bright wallpaper, it can become a highlight of the situation. In order for such a decor to last a long time, we recommend covering the paper with several layers of clear varnish.
12. Bright boxes
Guests will not see such decor on the inside of the drawers. But this does not negate the fact that the furniture decorated in this way will understand the mood of the owners of the home.
13. A fresh look at boring furniture
Simply painting old furniture in one color is the most obvious solution if you want to give new life to annoying interior items. But the result is unlikely to be impressive. It is worth using the remnants of wallpaper for furniture decoration - and its appearance will become truly original.
14. Wallpaper time
Twelve small DIY boxes are used in place of the dial markers. Wallpaper scraps are glued to the bottom of the boxes. Take the movement from an old watch or buy it at a craft store.
15. Color duo
A separate piece of furniture, for example, a chest of drawers or a console table, turns into a real work of art if you paste over the wall behind them with contrasting wallpaper.
