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What to make of the leftover wallpaper?

When the repair is already over, and you still want to add something new and unusual to the interior, the remnants of wallpaper will come to the rescue. Surprisingly, but making a new and interesting art object out of the remnants of wallpaper is not so difficult, it is enough to connect your imagination.

A few examples below will help in this creative endeavor..

  • A bookcase, a pantry or an open cupboard for small things – in the blink of an eye, will turn from unremarkable objects into special and unique ones. It is enough to choose wallpaper with a contrasting pattern or with a clear geometric pattern. You can paste over both the back walls and the shelves. The glued shelves must be covered with several layers of varnish..

Make from leftover wallpaper

Make from leftover wallpaper

  • Making a new lampshade out of leftover wallpaper might sound amazing. But, if you look at the photo, it all depends on the correct choice of color and pattern. The resulting lampshade must be coated with an aerosol varnish to protect it from scratches and dust.

from the remnants of wallpaper

from the remnants of wallpaper

  • An old stool or table may find “second youth”, thanks to all the same cuts from the remnants of wallpaper. To make the coating look great and serve for a long time, it is necessary to sand the surface before gluing the wallpaper. If there are deep scratches or irregularities, it is necessary to use a wood filler, after application and leveling – sand it. Now you can apply wallpaper glue and wallpaper. After drying, the wallpaper is covered with several layers of varnish..

From the remnants of wallpaper

From the remnants of wallpaper

  • The remnants of wallpaper with a graphic pattern make an excellent background for risers. This solution looks great in country houses..

From the remnants of wallpaper

From the remnants of wallpaper

  • What to do from the remnants of wallpaper if the plans do not include pasting the surfaces? A beautiful insert of wallpaper with a pattern, will decorate any drawer, at home or at work.

What to make from the leftover wallpaper

  • The old screen will serve you again, just update the inserts. The screen cloth gives a wide field for experiments. You can work on contrasts, apply “domino principle” or paste over the inserts in the color of the main wallpaper, and paint the frame in the opposite color.

from the remnants of wallpaper

  • Scenic wallpapers inserted into a thin frame will decorate the wall and update the interior.

from the remnants of wallpaper

from the remnants of wallpaper

from the remnants of wallpaper

  • A small folding table will become a bright accessory for your interior if you stick the remnants of wallpaper with a bright pattern on it.

from the remnants of wallpaper

  • To update the entire interior, it is enough to change the color of one wall; for this, a roll of wallpaper remaining from the repair is quite useful..

from the remnants of wallpaper

  • If the old refrigerator is depressing with its appearance, it is not necessary to paint it with paint, you can use the remnants of wallpaper. After pasting, be sure to cover the surface with several layers of varnish.

from the remnants of wallpaper

from the remnants of wallpaper

  • From the remnants of wallpaper, you can also make coasters, trays for dishes, gift wrapping and decor for paintings.

from the remnants of wallpaper

from the remnants of wallpaper

from the remnants of wallpaper

from the remnants of wallpaper

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