What can be done from the remains of wallpaper with your own hands?

What can be done from the leftover wallpaper?

Often the remnants of the wallpaper are left in reserve, in case it is necessary, to glue something or even take it 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. 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 design, 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.

Interesting ideas for paintings and panels

You can make a picture with your own hands from what is. To do this, you need the remains of wallpaper and a frame. You can fill the interior with designer items within an hour. The wallpaper must be trimmed to fit the frame and placed inside. It is better to make 4-5 paintings at once, place them on a 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:

1. The design of the craft or element will be made in the same style of the room.
2. Additional material is already on hand.

Jalousie

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.

The photo shows a lampshade made from the remains of textile wallpaper with roses on a wooden cabinet.

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 residues are used at once or 2 materials of different structure. Applying 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 from 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 a flawless look to an old piece of furniture.

Table

Modern design allows you to use all your 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 a 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 the best 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 by experts to use the patchwork technique. 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.

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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.