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

What can be done from the remnants of wallpaper?

Often the remains of wallpaper are left in reserve, in case you need to, glue something or even take it to the country. Most of the time the rolls lie on the upper shelves or in the pantries, taking up space. But you can make the interior creative and unusual with your own hands from what is left after the repair.

The decor of the remains is always relevant, and also combined with the overall design of the house or apartment. To get inspired and get started, it is worth considering fresh ideas:

• DIY crafts, from lampshade to patchwork.
• Furniture decoration.
• Pictures and panels.
• Wall and ceiling decor.
• A combination of parts from different types of residues and textiles.

How to combine leftovers?

When small rolls remain after repair, they are not enough to glue the whole room. However, do not be upset ahead of time, in the kitchen you can easily combine the remains of wallpaper.

For a beautiful combination, usually use 2-3 types. The main wall, which the first meets visually at the entrance, is glued with residues. So professional designers focus on one wall. Using the accent wall method, decorate and refresh the room without spending a lot of time and extra money.

Ceiling decor is a time-consuming method, however combining residues with ceiling tiles will make the ceiling design memorable and creative. The method is suitable for the classic design of the room, where the panels will be appropriate. The interior will seem solemn, but you should refrain from using children's wallpaper. Designers recommend neutral shades or floristry.

Use the method on the ceiling or on the wall individually decides the owner of the room. If you choose to stay on the ceiling, then the decision will highlight a beautiful chandelier. If the walls - then you can highlight a beautiful mirror by creating a frame.

Interesting ideas of 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 frames. You can fill in the interior with designer items within an hour. Wallpaper must be cut to fit the frame and placed inside. It’s better to make 4-5 paintings right away, place on a chest of drawers or hang on a wall.

You can come up with whole compositions as decoration. For this, experienced designers use:

• beads;
• beads;
• sparkles;
• rhinestones.

If in the pantry there are several types of wallpaper residues at once, designers recommend using them as a mosaic. Rolls must be cut into equal squares or more complex shapes, and glued to the wall instead of ordinary rolls. You can save on the purchase of the missing material, as well as make the design of the room unusual.

Mosaic looks appropriate in a children's playroom or bedroom.

DIY crafts

Pieces from the remains of wallpaper can always be used as material for decorating furniture or crafts. Decor will be appropriate for two reasons:

1. The design of the craft or item 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 need a standard set - scissors and a wallpaper knife. As a material, the use of non-woven or bamboo wallpaper is suitable.

In the photo, home-made blinds in the form of a fan from the remains of photo wallpaper.

The easiest option is to create a fan. As a mount on a plastic window, use double-sided tape. The only negative of this design is that they quickly fail. The sun has a negative effect on the pattern and on the material itself. The service life will be 1.5-2 years.

The advantage is the appropriate decoration of the interior, there is the possibility of combination. You can change such blinds from the residues every year. The interior will look fresh.

Shade

To make a lampshade for a lamp is an unusual and relevant design decision. Vinyl and non-woven rolls are recommended. The material withstands high temperatures.

In the photo there is a lampshade from the remnants of textile wallpaper with roses on a wooden pedestal.

Frames for photos and mirrors

Creativity begins with less, for inspiration with leftovers you can decorate the frames of photos or mirrors. Material - any wallpaper after repair. Combining into a mosaic is welcome, this method will 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, you can use them and even need to. For this, it is necessary to cut them into small strips, and glue them together using the chain method. 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 yourself from the remnants of thin wallpaper is not difficult. It’s worth applying only all the creativity and talent, the decorated pot will be a great gift and will fit into the interior.

Baskets and Boxes

Life hack provides for the combination of two materials at once:

• The remains of the wallpaper.
• Shreds of fabric.

Decoupage of boxes and baskets in this way will help to refresh the interior and give a new look to old things.

Patchwork on the wall

The patchwork is known among designers as a patchwork technique. For this method, immediately use 3-4 types of wallpaper residues or 2 different material structure. Application of the method will allow 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 remains into small squares and combine on the wall.

In the photo, a classic bedroom with an accent wall from different fragments of wallpaper.

Furniture decoration

A creative way to get rid of residues after repairs is to decorate old furniture.

Cupboard

You can transform an old cupboard using the remnants of textile wallpaper. Decoration can be both outside and inside the furniture. This method will allow you to return a flawless look to an old interior item.

Table

Modern design allows you to use all the creative impulses and creativity. If the house has a small coffee table, then you can make a fashionable piece of furniture from it. By placing the wallpaper under glass with a floral print, you can give the table a modern look and design.

Stairs

An extraordinary decor will fill the void between the steps. This method is often used by fashion designers to make the stairs more fun. You can use both simple paper wallpaper and liquid.

Doors

Door decoration was in fashion back in the 70s. In order to hide minor defects or cracks, it is recommended to use non-woven and textile wallpapers. The design of the room will be saved, as well as the method will add a vintage note.

Headboard

You can decorate the head of a child or adult bed. This will require half a roll, nails, a wooden frame. For children - it is recommended to use a print cage or animalistic. For an adult - floristry or geometry.

The decor is combined with the design of the room and creates an atmosphere of comfort.

Wall Decor Options

Monotony is not the best idea for wall decor. Especially if there is a repair in the children's room for the girl. In order for the interior and design of the room to look harmonious, it is recommended that specialists use the patchwork technique.Combining several prints on one side at once will allow you to make the effect of an accent wall.

For teenagers, repairing a room is always painful. During this period, everyone wants to get a creative room that will characterize the internal state. In this case, designers recommend using the technique of combining several textures at once.

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The remains of wallpaper can be left in the pantry for the next repair, but it is better to transform the room, making it unusual and creative. New ideas of crafts and decor will not only decorate the house, but will also update the interior.