How to Creatively Use Leftover Wallpaper in Home Projects?

What can be made from leftover wallpaper?

Often leftover wallpaper is kept in reserve, in case something needs to be glued, or even taken to the country. Most of the time, the rolls lie on the top shelves or in closets, taking up space. But you can make the interior creative and unusual with your own hands from what is left after the renovation.

Decor from leftovers is always relevant, and also matches the overall design of the house or apartment. To get inspired and get started, consider fresh ideas:

• DIY crafts, from lampshades to patchwork.
• Furniture decoration.
• Paintings and panels.
• Wall and ceiling decoration.
• Combining parts from different types of scraps and textiles.

How to combine scraps?

When small rolls remain after renovation, they are not enough to cover the entire room. However, do not get upset ahead of time, in the kitchen you can easily combine the remains of wallpaper.

For a beautiful combination, 2-3 types are usually used. The main wall, which is the first to be seen when entering, is covered with the remains. This is how professional designers focus on one wall. Using the accent wall method, you can decorate and refresh the room without spending a lot of time and extra money.

Ceiling decoration is a labor-intensive method, but combining leftovers with ceiling tiles will make the ceiling design memorable and creative. The method is suitable for a classic room design, where panels will be appropriate. The interior will seem festive, but it is worth refraining from using children’s wallpaper. Designers recommend neutral shades or floristry.

The owner of the room decides individually whether to use the method on the ceiling or on the wall. If you choose the ceiling, then the solution will highlight a beautiful chandelier. If the walls, then you can highlight a beautiful mirror by creating a frame.

Interesting ideas for paintings and panels

You can make a painting with your own hands from what you have. For this, you will need leftover wallpaper and a frame. You can fill the interior with designer items within an hour. The wallpaper must be cut to the size of 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;
• glitter;
• rhinestones.

If there are several types of wallpaper leftovers in the closet, 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 purchasing 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 wallpaper scraps can always be used as a 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.

Blinds

Making blinds with your own hands from wallpaper scraps is not difficult. To work you will need a standard set – scissors and a wallpaper knife. As a material it is suitable to use non-woven or bamboo wallpaper.

The photo shows homemade fan-shaped blinds from photo wallpaper scraps.

The easiest option is to create a fan. Double-sided tape is used as a mount on a plastic window. The only disadvantage of such a 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 an appropriate interior decoration, it is possible to combine. Such blinds from scraps can be changed every year. The interior will look fresh.

Lampshade

Making a lampshade for a lamp is an unusual and relevant design solution. It is recommended to use vinyl and non-woven rolls. The material can withstand high temperatures.

The photo shows a lampshade made of leftover textile wallpaper with roses on a wooden stand.

Photo and mirror frames

Creativity starts with something smaller; for inspiration, you can decorate photo or mirror frames with leftovers. Material – any wallpaper after renovation. Combining into a mosaic is welcome, 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 should 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 allow you to save on New Year’s purchases.

Vases and pots

Decorated vases and pots are quite expensive. It is not difficult to make them yourself from the remains of thin wallpaper. All you need to do is apply all your creativity and talent, a decorated pot will be a great gift and will fit into the interior.

Baskets and boxes

The life hack involves combining two materials at once:

• Wallpaper scraps.
• Patches fabrics.

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

Patchwork is known among designers as a patchwork technique. For this method, 3-4 types of wallpaper scraps or 2 materials with different structures are used at once. The use of this method will update the room and make it creative. For a more complex print, it is better to use a geometric principle. The simplest option is to cut the leftovers into small squares and combine them on the wall.

The photo shows a classic-style bedroom with an accent wall made of different wallpaper fragments.

Furniture decoration

A creative way to get rid of leftovers after renovation is to decorate old furniture.

Wardrobe

You can transform an old wardrobe using leftover textile wallpaper. The decoration can be both outside and inside the furniture. This method will allow you to return the old piece of furniture to its perfect appearance.

Table

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

Staircase Steps

Unusual 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 wallpaper.

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 wallpaper. The design of the room will be preserved, and the method will add a vintage note.

Headboard

You can decorate the headboard of both a child’s and an adult’s bed. For this you will need half a roll, nails, a wooden frame. For a child’s room, it is recommended to use a checkered or animal print. For an adult – floristry or geometry.

The decor matches the design of the room and creates a cozy atmosphere.

Wall decor options

Monotone is not the best idea for wall decor. Especially if you are renovating a girl’s room. In order for the interior and design of the room to look harmonious, experts recommend using the “patchwork” technique. Combining several prints on one side will create 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 internal state. In this case, designers recommend using the technique of combining several textures at once.