How to recycle wallpaper scraps?
If you are one of those who follow the trend, you have certainly succumbed to the wallpaper trend… you may have some leftovers. How can you give them a second life by recycling them in a creative way? Here are our best ideas!
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Make abstract art: Have you ever thought about transforming your wallpaper scraps into real works of art? To do this, nothing could be simpler: frame them! Our advice for creating timeless paintings is to choose simple and refined frames. In addition to being timeless, they will particularly highlight any pattern and texture of wallpaper. Once your creations are made, you can have fun creating a real wall gallery by accumulating them. A good idea to brighten up, in a creative and ecological way, a hallway, a living room, or an office with a somewhat cold decoration. To bring style to these rooms, do not hesitate to also multiply the different wallpaper designs. The trick to not overdo it is to settle on 2 or 3 dominant shades in order to maintain a certain visual coherence. Then, let your creativity express itself! You can either frame a simple strip or cut and paste it to create unique designs.
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Customize your furniture: Give your furniture a new lease of life, thanks to wallpaper scraps, perhaps another good idea for reuse. In addition to not wasting paper, this technique allows you to give your furniture a much more contemporary second wind. To personalize it as best as possible, you can cover the drawers, shelves, trays, etc. Another idea: play on contrasts by covering the inside of your favorite shelf with wallpaper. This will give it a touch of modernity and originality. Regarding the style of the paper, be sure to maintain a certain visual harmony by sticking to a maximum of 3 strong shades. For the rest, multiply the patterns and textures as you wish!
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Modernize your lampshades: Wallpaper scraps can also breathe new life into your old lampshades. To do this, nothing could be simpler: cover them with pieces of wallpaper that match your interior decoration to create a harmonious atmosphere. This tip, as accessible as it is effective, allows you to instantly personalize all your lighting and give them a contemporary look.
Magnify your switches and electrical outlets:
Switches and electrical outlets are small details that often go unnoticed. Transform them into decorative elements in their own right by covering the plates with scraps of wallpaper that match your interior. Warning: make sure to use a suitable glue and varnish to protect your creations!
Make decorative borders:
Add a fun touch to your walls by using leftover wallpaper to create decorative borders. This trick works especially well in kids' bedrooms, bathrooms or workspaces. You can opt for a continuous border or play with alternating patterns for an even more captivating visual effect.
Create bookmarks:
If you are a book lover, this creative idea should please you! Why not transform your wallpaper scraps into artistic bookmarks? To do this, cut out original shapes in the paper, make a small hole in it and add a colored string. You will thus obtain a 100% custom-made and anti-waste bookmark. With Christmas approaching, you can also create several and offer them to your loved ones. Nothing like homemade and sustainable gifts, right? Creating bookmarks can also be an excellent creative activity to do with children. It allows them to occupy themselves calmly while gently raising their awareness of the ecological cause.
Transform storage boxes:
Storage boxes are incredibly practical… but when it comes to style, we’ve seen better. To brighten them up a bit, use scraps of wallpaper! Turn them into decorative boxes in an instant by covering them with paper in bold colors and patterns. Just once: this time, we say yes to all the crazy things! Stripes, abstract shapes, flowers, plain, textured… there’s room for all your desires! Once finished, you can use your new favorite boxes to store accessories, magazines, or even souvenirs. In addition to being practical, they become real decorative elements.
Using wallpaper scraps offers a multitude of creative possibilities to personalize your interior in an eco-friendly way. With a few good ideas and a little material, you will transform these modest pieces of paper into real decorative gems. So, let your imagination run wild and give a second life to your interior decoration by recycling wallpaper!
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