7 Unique Ways to Use Wallpaper That Doesn’t Involve Walls

Decorative wallpaper ideas for unique home accents and creative uses beyond walls.

Wallpapers are life savers in decorating your home as it saves you heaps of time painting and decorating your walls.

While wallpapers are really meant for walls, now, with its lovely designs and easy application, wallpapers are now being used other than the walls.

Here are some household items that would look fabulous using wallpapers. You can get some inspiration here so you can make your homes adorable too!

1. On the Stairs

You can use some leftover extra wallpaper as decorations at the centre of the steps of your stairs. Or you can buy one large piece, cut it up in smaller sizes for each step and voila! You will have an amazing flight of stairs.

Creative staircase riser wallpaper ideas for home decor.
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Stylish blue patterned wallpaper on staircase risers for home decor.
via diynetwork.com
Pink floral wallpaper on staircase risers for creative home decor ideas.
via makingjoyandprettythings.com
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2. In Empty Picture Frames

No picture to put on your picture frames? No problem! Just use up those extra wallpaper or buy some smaller wallpapers and make it as a picture for your frames! Neat!

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Stylish wallpaper used as wall art with floral and bird patterns.
via ifeasmama.com
Beautiful floral wallpaper used as wall art in a stylish living space.
via onebroadsjourney.com

3. The Back of a Book Shelf

If you don’t want your book shelf looking boring, you can cover the back of your book shelf with some nice wallpaper to bring it back to life.

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via housebeautiful.com
Wall-mounted bookshelves with decorative items and books for home decor.
via popsugar.com
Bright yellow wallpaper adds a cheerful touch to the dining area.
via hellawella.com

4. Make Your Own Coasters with Wallpaper

Coasters don’t have to look dull and lifeless. Stick some wallpaper to it and you’ve got yourself some marvelous coasters!

 

Colorful patterned tile coasters stacked on a wooden surface.
via decoratingfiles.com
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via diy-masters.com

5. Line a Drawer with it

The insides of your drawer deserves some attention too. Brighten the insides of your drawer with some cool wallpapers to inspire you as you organise your clothes.

Decorative wallpaper drawer fronts for a unique furniture look.
via athomeinlove.com
Decorative wallpaper in drawers for a unique home decor touch.
via verysarie.com
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via pocketofposies.com

6. Match a Clock With Your Decor

Make your clocks pieces of art by using wallpaper to decorate it then match it to your walls! Lovely!

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via realsimple.com

7. Bed Heads

Give your bedroom a grand look by using wallpapers to decorate your bed heads.

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via aestheticoiseau.com
Stylish bedroom featuring a wallpapered headboard wall and modern decor.
via nengen.club

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Clare Whitfield Chief Editor
Clare Whitfield is the Editor of Stay at Home Mum and a recognised voice in practical home management for Australian families. Based in the northern suburbs of Sydney, she balances editorial leadership with life as a stay at home mum to two school age children. Her background in home economics and more than a decade of experience in recipe development, family budgeting, and household systems inform her work.

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