Traditional lines with unexpected prints make us love projects like covering an old dresser with wallpaper. It makes a ho-hum furnishing into something special that makes people say, "Where'd you get that?!".
Any of these looks could be achieved as a DIY project. Just head out to your local thrift shop, scout a nicely shaped dresser in need of some TLC, and cover with your wallpaper of choice. The possibilities are endless here, from a chinoiserie to a modern print. Go gaga!
What would you cover a dresser with if you were doing a project like this? Need more inspiration? Turn to the height of wallpapered furniture inspiration: Bryonie Porter.
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OMG, perfection! A great project for a cheap IKEA dresser.
I plan to do this with a dresser I have. At some point....
My mother used to place wall paper between the top of the table and the glass top.
Modern-day "lacca povera". I learned this from The Buzz on Antiques: "The art of decorating a furniture surface with paper prints that were cut out and adhered to a prepared and painted surface and then varnished"
Looks great! Any suggestions for affordable modern wallpaper?
these are nice, wouldn't decoupage work the same? ie. is there a specific reason to use wallpaper, or does it matter?
what's the wallpaper used in that first image?
I just did this over the weekend but opted for gift wrap and Mod Podge over wallpaper as an inexpensive alternative!
I have just relegated my Malm drawers from my bedroom to the office. Definitely in need of some DIY improvement! I love the mismatch in picture 5. Thanks for the idea!