Sometimes you'd just like to test wallpaper out in a small area first — or maybe you're adding a little pop of pattern in an unexpected space. Either way, ordering a sample can be a great way to go, but many places want $5 or more for a square. We found a more accessible retailer that has them for less than $1.00 — score!
Although there might not be someone in an orange apron around to help us when we need it, we have to hand it to Home Depot when it comes to the award for inexpensive wallpaper samples. We use wallpaper quite often in craft projects and other small DIY tasks and buying a whole roll or paying a high price for such a small piece can be feel a little frustrating.
You can find their list of $0.99 samples on their website (there's almost 2,000 to choose from!), if you're looking for the two in the opening image you can find those them, too: Teal Multicolored Modern Large Scale Leaf and Multi Colored Modern Large Scale Leaf. We're willing to try anything for $0.99, heck we're willing to try 5 additional pieces at that price to make an even bigger swatch Don't forget to use any leftover scraps for holiday card making!
Do you know of another place to pick up samples to try before you buy or purchase less than a roll? Share your design secret in the comments below!
Images: Home Depot

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Do they "strike through" each sample? If not, this could be a very inexpensive way to do some patchwork stuff too...
I'm all over this for art projects.
those 2 prints would be super cute in frames. :) my daughter's room desperately needs color and cute shelves lol.
I purchased some wallpaper samples from ferm living for $3/ea. I really had no intention to buy a whole roll of wallpaper, but I did love the pattern and thought it would look good in a frame. cheap art!
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I am personally loving all the wallpaper post. I've been trying to find the perfect print for my fireplace wall to go with my medium teal paint. These links and tips have been extremely helpful, esp since this is my first major decoration endeavor! I actully have 3 or 4 samples in my cart at Homp Depot...love the .99, just wish the shipping wasn't so much!
Yes! But the shipping is outrageous! $19.99 for shipping on an order that totals $4.95? It's just not worth it. ...and I was so excited about this at first! :(