Update Your Wardrobe Or Furniture With This Simple Wallpaper Hack
Many of you loved my Ikea wardrobe hack I posted over on Instagram so I thought I would share with you how to do it yourself!
It was really easy to do and has completely changed the wardrobe and transformed our bedroom simply by using wallpaper. I now love this wardrobe again after being bored with it for so so long!! In fact I love it so much that I also did the sides of my large dresser and they look like they have always been a set!
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This Ikea wardrobe I’d had for years and years, long before I started Stacey’s Furniture Shop and there was nothing wrong with it, it was too good to throw away. It had plenty of life left in it however it looked rather drab and boring in our bedroom. We were originally planning to build some built in wardrobes in our bedroom and I planned to freecycle this wardrobe but as this isn’t a house we plan to stay in for a very long time it seemed like money we didn’t need to spend.
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This is what my Ikea wardrobe looked like before it’s makeover
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Our bedroom is neutral with gold and green accents and plenty of textures. Whilst designing our bedroom I’ve had in mind a calming yet cosy space and this huge block of white just wasn’t fitting the scheme. I didn’t want to paint the whole wardrobe and instead give it a different look. I wanted the panelled sections to almost look like they were fabric so I set about searching for an appropriate wallpaper. If you know me, you will know I LOVE stripes, (you can shop your own stripey furniture in my collection here) and ticking stripes in particular are a fave of mine. I found the perfect ticking stripe fabric for my wardrobe in Dunelm and was chuffed with the price at only a tenner a roll!
Here is the finished look! Carry on reading to find out how to re create the look yourself!
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Just by adding wallpaper the wardrobe looks more expensive and adds interest to our bedroom
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The wallpaper has completely transformed the wardrobe and looks seamless. The stripes compliment the new bedding I have just bought and the whole space now feels very cohesive! If you want to find out how to make your home feel cohesive and seamless, check out this blog post of mine!
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If you want to give your wardrobe or furniture a similar makeover all you need is -
The wallpaper of your choice
Modpodge adhesive
Pot to dispense adhesive in to
Paint brush
Cleaning materials
Tape measure
Pen
Knife or scissors
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1. Start by measuring the area you wish to cover and write your measurements down.
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2. Lay your wallpaper face down on a clean flat surface and measure the wallpaper to the size you need and mark at the edge with a pen.
2. Lay your wallpaper face down on a clean flat surface and measure the wallpaper to the size you need and mark at the edge with a pen.
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Take in to consideration the pattern and repeat pattern of your wallpaper so you are cutting the right section of paper out for your piece of furniture.
Take in to consideration the pattern and repeat pattern of your wallpaper so you are cutting the right section of paper out for your piece of furniture.
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3. Fold over the paper where you have made the mark and keep the edges of the paper in line with the edges of the roll below to ensure that the paper is square. You can watch me do this in my ‘Hacks Highlight’ on Instagram.
3. Fold over the paper where you have made the mark and keep the edges of the paper in line with the edges of the roll below to ensure that the paper is square. You can watch me do this in my ‘Hacks Highlight’ on Instagram.
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4. Then cut along your folded edge.
4. Then cut along your folded edge.
Repeat this process until you have all sections of paper that you need.
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5. Clean the surface you are sticking your paper too.
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6. Pour your adhesive out into a container and using your paint brush apply to the surface of the furniture.
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7. Then starting at one edge position and stick your wallpaper in place. Slowly and carefully release and stick the rest of the paper and smooth out in the same direction as you go to release any air bubbles that may occur.
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8. Once completely dry, use your modpodge sealer and paint on over the top of your wallpaper to seal it.
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8. Once completely dry, use your modpodge sealer and paint on over the top of your wallpaper to seal it.
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Things to remember -
The thinner the paper the more likely it will wrinkle, don’t apply too much adhesive as the wetter it becomes the more it will wrinkle then too.
It sounds obvious but make sure you stick your paper up the right way, if you notice a mistake right away you might be able to remove the paper with not too much damage but leave it on a little too long and you will be left with a right ole mess!!
If you aren’t sure that the wallpaper is right for your furniture or Ikea wardrobe like mine, cut the paper to size and blue tac to your furniture for a few days to see how you like it before committing! Although I am sure you will love it! 💖
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If you’re going to give this a try comment and let me know, or if you have any questions drop them in the comments and I will get back to you! As always thanks so much for reading,
Stacey x
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P.S Happy Halloween 🍁🎃
