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How to Jazz Up your Bookcase with wallpaper

October 22, 2018

Jazz up your bookcase with wallpaper for some nice contrast and texture. 

Hey friends, it’s been a super crazy 2 weeks as my husband and I just got back from an epic trip to Italy with our friends and then I had a work trip immediately following after that. Both trips were amazing and I have so much to share regarding those trips so those posts are coming soon. I’m so behind on blog posts because I just haven’t had the time to write them up. The struggle is that I always have way more content than the time to share them all. However, I have one available today! This post is all about how to jazz up your bookcase with wallpaper.

wallpapered-bookcase

Do you have a bookcase that could use a little update? Even though the bookcase that I used for this project isn’t that old, I really wanted to change out the farmhouse look on the back of the shelves. I know the shiplap look is still super popular right now but since it’s not really me, I wanted to get rid of it without painting or doing anything crazy to it. Here’s how to jazz up your bookcase with wallpaper in a quick and easy way.

diy-wallpapered-bookcase

You can probably tell that I’ve become a little addicted to using this peel and stick wallpaper. Okay, I’m a little more than addicted. I’m pretty much obsessed. Ha! I tell myself that there are worse things in life to be addicted to right?

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Anyways, this peel and stick wallpaper has been so much fun to work with and I discovered it while shopping for my front porch collaboration with Joann. I’ve used it for my little nook makeover and recent foyer area. The one I used here is gray poplin. 

peel-and-stick-wallpaper

I’ve been playing with painting the back of my trio of bookcases a dark color but I kept resisting the idea because I didn’t want to mess it up in case I hated it in the end. I know it could always be repainted but since I didn’t know it’s original paint color, I didn’t want to take the chance that I would have to paint the entire bookcase in the future. It’s a really beautiful set and it was bought at the Atlanta Market many years ago. Sorry I can’t give you any sources on it!

peel-and-stick-wallpaper-bookcase

After playing with the peel and stick wallpaper, I knew it would it would perfect for this project. It literally took about an hour and it was done. That’s what I call a successful project. I also used one roll for the whole project. 

wallpapered-bookshelf

You can use the same directions that I shared on my previous foyer post on how to apply the peel and stick wallpaper. Thankfully, it’s not rocket science so anyone can do this!

wallpapered-bookshelves

I love the result and it just gives it nice, clean look. Since I use a lot of white and neutral decor, it pops better against the gray textured background.

diy-wallpapered-bookshelf

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The options are endless with this if you decide to apply this to the back of your bookshelf. I love the texture as it adds some dimension but still provides a clean transitional look. I didn’t want to do anything too crazy since it would compete with our main paneled wall.

peel-and-stick-wallpapered-bookshelf

 

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If you have an older bookcase, this is also a great way to update the piece without having to invest in another piece of furniture.

peel-and-stick-wallpaper-bookshelf-diy

What do you think about the result? Do you have a bookcase that needs a little update? Try this option!

xoxo,

 

 

 

Let all that you do be done in Love. 1 Corinthians 16:14

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  1. Adrienne M Grabowski says

    October 22, 2018 at 2:11 pm

    Love it!

    • Yuni Min says

      October 25, 2018 at 1:52 pm

      Thank you, Adrienne! I’m totally digging it!

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