I like the look of wallpaper, but I am concerned that it will make my home look dated. Is there a current and stylish way to use wallpaper without making my home look like it’s stuck in the 80’s?
Our Answer
The short answer is: yes! Always a favorite for its versatility, variety, and suitability for just about any room, wallpaper has only improved in terms of cost efficiency and application ease. Choose from inexpensive pre-pasted and easy-change varieties, and go for texture and pattern. But remember that a little goes a long way. Use wall paper in small doses, for example to line the back of a book shelf or built in wall unit. Or frame out an area of your wall with trim and wall paper JUST the inside of that frame. Or use an interesting pattern on just one wall of the room. Busy patterns can make a room look smaller if the whole space is papered.
Another option is a full-wall mural. They are back in vogue again, and thanks to digital technologies, photographic vistas are all the more alluring. Nature scapes are perfect for kid’s rooms and spaces that connect to the outdoors – like a sunroom.
This is certainly a DIY project. But one way you can make it easier on yourself is by using the right tools. The Skil Power Cutter is a very versatile tool that can be used again and again for dozens of projects and chores at home. You can cut through wallpaper, vinyl flooring, vinyl siding, carpet or carpet padding and dozens of other materials for your home improvement projects. The bonus is it can also be a go-to cutter for all of your household jobs too – it cuts through denim, leather, cardstock, old credit cards – and that frustrating clamshell packaging! With powerful lithium ion technology, and an auto sharp blade system, Skil’s lightweight power cutter will soon become your favorite tool too.
It’s trendy.
Trendy!
Like the previous posted noted, use judiciously, but if you watch the home shows, they are always using wallaper