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Our living room mantel has been struggling for a while now. Since I put away the winter decor, to be exact. It has become a landing spot for DVDs and other things I wanted out of reach from the twins. It’s one of the few spaces left that is out of reach of my favorite 3.5-year-olds, but that’s a different story. When I cleared off the mantel, I realized what a large, open, cream (blah!) space I had on my hands.

So today we’re going to talk about a simple way to refresh and brighten any room this summer. Since we live in Minnesota, where temperatures are subarctic for much of the year, and I don’t have a designated work space for DIY projects, I find myself doing my bigger DIY projects when the weather is nice. This means I’ve been on a bit of a home decor kick lately.

I really wanted to brighten up our living/dining space, quickly and simply. I decided to create a shiplap feature to “ban the beige” from above our mantel, and refresh the room for summer.

Mantel Refresh: How to Make a “Shiplap” Mantel Feature Wall

This method is seriously easy! No power tools required. And you can use this same idea to add wallpaper just about anywhere without damaging your walls. It’s a great option for those who rent or don’t want to commit long-term to a certain wallpaper pattern.

Step 1: Tape off a Grid

Using painter’s tape or masking tape, tape off a grid. I would recommend using no more than 10 inches between grid lines.

Side note if your wallpaper is a light color: Don’t use dark tape on light walls and expect the light wallpaper to cover it. I learned this the hard way with my first go-round and had blue lines that could be seen through the wallpaper.

Step 2: Add More Tape

Place small pieces of double-sided tape on the masking tape. Make sure to use plenty of tape!

Step 3: Roll out the Paper and Secure

Just like you would when hanging regular wallpaper, cut a length of paper. Start at one end, and smooth the paper against the wall as you work your way to the other end.

** Source: I used this wallpaper**