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February 8, 2019 · Leave a Comment

She Covered her Walls in What??? DIY Wallpaper Alternatives

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Do you want to cover you walls in pattern or color? Wallpaper isn’t your only solution. Check out these 7 techniques and wallpaper alternatives.

How to cover your walls in pattern and style, without the mess, hassle, or expense of wallpaper.

How to cover your walls in pattern and style, without the mess, hassle, or expense of wallpaper.

I do love, love, love wallpaper, and browsing the vast selection of options available. But, for various reasons, it may not be a good option for you… or just for a particular room. Renters need removable damage-free decor options. Even if you own, some wallpapers can be REALLY expensive.

So… I’ve gathered 8 different wallpaper alternatives for you. Some are DIY techniques and others are products that you can buy. Now, go add a little bit of pattern and style to your walls.

Related: If you’re looking for more wallpaper inspiration, pin along with me on my wallpaper Pinterest board!

Wallpaper Alternatives – 7 Different Solutions

1. Book Pages

DIY Wallpaper Alternatives Book Page Wall Covering

Artist Amy Duncan covered the wall of the tree house with the pages of vintage maritime and bird-watching books. “It took about a day to install. We just love it. It’s weathered incredibly well”. Source: Country Living

2. Handwriting or Drawing

wallpaper alternatives - hand lettered script feature wall

Described as “My favorite project ever,” by its creator, this hand lettered script feature wall with just a bit of black paint. Source: A Beautiful Mess

wallpaper alternative - paint pen feature wall

See how this blogger used a paint pen to create a $5 “wallpaper” patterned wall. It’s pure genius! Source: Owens Olivia

3. Wall Decals

Inspiring Wall Decal Feature Walls - the perfect rental friendly solution for decorating your walls

Wall decals are one of my favorite ways to update a room without making a permanent change. They are a perfect design solution for renters or for anyone wanting to try a new look before fully committing. Here are my favorite feature walls to inspire you when decorating.  Source: The Crazy Craft Lady

4. Fabric

wallpaper alternatives - fabric and liquid starch wall covering

Add texture and pattern to your walls with fabric. Apply using liquid starch for a temporary application. Source: Fun Cheap or Free

fabric and liquid starch freature wall

Would you believe that this wall is covered in fabric? So gorgeous! Source: Mustard Seed Interiors

5. Rollers

Wallpaper Alternatives - Roller Stencil Wall

Isn’t this wall lovely? Source: Remodelista

Rollers come in a variety of patterns and textures. With a little practice and paint, this is an extremely affordable solution for covering walls. Check out this video below or click here for full tutorials:

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6. Stencils

Wallpaper Alternatives - Farmhouse Stencil Wall

Kristi couldn’t believe how quick and easy it was to stencil this feature wall in her master bedroom makeover. Source: Making it in the Mountains

7. Temporary Wallpaper

Shop my favorite sources for peel-and-stick wallpaper.

 Do you love the look of wallpaper, but are afraid to commit? Fear not, because these temporary peel-and-stick wallpaper options are just the solution you need! Peel the sheets off the backing paper, smooth it over your walls, and peel it right off when you’re ready for a change. No mess, no fuss! Read this tutorial to see how I used temporary wallpaper.

Don’t Forget to Pin these Wallpaper Alternatives for Later:

Do you want to cover you walls in pattern or color? Wallpaper isn't your only solution. Check out these 7 techniques and wallpaper alternatives.

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