Kitchen renovations are often expensive and time-consuming. You might be overwhelmed by the thought of having to rip out and replace cabinets, countertops, and appliances. A kitchen remodel doesn’t need to be all or nothing. Sometimes the smallest of changes can make a big difference. Wallpaper is one example.
Wallpaper is the best way to liven up an old kitchen. With a bright and cheerful pattern such as a bunch of fruits or vegetables, you can bring back the past in a retro-inspired, kitschy way. Modernize with patterns that imitate tile, stone or metal. These are a more affordable option to expensive backsplashes. There are no worries about stains as most wallpaper comes with a protective coating that can be washed and even scrubbed. In fact, kitchen-friendly wallpapersThese are far less expensive to maintain than paint, which can last for about three years.
Wallpaper isn’t only for kitchen walls. These are some great ideas to instantly modernize your kitchen.
* With extra wallpaper or coordinating border, cover lamp shades on hanging fixtures to create a chic, pulled-together look.
* Wallpaper inset panels on cabinets and pantry doors.
* Paper the back of glass cabinets or open shelves and turn the display of everyday china into a work of art.
* Tap into your creativity: layer wallpaper with a coordinating border and removable wall decals. If wallpaper isn’t possible to apply at an angle that’s easy to reach, consider using a complementary wall sticker to bring the look together.
* If the seating in your kitchen faces one wall, create an art installation by placing individual peel-and-stick wall decals in store-bought frames in a pattern on the wall.
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