Creating Wallpaper Panels…
So you want it, but not so much of it.
You are ready to commit, but maybe not for that long.
Concerned your colors and taste might change soon.
No worries, you can still have wallpaper!
Simply slip it into some wallpaper panels and you have it, but not the long term, expensive commitment.
I created wallpaper panels for our last house and hung them in the narrow hallway off the entry.
Yesterday I simply switched out the wallpaper to suit my new home and hung the panels in awkward corner in the living room.
They look fabulous to me. What do you think?
Creating wallpaper panels is so easy to do.
Have a local frame shop or even Joanne’s create long frames using light weight plexiglass and moveable tabs on the back.
Make the width of your frame or frames 27 inches if you are using American wallpaper and 21 if you choose a European paper.
Might be best to choose the paper first then have the frames made to size.
As you can see, the color palette of my last house & this house are markedly different.
No problem as the frame I initially choose goes well with these & pretty much any paper I might choose in the future.
The wallpaper is the star of the panels so I suggest you choose a simple, narrow frame.
To swap out the wallpaper, I simply flipped over the panels, loosened the tabs with a screwdriver, removed the 2 layers of foam board and the original wallpaper.
Then I aligned the two frames so the repeat of the wallpaper print was in the same spot on each. Cut to the length and slid in the new paper. Tightened back up the tabs and they were ready to hang.
My panels are 27″ wide and 60″ long with a 1″ wide frame. Perfectly sized for the House of Hackney London Rose wallpaper I chose.
I talk about my love of wallpaper panels in this episode of Decorating Tips & Tricks too. You can listen by clicking the arrow.
The wallpaper panels make such a lovely backdrop for the Bergere chair & Florentine nesting tables.
You can learn all about bergere chairs & Florentine tables by clicking HERE & HERE.
If you are contemplating adding wallpaper to your home, but the commitment & expense are holding you back or you simply want dramatic and versatile wall art, try wallpaper panels.
Do you have wallpaper in your home now?
** Kelly **
What a great idea! I’ve seen wallpaper I love but not a room full. This is the perfect solution for me.
-carol
So glad you like the idea Carol!!
Looks so lovely Kelly. Your color palate is delightful.
Thank you – I really find it soothing…
Genius!! I would have never thought to do that. What a great way to fill a spot!!
Thank you!!
“Genius” well… I am blushing!
I’m so doing this! I wallpapered one wall in my kitchen and there is an adjoining triangular room attached with a sliding glass door—I’m going to flank that sliding glass door with wallpaper panels left over from my one wall! Will really “connect” those two rooms! TY
Do it Char & send photos!!
This clearly has changed an awkward space into a cozy and inviting reading nook or spot to have a cup of coffee and relax! They don’t seem to be a lot of work, so I am thinking one could also use fabric panels, or even bring in patterns and colors that are seasonal. In a hallway to break up a long wall, or over a couch to add to continue the color of pillows or a throw! I am definitely filing this away for future reference!
No not a lot of work and yes you can use fabric! Can put one on the horizontal too over a long sofa.
Love love love this idea! I may need you to do it for me : )
My pleasure!! Those nice people at the Mission Street frame shop made the frames for me about 8 years ago. Get them made & I will fill!
These are great! I’m helping my sis-in-law design/decorate her new home, and the have a funky little corner just like this! I’ll have to show her this idea! Thanks, Kelly!
What a great idea. I recently learned to mitre cut and it’s opened a new creative world for me.
These wallpaper panels are looking pretty. This is such a great idea. Nice post.
Love this idea!!! So fabulous for beautiful wallpaper & making the room feel beautiful! Love your new book, too… It’s so helpful & wonderful to read! I keep referring to it, and enjoy the beauty every time I open it!