15 Ways to Reuse Leftover Wallpaper in Your Home Decor

Do you use wallpaper to decorate your home? If you use wallpaper to add color and pattern to your home, then you will have leftover wallpaper. What to do with the scrap wallpaper? I have 15 ways to reuse leftover wallpaper in your home decor.

Are you staring at those leftover rolls of wallpaper from your last home makeover project and wondering what to do with them? 

Don’t let those beautiful patterns and textures go to waste. You don’t want to waste your dollar investment.

Wallpaper has come back into popularity in recent years with beautiful new patterns and colors. Fortunately, wallpaper isn’t just for walls anymore. 

Today, there are peel-and-stick wallpapers that home owners can hang themselves.

Regardless of the type of wallpaper you order, you will have leftovers.

With a little creativity and DIY effort, you can transform those excess sheets into home decor pieces with a fresh look. They can add style and charm to any room. 

From accent furniture, decorative accessories, or eye-catching artwork, the possibilities are endless for reusing leftover wallpaper scraps. 

In this post, I’m sharing 15 innovative and stylish ways to breathe new life into your leftover wallpaper. With these ideas, you can create unique, budget-friendly decor that will make your home stand out.

Right now, I have three boxes of leftover wallpaper in our attic. I would love to use them in decorative projects in our home. I hate that there is a lot of money just sitting in those boxes.

I have my inspiration now, and so do you.

Creative Ways to Recycle Wallpaper

Before I share these pretty wallpaper projects that I found on Pinterest, here are some creative ideas to start you thinking about wallpaper repurposing:

• Frame excess wallpaper as artwork. Cut wallpaper scraps to fit picture frames for instant wall art.
• Cover switch plates and outlet covers to add a decorative touch.
• Line the backs of bookshelves or cabinets for a pop of color and pattern.
• Decorate dresser drawers by lining the insides or covering the fronts.
• Make coasters by covering plain tiles or cork coasters with wallpaper scraps.
• Create custom lampshades by wrapping wallpaper around plain drum shades.
• Cover the top of a side table or coffee table for an instant makeover.
• Wallpaper the risers on stairs for an unexpected accent.
• Make drawer liners or cover closet shelves.
• Cover cardboard or foam core to create custom bulletin boards.
• Wrap small gift boxes for pretty packaging.
• Decorate the front of a plain dresser for a furniture refresh.
• Cover the door of a room for a bold statement.
• Make custom wall signs by covering plywood with wallpaper and adding lettering.
• Use peel-and-stick wallpaper on the front of a vintage refrigerator for a dramatic kitchen update.
• Cover step stools with wallpaper.
• Do you save cardboard boxes? Use them to make practical and attractive storage boxes.

These DIY projects allow you to repurpose leftover wallpaper scraps in creative ways throughout your home, adding pops of color and pattern to unexpected places.

The durability and beautiful designs of wallpaper make it perfect for upcycling into unique decor accents.

DON’T FORGET: All of these projects could be completed using gift wrap or vinyl.

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Where to Find Leftover Wallpaper?

If you don’t have leftover wallpaper on hand, but want to try one of these projects, there are several sources to obtain wallpaper samples or leftover rolls for your DIY projects:

• Order free samples from manufacturers: Many wallpaper companies offer free samples to customers. For example, Walls Republic allows you to order up to 5 free wallpaper samples, which are sent directly to your home. The sample sizes range from 8 1/4″ x 11 1/2″ to 15 1/2″ x 21″ for residential samples. This site also offers wallpaper samples for sale.
• Visit home improvement stores: Retailers like Lowe’s and The Home Depot offer wallpaper samples in-store and online. You can browse through their selection and order samples of patterns you’re interested in.
• Check online marketplaces: Websites like eBay, Facebook Marketplace, or Craigslist often have listings for leftover wallpaper rolls from people’s home improvement projects.
• Visit local paint or wallpaper stores. They sometimes sell wallpaper sample books. These specialty shops often have sample books or remnants from discontinued lines that they may sell at a discount or give away.
• Ask friends or family: If you know someone who has recently wallpapered a room, they might have leftover scraps or partial rolls they’d be willing to share.
• Join local buy-nothing or freecycle groups: These community groups are great for finding free materials, including leftover wallpaper.
• Check with interior designers or decorators: They may have sample books or leftover rolls from client projects that they’re willing to part with.
• Estate sales, garage stores, or thrift stores may have wallpaper rolls for sale at a big discount.

You could also reuse leftover wallpaper for this paper project using old bottles.

Want to save all these ways to reuse leftover wallpaper or gift wrapping ? Be sure to PIN to keep these ideas handy. You might want to check my Pinterest Board, Summer DIY Crafts and DIY Projects.

Remember, wallpaper isn’t just for walls anymore! Save these 15 unexpected ways to reuse wallpaper in your home decor.