When you think of wallpaper, you might picture a room covered in an outdated floral print, but there are a lot of great options for modern and sleek wallpaper designs today. However, some people still aren’t ready for the commitment involved in actually covering their home in wallpaper. If this describes you, you’re in luck. There are still plenty of ways to decorate with wallpaper that don’t involve covering your walls. Here are a few ideas.

Cover a tabletop.

You likely have several tabletops around your home that are either too plain or have accumulated a number of marks, scrapes, and blemishes over the years. Wallpaper can cover up those imperfections and add some much needed interest to your furniture. You can add wallpaper to the tops of coffee tables, side tables, desks, and even dining room tables. Just find a pattern that complements the table legs and cut it to fit the tabletop.

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There are so many things that need to be stored in a kitchen. It’s why you need to make sure you have enough storage space in here. You need cabinets and shelves for everything from pots and pans to utensils, knives and mugs. To save some space and to also add some functionality to your kitchen décor you can come up with a simple and clever hanging system for the mugs.

Install the hooks on a cabinet for some extra storage space

For example, you can put up some hooks on the wall, above the sink. This way when you wash a mug you can immediately hang it there. It’s very practical because you’ll no longer be using the space inside the cabinet or on the shelves and it’s also easier for you to do this. If you have a wall-mounted cabinet above the sink then it’s even better because you can install the hooks there.

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Instagram is a popular way for people to share little moments from their everyday lives. Bringing these moments into your space can create a homier atmosphere. But how can you display so many photos all in one place? Here’s how to create a large wall display of Instagram photos.

Choose a Space.

The first thing you’ll need to do is find wall space in your home. Ideally, the space should be at least 50 to 60 inches (127 to 152 cm) across, but you can use a smaller space if you print smaller photos or include less of them. Photos can be centered above a sofa, desk, or other piece of furniture. Or, like in the example pictured, the photos can be centered between a window and another wall. The display can be in your living room, entryway, office, or anywhere with enough empty wall space.

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Eco-friendly décor has become trendy in recent years. Not only is it sustainable and therefore good for the environment because natural materials are used, but it can also infuse a room with a great new look. Here are some tips on how to achieve green design for brand newness on a budget.

Bamboo.

Flooring is an important part of any room because it can pull together the décor theme and it also brings texture to a room. Bamboo is a great example of eco-friendly flooring. It is easy to maintain and clean, and can add freshness to décor. It is also a great idea for use in a room where you want to bring in a touch of nature.

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Parents have all experienced a conversation similar to the following: “Mum, can I paint my room black?” “No way, that’s far too dark and depressing! Stick to the nice light blue.” Teenagers tend to hit a stage whereby they have a taste for the unconventional when it comes to bedroom decor. Yet a lot of suggestions seem to fall on deaf ears.

Black is rejected because it will make the room too gloomy. Red is another colour parents seem to go against; deeming it an angry and aggressive shade. This is a prime example of how colour psychology plays a key role in our home.

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