Home Design & Decor

You might want to hang wallpaper on a ceiling to cover up old stains and light cracks. Unlike hanging paper on a wall, papering a ceiling works against gravity; unless you are aware of a couple of...

We all have a least one Bookshelf, But if you are like me it's plain and boring, Not anymore! There are many ways to update a bookshelf and put your own twist on it. One of the way's I've updated...

Wallpaper comes in a wide array of beautiful colors and patterns, with designs to fit every design style. Wallpaper can be used as an accent on a wall to create a focal point, or it can be used to...

Removing wallpaper is one of those home improvement projects that leaves many homeowners frustrated and groaning. If you're lucky, you will find that you can lift a corner of the wallpaper and...

When hanging certain specialty wallpapers such as foils, unbacked wallpaper and grasscloths you'll need to first hang a layer of blank stock wallpaper, also known as lining paper in order to...

Wallpaper has come in and out of style throughout the years, but it is undeniably chic when used in small spaces. Small bathrooms provide the perfect opportunity to use a wallpaper with lush...

Good wall preparation is important prior to applying wallpaper. By following the described tips your wallpaper hanging project should be a success.

An efficiency apartment usually consists of a single room with a kitchen area and full bathroom. When decorating an efficiency apartment aim to create a space that serves all your needs. Impart...

Sometimes when walls look mundane and boring, you want to spruce them up with something a little different. Installing embossed wallpaper onto the walls and painting them gives your home a look of...

Coving makes a nice addition to a room when you want to add interesting shapes and angles. You can also remove coving once it has been placed on the wall, which gives you the opportunity to try...

The torn wallpaper look is a technique of literally tearing pieces of wallpaper at random and applying them to the wall. This look gives walls a very modern, textured look, and provides a whole...

The do-it-yourself decorating movement has inspired many people to create their own art and accessories for the home. Use your painting, sewing and design skills to make room decorations from...

While there are several techniques that can be used, there really is no best way to remove old paint and wallpaper since the success of each method is dependent on the user's skill and comfort...

Over the years wallpaper can fade, become dull, or get torn and damaged. Tastes also change. If you want to paint your wallpapered walls it's best to remove the wallpaper first, and then to paint....

Ever wonder what kind of wallpaper a bathroom once had? Try looking behind the toilet tank, where you'll often see a patch of faded or painted-over paper. Removing wallpaper from behind a toilet...

Add style and flare and that extra special decorative touch to a room by decorating the outlet covers. Don't let the standard white or beige covers be an eyesore on your freshly painted chocolate...

Restoring historical homes can be a fulfilling investment, but between updating the electrical and plumbing to stripping the peeling wallpaper, it can often be a full-time job. It takes patience...

Hanging horizontal wallpaper can be challenging, but the reward in terms of aesthetics and ease of care are well worth the effort. Wallpaper is used to cover and decorate the interior walls and is...

There are wallpaper and paint stores everywhere!! The stores have sample books of wallpaper, and they age out very quickly. Go by and see if they can give you one from the oldest books they have....

Wallpaper borders can add a lot of character to a room. Borders pull the decor of a room together, especially in rooms painted with two colors or rooms with high ceilings. Applying borders to...

A wallpaper border adds definition and design to a room's perimeter. Though wallpaper may have been a thing of the past, modern designs are making a comeback in the wallpaper industry. A variety...

Painting over your wallpapered walls can be a great way to change the look of your room. In many older homes, the walls were covered with wallpaper; if it has been on the walls for a long period...

A real leather wall treatment in a cozy den would be cost-prohibitive today, but the look of leather is easy to create using a material that is readily available and inexpensive--brown paper bags....

Customize a wall's surface with texture and paint using paintable wallpaper. Paintable wallpaper comes in an assortment of different designs and textures--from linen and rice paper textures to...

After removing wallpaper, the leftover results can be a severely damaged wall with trace amounts of wallpaper glue. Creating a texture over the wall will disguise any flaws created by the...

Grease spots seem to show up on wallpaper out of nowhere. Oil from fingers and food can leave an inconvenient mark on your walls, and grease and oil always seem to end up kitchen walls after...

Decorating your walls can complete a room or give you inspiration to decorate the rest of the room. For a sharp-looking accent, incorporate a chair rail or make use of one already installed in a...

Wallpaper sizing is a diluted paste solution applied to a wall prior to papering. Sizing improves adhesion but leaves behind a residue when stripping old paper. Removal of this residue is...

A great way to change the style of your home is to remove wallpaper and paint the walls a solid color. You may also want to keep the look of wallpaper, but give your home an updated look by...

Usually when painting a room where wallpaper hangs, it is best to strip the wallpaper. When stripping the wallpaper will only damage the walls, painting over the wallpaper will save the walls....

This article will provide you with tips to strip old wallpaper from walls in order to prepare for new wallpaper or new paint.

Foil wallpaper has a shiny metallic surface attached to the adhesive paper backing that is installed on the wall. Homeowners choose foil wallpaper for its durability and washability, but it also...

Use floral wallpaper borders to inexpensively add a decorative touch to your home. If you are tired of your wall colors but don't want to paint, add a floral border featuring coordinating shades...

Press and stick wallpaper is like a big sticker that you apply to a wall. The wallpaper is waterproof and is easy to remove when you decide that you would like to change the look of a room or wall.

Anaglypta wallpaper has a variety of classical and traditional embossed designs on the surface. The material is applied similar to regular, smooth wallpaper---however; paint and faux finish...

Wallpaper is a decorating item that often goes out of style after a few years. Once you decide to redecorate a room with wallpaper, the removal process can be quite tedious. After the wallpaper...

For many, the bathroom has always been a place of privacy and tranquility. The decor of the best bathrooms has always captured the sense of seclusion yet with a strong element of elegance. The...

Wall murals can brighten a room with decorative painting or photographic images including landscapes, seascapes and variety of other themes. Painting a mural directly onto the wall may not always...

If you own an older house and are tired of looking at the old wallpaper that the previous owners installed, you are probably determining how best to remove it. One product that works wonders on...

If you are in the midst of a home renovation or are trying to update your older home, one task you may not be looking forward to is removing the old wallpaper. Wallpaper is glued onto the wall and...

Wallpaper can be troublesome and tiresome to remove. Though wallpaper removal is recommended, the decorative surface may not want to cooperate. The removal project may be nearly impossible without...

Removing wallpaper and preparing a wall to be painted can be somewhat difficult, but the end results will be worth the effort. Bathroom walls may present some special challenges since the...

Many older homes have wallpapered walls, a common decorating touch in years past. If your home's walls are covered in old wallpaper that needs replacing, you'll have to remove it first before you...

Removing the glue or wallpaper solution left behind after removing old wallpaper can be done several different ways, depending on your preferences and available time. The wallpaper solution is a...

Wallpaper (of any kind) can sometimes need a face-lift. Maybe it's outdated or the baby has grown up, your teenager is now a young man or you just moved in and that wall paper has got to go. Linen...

Whether your prefer a contemporary minimalist look or the brightness and clutter of bohemian modern style, you can finish and decorate your kitchen shelves to suit your space as well as your...

Prepasted wallpaper requires removal to switch to painted walls or to install a new fresh color and pattern of wallpaper. The removal process seems intimidating, but with a few tools and a...

Stripping wallpaper can be an extremely tedious task. Luckily, if your wallpaper is not peeling and is in relatively good condition, you can paint over it. If you're planning to paint over linen...

Murals are an increasingly popular way to decorate children's rooms. You can opt for the easy approach and use bright backdrops and wall decals, or you can invest more time or money into applying...

Some of the most beautiful homes ever built were constructed during the Victorian era of the early 19th to the early 20th centuries. Whether you live in a “painted lady” or in a more modern home,...