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DIY Wallpapered Bookcase IKEA Hack Featuring @fancywallseu Peel-And-Stick Wallpaper (ad/gifted)

*Today’s post was made possible by Fancy Walls, and features gifted product for the purposes of a candid review. All opinions are my own.

I’ve inadvertently been playing a massive game of musical ~~chairs~~ furniture in our home lately, from bookshelves and desks, to sofas and rugs. I’m sure you know by now that nothing stays the same for long in our home, and I have a lot of fun up-cycling furniture and then passing them along to friends, family, or other enthusiastic secondhand shoppers in our area thanks to Facebook Marketplace. Case in point, the old bookcase in my home office. I actually swapped out the one you see pictured in today’s post for a new wooden one that better suits the evolving aesthetic of my office, but before that, I tackled a quick DIY project to make the old white shelf really pop.

DIY Wallpapered Bookcase IKEA Hack Featuring @fancywallseu Peel-And-Stick Wallpaper (ad/gifted)

To bring you up to speed in case you’re new around here, back at the end of spring I teamed up with a certain “Big Box” furniture company to makeover my office. I had received a tall, thin white bookcase as part of that collaboration, and while I genuinely loved the outcome of that room design, I felt like the bookshelf could stand to have a little extra personality added to it. My idea was to fill some parts of the shelving and drawer fronts with peel-and-stick wallpaper to bring in a little more pattern and color, and for this project I turned, as always, to my friends at Fancy Walls to take advantage of their awesome line of edgy, cool wallpapers.

DIY Wallpapered Bookcase IKEA Hack Featuring @fancywallseu Peel-And-Stick Wallpaper (ad/gifted)

The especially cool thing about this project, though, is that I didn’t actually have to order anything new! Instead, I decided to make good use of the wallpaper scraps pile that I keep stocked in our basement from past wallpapering projects. Remember when I wallpapered our hall bathroom, flat panel doors, entryway, dining room trim, and kitchen? Well, because of those projects, I had plenty of scrap wallpaper in storage that I thought might be big enough to cover what I needed to on my plain white bookcase.

After holding up a few scraps to see which one I liked best, I chose a pattern called “Neutral Geometric,” which is what I used on the doors in our kitchen last fall. The scraps I had were big enough that I only needed to make a couple of quick cuts, and would negate the need to splice together any panels to cover the largest surface area behind the bookcase shelves. I also thought that the largely abstract pattern (which had very little repeat) might look a little less busy behind the accents I later used to style the shelves with.

From there, it was as easy as measuring the surface to be covered, transferring those measurements to my wallpaper scrap, and cutting it out. I usually tell you to cut your wallpaper panels extra large so that you can trim off any excess, but this project is a little different in that it’s best to cut your panel to the exact size you need. That’s because the delicate interior surfaces of a typical bookcase like the one I used could end up ripping if you have to peel back excess trimmed wallpaper or reposition it. This is why it’s best to cut your panel to the exact height and width of your bookcase backer board, and stick it in place without the intent to trim. The same goes for the drawer fronts. You may even want to cut your wallpaper panel just a hair smaller than the dimensions of your bookcase surfaces, that way you have more wiggle room and almost no need to trim off excess wallpaper.

The new pattern and color along the back of the shelves and on the drawer fronts make this bookcase feel so much more special and unique, I think. It’s now a one-of-a-kind piece that stands out in any space. Click over to my Instagram today to see this bookcase project come to life in video form, and let me know what type of pattern you would have chosen for your own space. Did you prefer one of the other scraps that I held up and photographed in front of my bookcase? I think the blue pattern from our kitchen project would have looked really nice, but I was worried that I didn’t have quite enough to cover the bookcase, so it ultimately got cut (pun unintended). Now, on to my next wallpaper project! Any guesses what it will be?

*Today’s post was made possible by Famorisse, and features gifted product for the purposes of a candid review. All opinions are my own.

It has been 13 wild, fabulously creative years since I started this blog all about DIY designing and styling a home that I can feel proud of, and every single year I’ve learned something new. There is no “end point” when it comes to homemaking, I’ve found. You simply evolve with each project, each room makeover, and each and every tabletop that you arrange. You’ll learn along the way what types of formulas work, and every occasion will give you more confidence to tackle a design project in your home that you can feel proud of.

Today, I’m going to teach you two simple ways to style a wooden riser made by my friends at Famorisse. These lovely pedestal style risers are handcrafted by Vietnamese artisans and have a gorgeous rich brown wood grain that suits any aesthetic. I especially love the faceted edge detail because it’s the perfect fit for our mid-century style home. That linear shape feels like a direct call-back to the retro classic aesthetic that we love so much. I can picture it working in our kitchen with salt and pepper shakers, a small ceramic spoon rest, and an olive oil decanter, or in a bathroom with soaps and other luxurious lotions. But today I’m going to focus on ways to style the Famorisse riser in a bedroom and living room setting. Don’t miss my exclusive discount code at the end of the post to save 30% off your order!

Let’s start with the bedroom. First of all, as a lover of solid wood bedroom furniture, I so appreciate the way that this riser complements my existing heirloom collection of wood furniture. The prominent grain in the riser looks so striking against the cherry wood tall dresser that my dad built for me, and I think it’s nicely offset by the ultra feminine glass bottles of perfume that I styled it with. I wanted to bring in a hint of greenery, so I also included a miniature faux succulent, and to finish off the look, I added a small ceramic dish that I bought from a local boutique, which holds my favorite pair of earrings and other everyday jewelry pieces.

Let’s now head into the living room. This time, I used the riser to stow away everyday pieces, like a stack of coasters, plus a deck of playing cards (perfect for impromptu family game night!), and a decorative strand of wooden beads. Keep in mind that your wooden riser doesn’t have to be purely all about functional items. Things like a pretty bead garland and a nearby potted plant help the riser feel like a natural part of your home décor landscape. In other words, consider the “big picture” when styling your own wooden riser.

Bonus Riser Styling Ideas To Try:

1. Bathroom Countertop: Set the stained wood riser on your bathroom counter, and fill it with things like a small juice glass of Q-tips, your favorite room spray, and a bare air plant.

2. Bedroom Nightstand: In the empty space between your table lamp and a potted plant, place the riser and top it with a petite bottle of nighttime lotion, a small lidded ceramic jar that you can stow your earrings in, and a sleek portable phone charger.

3. Kitchen Sink: I love the idea of using the riser in a kitchen for everyday dish soap, hand soap, and a small bud vase filled with dried flower stems (I’m partial to billy balls).

4. Laundry Room: Your laundry room countertop is a great spot for a riser like this! Use it to corral functional items, like dryer balls, a sewing kit for spur-of-the-moment button mending, and assorted essential oil bottles for scenting the dryer balls.

5. Entryway: This one’s a no-brainer, right?! Use your wooden riser to play host to sets of keys, a small glass jar filled with stamps, and your sunglasses, too.

Where would you style your wooden Famorisse riser? This beautiful natural ash riser is perfect for literally any space, from the guest room and bathroom, to the living room and your own main bedroom retreat, as you saw today. It makes for the perfect housewarming or birthday gift, too. I am so drawn to the unique edgy shape of this riser, and plan on ordering a few more to place throughout our retro ranch. Clocking in at under $20 each (use my discount code below to save even more), how could you possibly say no?! Order yours on my Amazon storefront here, and let me know in the comments where you’d style yours.

P.S. Use my code “30CARRIEW” to score 30% off your Famorisse riser!

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