Saturday, June 13, 2009

wallpaper

i was watching Myles of Style last night and Kim (the host/decorator/DesignStar Winner) made these pendant lamps that were super cool.  So i went online to try to figure out directions, and i found this!  as a renter, with no owning in site, i think this might be the coolest thing ever!  except fabric is super un-cheap i've learned from my recent quilting experience.  still...

Design Dilemma: You rent and can't paint, but want to bring color to your apartment's bland walls.
Kim's DIY Solution: Fabric wallpaper that doesn't damage walls

1. Buy inexpensive, colorful fabric — enough to cover at least one wall.

2. Wash the fabric first so the color won't transfer.

3. Apply liquid starch onto the wall with a paint roller. Note: The starch adheres better if the paint isn't an eggshell finish.

4. Smooth your fabric onto the wall and apply a second coat of liquid starch on top.

5. Let it dry — instant wallpaper.

6. When it's time to move on, dampen the fabric with a sponge and peel it off.

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