(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best wallpaper & wallpapering supplies

Yea, some of those low tow ratings are STUPID. Why does the outback or forester only have a 2000 capacity!? I ended up trading my forester for a jeep liberty CRD which had a tow rating of 5000, before moving to another "family car" which now has a 7,200 tow.

I mostly do music festivals and state camp grounds so the bathrooms aren't always an issue. I had one of those cassette toilets that was small enough to fit in a cupboard, but my husband refused to use it and when I was camping with friends it was a little awkward :D I had a pop up shower tent and those good old fashioned solar shower bags. I even was able to hang one on the outside of the trailer with a super duty suction cup and run it through the window to get hot water to the sink. It was loads of fun macgyvering things.

Just a suggestion, but I ended up covering my upholstery instead of redoing it. If the padding is still good anyway. That let me go with some crazy fun fabrics with out fears that I was going to kill resale. I also opted to cover my cabinets with contact paper for similar reasons, less permanent, but I could pick something fun. I highly recommend finding sticky vinyl tiles if you want to do a backsplash. Virtually no weight, but clean up nicely. Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Art3d-Stick-Kitchen-Backsplash-Tiles/dp/B074J9LHN2/ref=sr_1_36?keywords=stick+vinyl+tiles&qid=1557176946&s=gateway&sr=8-36 (but to your own taste obvi). Oh! and if suction cups will stick to the exterior, you can get shower baskets with suction cups which can be turned in to faux window planters (and removed for driving).

You are going to have so much fun!

When I first saw my current home I felt the same about a lot of aspects of it. After a few tweaks the home really grew on me and I really love it.

Cabinets

• Consider using wallpaper to change the panel face. Something like this wallpaper would bring that wood look you mentioned.
  
  
  Wall decor
  
  
• Tie in the wallpaper above with some decor like this wall set if you have photos you’d like to hang.
  
  
  
• Maybe these shelves for decor or practical use.
  
  
  
• Like flowers? Put some (maybe red?) artificial flowers in these wall planters and hang them up for color coordination.
  
  
  Cabinet knobs
  
  
• Something as simple as replacing your knobs can change the look of your kitchen. It’s that final finish that does it for me. Look into something like these knobs to add a more rustic flair.
  
  
  
• We’ve seen these before but rarely remember of them when thinking of knobs. Change your knobs by adding a backsplash like this one.
  
  
  Switch plate covers
  
  
• Replacing these with a a more decorative switch plate cover is such a simple change that makes a difference. You can typically find matching plug plate covers.
  
  
  Faucet
  
  
• An ill fitting or beat up faucet can effect the overall look of your kitchen. Find a faucet that you feel will match the look you’re going for.
  
  I hope I captured the general feel of the design you like. I hope these will help you create your perfect kitchen.

You said a lot of what I would, so I'll add...

Walls: a warm gold tone would brighten the room and go well with the brick and map

Railing: replace it with wrought iron or a combo of wood and wrought iron

Coffee table: I realize it's just a render, but the table looks too small and the shape doesn't fit. Something like this would be awesome.

Curtains: velvet material in either ruby or emerald color

Ceiling fan: find a less modern fan than the one in your render

Book shelf: is it possible to make that whole wall into a bookshelf? If not, consider creating the illusion of a floor to ceiling bookshelf by using bookshelf wallpaper. And if there's room, add a rolling ladder.

French doors: make the glass into stained glass by either replacing it with real stained glass, painting it with glass paint, or use stickies.

And speaking of stickies...
Gecko: you could turn your gecko into quite the gentleman by putting a vinyl decal on the glass whenever your gecko sits against the glass :)

You're off to a great start, OP!

My Japanese is super limited, but here is the item on Amazon.co.jp: click

Its name is: 爽涼くまさんクールクッション Soryo (cool and refreshing) Kuma-San (bear) cool cushion. I'm not sure if Soryo is the brand name or just a descriptor, but it seems redundant to call the item cool twice lol.

The section labeled メーカー on the Amazon link is the manufacturer I think, since that says "Maker", but I don't know what the kanji there says so hopefully someone far more proficient than I can give you the manufacturer!

Edit: I can only see the manufacturer field on my phone and not on desktop for some reason. It says 株式会社丸辰 which Google translate says is Marubo Corporation, but I don't know if that's the correct reading.

Edit 2: The light blue rounded font says ひんやりの接触涼感生地 which is "cool touch, cool feeling fabric".

That front room is so large, you have enough space for both a living/tv space and a playspace, if you want.

I'm not sure what your budget is, so I don't want to suggest too much, but I made a real quick sketch of what might work. The new pieces in this picture include a new bookshelf to separate the playspace from the living space, a TV stand, and extra seating. Side tables with a lamp or two, as well as a floor lamp would be nice, too.

As far as the bookshelves go, the fact that they are stark white and the rest of the room and molding is a cream color actually makes the bookshelves look cheaper. Are you open to painting the bookshelves? If that sounds like too much work, maybe lining the inside with a contact paper that ties the bookcase and walls together. Here are a couple of options: 1, 2, 3. Further upgrade those bookcases with a splurge on some cool handles. Anthropologie has some really neat and unique pieces that would really elevate the look of those shelves.

Are the curtains and valance staying? They don't really support your homey/modern taste.

Where did you get that pup-style tent? The grey one? I've been looking for a non-teepee style tent.

This championship banner has always been hanging up in my room: NHL Detroit Red Wings Wool Dynasty Banner https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0036GLK36/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_kNFpzbRTH1D82

I'd also recommend getting a goal light like this: NHL The Goal Light and Horn with 30 Team Labels https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009P9Y4JA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_5QFpzbGD4MHDJ or something like that during games.

Fathead's are good poster replacements.

Jerseys are always a good idea.

And here's a redwings border for the top of the room:
Detroit Red Wings Licensed Wallpaper Border https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NQAWBB2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_qXFpzbTQDRDJ3

So far as budgeting, I'm definitely going to be on the thrifty side. I'll likely be living here for a few years though, so I can gradually improve the room over time. I'm in North America!

Mostly looking for inspiration/any experience decorating these kinds of spaces (It's the room I'm renting/my bedroom/office as I work remote). I'm not going to have a bed in the room (I'll be sleeping on a Japanese futon, which I'll put in the closet during the day), and I'm keeping the large black cabinet included in the pictures (but removing the bed, and small dresser). Ceilings are sloped towards the window, giving an interesting shape to the room. I'm starting out with quite the blank slate, so any ideas to make the most out of this space would be awesome!

My style is vintage/clean/minimalist. I'd like to spend a lot of time in this space, so I need it to double as a small work space, bedroom, and TV/sitting place (I know, that's a ton for such a teensie space). I definitely want to redo the walls, as I think the paint color is abhorrent. I was thinking of using faux brick paneling, like this, but I'm unsure if that'll stay up on the mobile home walls. Any suggestions for combining that kind of look with a nicer paint color (or color suggestions?)

Anyway, a novel but this is my first place and I want to make the most of it I can!

Thank you!!

It was actually this desk https://www.argos.co.uk/product/8790044

I always had white desks before but i wanted a change. Literally 10 minutes after assembling it i was like “SHIT should have got a white one” lmfao.

So instead of the hassle of returning it - i got a vinyl wrap to cover it! This is the one i used https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B005GJB2Z2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_M-4UDbF54X4WR

It came as a roll and i just applied it with a hair dryer and a vinyl scraper thing :)

I'm wondering about the dimensions in this room... It seems like it might be hard to fit a queen/king size bed from what the pictures show. Unless you have a twin or full, it might be too cluttered to fit everything? Ideally, you would not want anything to be against that heater. And how much are you willing to spend on time and money into this project?

With no constraints, I would suggest removing that carpet as you had originally said. Put in those dark laments. Repainting the ceiling and walls would make a huge difference.

Green and white wall = repaint white. Don't forget baseboards and ceiling either. You don't want to have different shades of white going on.

Blue wall = Accent wall. Use wallpaper or peel and stick decals. Possibly one similar to these? One, two, three. Amazon has quite a bit of options. You would want to give the room some texture. You already have the built in storage so you don't want to get too crazy by painting all of the walls different colors and drawing attention to every side of the room.

If you are strapped on space for space I could suggest something that would take a little bit of effort and vision. Which would be to remove those first 3-4 storage doors. So you have that L shape. Hallow it out, and put a desk in. Decorating inside of there would be another story haha.

I believe that could give you enough room for a nice reading chair to sit to the left of the heater, pointing at an angle facing the blue wall. Having only shelves on the right of the heater where you could put your books?

Not sure if that helped at all, but I would love to see whatever the outcome is!

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Congratulations, that's an amazing result, especially considering that budget. And those counter tops....that must've been an absolute pain. If you're looking for an easy low-budget marble option next time, there are also some other options (some of those actually look fairly realistic if you look at the photos!). But yeah... impressive! Old oak, away with you!

Yes. Inside seams. Lay the bag flat and really press it in. It helps if you use a roller. Something like this:

Wadason Seam Roller Wallpaper Roller Flooring Roller Sound Deadening Roller for Wallpaper Quilting Car Sound Deadener Roller Wallpaper Smoother Tool https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RY6N4PP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_EFmZDbRBCYRPZ

Edit: this stuff works well and can theoretically waterproof an all-dyneema pack. But it is always a good idea to use a liner or at least a waterproof stuff sack for clothes and quilt.

This is the one I bought. It's half the price I paid now but that's due to the quality. If you're inexperienced like me when it comes to putting up wallpaper I recommend spending more for better quality.

Perhaps the tool used to puncture small holes in wall paper for removal https://www.amazon.com/Silverline-221199-19-Inch-Wallpaper-Perforator/dp/B00PQ8EEN0. It's like a roller with pins. With the paint compromised the water will soak in and eventually remove the bond from the popcorn to the wall board. I have literally taken a garden hose inside a house to do this as a pump sprayer wasn't enough. That's about all I got! Good luck to you- and if you want to redo with knock down texture watch a few videos. It's really easy and doesn't require much in equipment. I found sometimes the popcorn was covering up very poor drywall seams and such and knock down is much nicer imo.


Edit- added link to tool

Don't use a sharp pointed object, E6000 is more elasticish and will likely pull off fine. Otherwise get a flat razor scraper. If you don't have one already they are the best thing for removing anything sticky & icky off flat glass. Stickers are no match for one of these things. Follow it up with some denatured/high % rubbing alcohol to remove any of the residues leftover and should be good as the day you made it.


If you glue patterns on they are also super handy for peeling up dried pattern parts.

I had the white stars already, but the gold paper came from amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q7YKV7R

Edit: want to add that I’d recommend that paper for furniture projects! It’s water proof and seems pretty thick/durable.

Yellow is a terrible idea. It will look dingy next to the grey-ish cabinets. I would either freshen the White on the walls or do a deeper medium grey.

Remove the curtain above the sink. Find a more modern pattern or go with white blinds with wide slats. If you want a pop of color, a solid bright yellow, blue or green would look nice in curtains.

Get faux marble appliqué for the counter tops.
(Example: Marble Wallpaper Granite Paper for Old Furniture Self Adhesive and Removable Cover Surfaces 17.71 inch x 78inch Marble Paper Peel and Stick Easy to Apply https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0777LR4ZX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_3IFRDbYAN9Y12)

Switch out the cabinet knobs for something more modern.
(Example: Cosmas 305-030SN Satin Nickel Cabinet Hardware Euro Style Bar Handle Pull - 3" Hole Centers, 25 Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D0KWBJ4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_UJFRDbREHKEAD)

I’ve used this peel & stick paper on thick foam core. There are some great wood patterns that you can align to make an easy 4’x4’ piece. The marble takes a little more work to align as nicely if you need it to be wider than the roll.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IASDKBE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_eijUCbG7QZ37W