I almost wasn’t going to show this project. It just didn’t turn out how I wanted… and cutting the paper did not go as planned! It was in a sad state before. I removed some veneer off of the drawers and sanded the whole piece. I’ve been wanting to add paper to something for a while, and since the style of this piece is funky to begin with (in my opinion, it’s not a piece I would normally go for), I chose to experiment on it.
It’s painted in General Finishes Coastal Blue. The paper is from Rifle Paper co. It’s gorgeous, quality paper with a pretty design. I used spray adhesive to adhere the paper, then laid the drawers on a piece of wood with the drawer front and paper facing down. I then used an exacto knife to trim the paper so it fit perfectly (instead of cutting it to the drawer size beforehand and trying to adhere it without putting it on crooked and getting bubbles. It does fit perfectly, but it tore when I cut it. I don’t know why. I had a thick piece of wood I laid them on and a fresh new razor blade. Now it’s going to get some distressing to help with the rugged edges of the paper. I’m also still considering adding some knobs to the piece. The paper is already busy enough, so I might just skip it. Even thought this didn’t come out exactly as I planned, I think it looks much better with some fun paper on it. It helped add interest and pattern to the piece!
I really like it! Some tassel pulls in the same color as the paint might look good. Just a thought. So glad I found this. 🙂
Oh, I love it! It's very boho-chic! I've had troubles with paper tearing before too… was it still wet? I've found that if you wait until it's completely dry it's not as likely to tear.
Tania
Wow. Just wow! Amazing job, I just snagged up a free cabinet and I think it could really use some paper-help!
I love it! Make sure to post a pic after you finish distressing too! Love the colors!
oh, wow–that paper is gorgeous! Seeing the lucite chair with it makes me think glass knobs would look great on it?
I think it came out great, and I also think some BLACK knobs would look great!! It will break up the busy paper a little. It is a masterpiece.
First off, thanks for posting something that is disappointing to you: it reminds the rest of us that not every project comes out just so. I like the paper much more when you showed a close up. I think knobs would break up the expanse of paper, just my two cents. In fact, when I really studied it, I thought that some framing around the knobs might repeat the boxiness of the drawers. Please post your final solution, it does need something more.
Oh my, I am so in love with this desk!! It looks amazing. I love the patterned paper, it goes great with the paint color.
I still think it turned out great!
I think it looks cute Reeves! I think a chunky pair of wood knobs painted in the same pink as the flowers would be a fun addition.
I think it looks great! I absolutely love Rifle paper co. I recognized the print right away!
What a HAPPY piece! I absolutely love it! Thank you for sharing w/ us at Twirl and Take a Bow! ox
Love the paint color and the paper is beautiful. I'd be happy to have such a fun piece of furniture in my office!