Which was given the Number 10 makeover...
...and eventually ended up all fresh and painted in the lounge room?
Well I was looking for some nice paper to line the drawers, so paid Bristol a little visit to look through their wallpaper books. Unfortunately, a roll of wallpaper these days can cost upwards of $100, and as much as I loved some of the designs, I just wasn't prepared to pay that much for something that was going to lie, mostly unnoticed, in the bottom of these 5 drawers.
So I tried my luck on eBay...and Eureka! This white one with little pale pink dotted flowers is an old one made for Bristol ages ago...
...and this rather colourful one is a Laura Ashley print. I'm not a huge floral type of person, (well not anymore) but hey, for lining the bottom of a drawer, it's just perfect!
So instead of paying out $109.00 for 1 roll, I got 2 rolls for the princely sum of $36.00 including postage.
I must say the bottom of the drawers are looking rather nice now.
Very nice. Good thought. Your "chester" is looking very fine. What I like best is where you found it. From the bottom to beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWonderful idea! I love reworking old thrown away pieces.
ReplyDeleteI probably would have painted the inside but this is much better.
Nice! I'm looking for wallpaper too. I want it to make my daughters (bed)head board but I've noticed that there's a minimum purchase for a lot of wallpapers so it gets a bit pricey. I think I'll be on e bay today! Thanks. :)
ReplyDeleteWell Done!!!
ReplyDeleteI used to line my drawers with wrapping paper, as it was wide enough, and could be cut to different lengths (and I was poor). To protect it I had a sheet of that heavy plastic table cloth stuff (you know the one, its clear and protects the wood on your table) over the top of it.
I never thought about wall paper!
Love it!! Both papers are just lovely! I bet the inside of those drawers look gorgeous now:) ~ Tina x
ReplyDeleteWhat a great set of drawers. I love the wall paper as lining. You have to love a bargain!
ReplyDeleteThanks for all your comments.
ReplyDeleteApril, I used to line my drawers with nice wrapping paper, but found some of the print came off sometimes, must've been a real cheapie!
Elecat, try Bristol, I told them what I was wanting the paper for and they didn't mention anything about minimum purchases.
Teresa, chester has a new lease on life...gotta be happy with that.
Perfect! Isn't it great when you find something wonderful on ebay :)
ReplyDeleteLesley....you gave me a fright there for a moment....I thought you'd sold "chester" on ebay
ReplyDeletebut no "twas not so. Still getting a bargain I see
What a great idea.
ReplyDeleteAlison
What a great idea. I love your finds especially the floral wall paper. How do you apply them to the inside of your drawers Lesley, any tips?
ReplyDeleteRose, I just cut to size and roll the paper back on itself around the original roll of wallpaper so it sits flat and doesn't keep curling up. I don't glue it or fix it in any way...I'm afraid that's the extent of my expertise.
ReplyDeleteYou've done an excellent job on this. I too love to give furniture a make-over! :)
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