Did you know there is such a thing? Don’t adjust your monitor, you did read that right.
I know, in case you haven’t heard, there really is beadboard wallpaper. Isn’t that the coolest and maybe strangest thing? I actually ordered a sample of this about a year ago and it’s been sitting on my desk as I contemplated all the things I might do with this magnificent stuff. It’s thick and paintable and looks just like beadboard when it’s up on the wall. It’s made in the UK by Graham Brown and is called Super Fresco.
Here’s my sample that I’ve been touching for a year now. I think Lowes used to carry it in the stores, but it’s not at any of mine now. I found it online through Home Depot (link here) and had a double roll shipped to me. For less than $30 total.
And here’s an online pic. I’m definitely fooled when I look at this pic. Looks like the real thing to me.
Now, I’m not planning to put it on the walls YET (but I might change my mind), although I have seen other pics in some decorating forums where people have used it in a bathroom with chair railing and it does look like the real thing in those pics too. I’m using it for the ends of my bathroom and kitchen cabinets. They are just plain Jane and I want to spruce them up and make things look a little more cottage. I don’t really want to add a thick piece of beadboard and have to worry about trimming it all out, so this is a great solution. I’m adding a little trim around the edges after I’m done, paint it all out with my glossy white trim paint and I bet no one will be the wiser. In fact, I’ve already started on it this week and the stuff is amazing and very easy to work with. It’s pre-pasted on the back so all you do is cut and paste. Love that!
What do you think? Ever heard of it and would you try it? Mine is already looking great so far.
You know I’ll share all the details!
Also, head on over to fellow blog friend and thrifter extraordinaire all the way in Hawaii, Kennesha at Me and My House today. She asked me to share something over at her blog and I dug up an OLD project from 2 years ago that if you’re a new reader of my blog, you probably have never seen. China cabinet turned bedroom TV armoire. Go take a look and say hello to this girl who loves junk as much as I do! She’s from Alabama and will be visiting here next month, so I hope we can meet up in person.
That looks like great stuff! I wish I had something like that when we had to remove the wallpaper from our kitchen. I ended up hiring a paint contractor to smooth up the walls, and then we painted. Must keep this stuff in mind.
Can't wait to see what you've done with it.
Mary Lou
OH MY GOODNESS. I am so not a fan of anything wallpaper, but I've been wanting to redecorate my travel trailer for a more seaside look (rather than goofy 80's pink and blue fluff) and have been trying to figure out a board and batten or beadboard wall treatment that can handle abit of flex. I'm off to HD to see if they have it in our area and grab a sample!
Sooooo cool!! I can see beadboard walls, white distressed cabinets and a light woodsy stick-on floor coming right up! With my first ever so popular hanging starfish. 😀
Thanks for sharing Rhoda!
Donna
I checked this out on line after you mentioned it the other day on our outing. I don't know where I could use it right now but I might order some to have on hand in case I get a light bulb idea!
Can't wait to see it in your kitchen!
Love ya,
Judy
Yes, yes, it's fabulous! I put it in one of the bathrooms at our previous home. I left it white for awhile, then painted it. You can't tell it isn't the real deal. Wish I had pictures.
I ordered some already – gonna do my laundry room "closet". Coastal Living's Idea house is in Galveston, & beadboard is everywhere in it. Especially in the washroom –
Question; when you say you are putting it on the ends of cabinets, does that mean the face area where the handles are? cuz thats where i want to put it!
thanks for the tip – patti
I have never heard of it but now you've got me thinking about it… =D
That stuff is awesome! Can't wait to see what you eventually do with it!! I have a small redo on my post today–hop over if you get a minute!!
Hugs,
Susan
Hmmmmm….you've got me thinking again! How about using this inside my china cabinet? Think it would work?
I haven't seen this but I am going to see if I can find it so I can *see it in person*. I am about to redo my powder room and I was going to put bead board in it. Maybe this would work??? Thanks for sharing!
Wow, that is so cool! I want some! I may add it to the bottom of my bathroom that I just redid! Thank you!!!
Love this idea!!!
HI, girls! I'm glad you are all excited about this too. From what I hear, it really looks great in a bathroom area under the chair rail. And yes, that post on Garden Web is where I first heard about this stuff. Then I ordered a sample last year and have held onto it til now.
So, I'm using it on the flat white outsides of my cabinets, top and bottom. You know that part that is just sitting there plain? That part! It really is looking great already & I haven't even painted it yet.
Same with the bath cabinets. The white flat part on the sides. They were really not looking great and covering them with this stuff makes them look much better. I doubt anyone will ever know it's not real if I don't tell them.
I really, really think this would be perfect in a powder room or small bath that doesn't get a lot of wear and tear under the chair rail.
There are LOTS of possibilities: back of a bookcase or hutch, or back of glassfront kitchen cabs, recessed drawer or door fronts on cabinets or dressers. LOTS of possibilities so I'll expect ya'll to come up with some good ones too. 🙂
Back to work for me!
Rhoda!!! This is so cool, and I'm SO glad you found it and shared. I could actually use some of that.
Thanks SO much! YEA! Happy Dance!
XO,
Sheila 🙂
Well, I'll be! I never would have guessed that photo was of wallpaper. Very cool!
Well, I've never…! What will they think of next? I can't wait to see how yours turns out.
Thanks for letting us know that this product exists! I put up beadboard planks in my kids' bathrooms. It wasn't easy! I was thinking of doign exactly what you said, putting it on the sides of my cabinets and on the back of my island- to give it a little architecture and character. Can't wait to see how yours turns out!
Never heard of it, but it sounds great! I can't wait to see what you've done with it.
~Amanda
That paper could be the beginning of quite a few fun projects. It will be great to see how it is used.
That would be SO cool inside a china cabinet wouldn't it? I thought about you today at the thrift store. I found some neat stuff today. I guess folks are donating their left over garage sale items now because one of them was loaded down with stuff.
Okay, I am heading down to Bham and giving you a big smoochie smoochie for this one, Rhoda!!!! We are remodeling our camper. The back wall in the bedroom had to be replaced so I had my husband put up beadboard paneling to have a cottage look. I "wanted" it all over, but in a camper it is not worth the expense or hassle. So, I was going to paint over the wallpaper on the rest of the walls. NOW, I CAN HAVE IT!!!!