How to wallpaper a drawer in three easy steps

Add beautiful and unexpected personality to your drawers' insides in as little as 10 minutes!

By Chatelaine

Updated May 29, 2013

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What you need: Wallpaper ends, ruler, pencil, scissors, paste (optional).

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1. Measure the inside of your drawer.

2. Trace an outline onto the back of the wallpaper and cut out.

3. Place or paste into the drawer.

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