Add Style To Your Trash Can With A Simple DIY Wallpaper Upgrade

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No matter how much time and energy you spend beautifying your home, there always seem to be a few spots that miss the mark. One of these is the garbage bin. Regardless of the room it's in, this small disposal unit tends to mess up the flow of an otherwise well-planned aesthetic. Even if you find the best spot in your small kitchen for a trash can, it still finds a way to draw the eye. Well, if you can't beat it, you might as well embrace it. By adding a little pizzazz with your DIY skills and some peel-and-stick wallpaper, you can blend your bin in with the rest of your decor.

All you need to be successful in your camouflaging endeavor is a printed contact paper in a color and pattern that fits your style, and a good pair of scissors. You can get creative with this craft and add embellishments, too, but the foundation of the project is super simple. Just give your kitchen waste bin a stylish makeover with a simple decorating staple, and enjoy the way it completely changes the room it's in. The best part about this stylish transformation is that you can make it a focal point with a pop of color, or blend it into the wall with a neutral finish — it's totally up to you.

Before getting started on your trash can camo, you'll need to pop to the shop for a few supplies, including contact paper like CiCi Wind's geometric striped peel-and-stick and a good pair of scissors. Make the application easier by investing in a tool to help the job along, like Art3d's smoothing tool kit. Want to avoid one mistake that is making your kitchen look gross? Give your trash bin a makeover and camouflage the eyesore for good. It's a quick project for DIYers of any level, and it doesn't cost much. With supplies in hand, it's time to get crafting.

Wash the bin so it's easy to adhere the pattern to. Wrap the paper loosely around it to take measurements and mark cut lines with a pencil. If you're nervous about cutting in the wrong places, try it on paper first and use it to trace out the pieces of peel-and-stick. Next, carefully cut it out, and use the scraper tool to apply. Make this project your own by only covering the base, the lid, or the entire thing. Customize it by printing some decals on a vinyl cutting machine to go along with your new look. Don't be afraid to get creative. If you see some lace trim or rhinestones you want to add, and they fit your motif, go for it! No matter what you choose, it'll be more unique and in tune with your style than a generic wastebasket.