I love the – no backsplash look. In creating this look, I wanted to add some character and keep my walls protected. I decided to apply a beadboard wallpaper and then painted it to match my existing wall and cabinetry.
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When redoing my counters in terrazzo, I opted to skip the backsplash and 4-inch lip. I find with terrazzo, the sleeker the profile the better it looks. I love the result! The counters give my, otherwise white, kitchen some nice color.
Well, I quickly realized how useful backsplash can be in protecting your walls – especially in a cramped kitchen like mine. Every time I wash dishes, water splashes on the wall so it was important to give a stronger barrier!
Beadboard wallpaper
As I’ve been updating my small apartment, it’s been important for me to incorporate elements that would be true to this space. As I researched victorian and other older buildings, I kept noticing beadboard. I love the look and knew beadboard would be perfect.
Even more perfect – there is beadboard-look wallpaper.
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The wallpaper I purchased has a thick, spongy texture that really looks amazing applied. The wallpaper has raised grooves that actually look like wood panels.
Here’s how I applied the beadboard wallpaper
- Following the directions that came with the roll, I soaked my strips of wallpaper in water and let it rest for about 30 seconds.
- I then began applying strips. I made sure to level the first strip and built off of that vertical line.
- Using a razor blade and a flat edge, I gently trimmed off the excess paper.
- Once completely dry (about 2 days later) I painted the wallpaper with the same paint I used on my walls. This wallpaper soaks up paint.
Shop this space
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I also used the wallpaper to give a blank space a bit of character and create a sense of separation between my kitchen and living room. I finished it off with rustic peg rails, which just so happened to fit perfectly.
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I’m super pleased with the results! While it doesn’t drastically change the kitchen, it gives great character and will keep the space looking amazing for years. I’ve had a couple of friends over, and they thought it was original beadboard – the best compliment!
xoxo, jackie
Thanks for checking out this project! I’m in the middle of making over my tiny treehouse apartment, and have added a kitchen cutout, added floating shelving, and more!