Peel-and-Stick Tile & Wallpaper Ideas
Peel-and-stick tile and wallpaper offer realistic texture to give you the look and feel of tile without the cost and effort. There's no need for grout — simply peel off the backing and press the tile sheet wherever you want it to go.
And there are plenty more design ideas than simply using your tile as a backsplash. Because peel-and-stick tile cuts easily with a sharp knife, shaping it to fit a range of surfaces is no problem. Read on for some of our favorite ideas to inspire you when designing and decorating your home.
1. Elevate Your Coffee Table
A coffee table can serve as a unique art canvas. Try adding some peel-and-stick tile on top to give your table a distinct and appealing look. Divide your table in half and add tile to just one side to give your table a more eclectic look.
2. Create a Backsplash for Your Kitchen
Add a dash of color to your kitchen with a distinctive peel-and-stick tile backsplash. Apply it on the surface behind the sink or as a strip along the wall around the kitchen perimeter to add interest and cohesion.
3. Add Style to Your Island
Stick your tile or wallpaper to the sides of your kitchen island. This design works especially well with wood-look surfaces, where the colors and texture will contrast nicely with the look of the wood.
4. Showcase Your Staircase
Feature the look of tile on staircase risers for a one-of-a-kind style that turns your steps into a design feature. Use multiple tile or wallpaper designs and alternate styles on successive risers for that extra touch.
5. Turn a Bookcase Into an Art Piece
You can use bookcases to display your favorite artwork such as vases and figurines — in addition to books. Decorate the sides of your bookcase with tile to make it stand out from the ordinary. Or add wallpaper to the shelving backing to make your books and display items stand out.
6. Decorate a Set of Coasters
Coasters are a living room essential, ideal for providing a safe surface for glasses and drinks that will protect your tabletop from moisture. Apply tiling to the tops of your coasters to give them a fresh effect. Use different patterns for variety or stick to one design for greater cohesion.
7. Emphasize Your Fireplace or Hearth
Accentuate your hearth with peel-and-stick tiling. Choose chilly grays and blues to contrast against the red and orange of the flames. Similarly, smooth tiles will work well when contrasted against rougher, more textured surfaces.
Be sure your tiles are far enough away from the heat source to prevent fire. Check the tile manufacturer's recommendations to ensure the tiles are safe to use at high temperatures.
8. Give Your Doorways a Border
Stick your tiling around the edge of an arch or doorway to add a dash of color and texture. It's a great way to accent entries with minimal effort and maximum impact. Naturally, this idea is best suited for doorways without a door frame.
9. Frame Your Tiles as Art Pieces
Apply several tiles to a living room or hallway wall in a square or rectangle shape, then place a frame around them and you have a work of art. Create several pieces using different tiles and frames and you'll have a whole art series to enjoy. You can also use wallpaper as a faux mat behind framed photos.
10. Upgrade Your Cabinets
You can liven up kitchen and bathroom cabinets with colored or patterned tiles. Apply a handful of tiles for a more subdued effect or cover the cabinetry entirely for a bolder approach. You can also use wallpaper in place of contact paper for furniture — line drawers for an added splash of texture and color.
11. Improve Your Serving Trays
Make your guests feel extra special with a serving tray enhanced with attractive tiles. Place the tiles on the inside of the tray to make your hors d'oeuvres Insta-worthy. Match your tiles with your tiled coasters for a more cohesive design sense.
12. Enhance Your Window Sills
Turn plain windows into distinctive design pieces with decorated window sills. Simply apply wall tile stickers to the window sill and your upgrade is complete. You'll love how even a small improvement makes a big difference.
13. Spruce Up Your Bedroom
Design a backdrop for your bed with tiling on the wall, adding shape and interest to accent your bed and elevate your bedroom. Form your tiles in a patchwork of different shapes, colors and textures for a varied design. You can also create a square or circle pattern for a more steady, consistent effect or go for a starburst or swirl layout for a bolder impression.
14. Line Your Hallways
Add a row of tiling along your hallway walls, either as a border where the wall meets the floor or waist-high for a unique design feature. Either a single or double row of tiles or a strip of wallpaper is all you need to make a lasting impression.
15. Brighten Your Bathroom
Consider peel-and-stick tile for the bathroom too. Some tile textures can also make bathroom floors less slippery for safer shower exits.
16. Design a Backdrop for Your TV
Turn a drab TV mounting into an attractive and appealing display piece. Apply tile to cover the wall where you plan to mount your TV so that the tile makes the screen pop.