Elevate Your Cabinet With Grasscloth
Are you tired of your plain and boring cabinet? Looking to add a touch of luxury and personality to your space? Grasscloth wallpaper is the perfect solution. This beautiful and durable material can transform your cabinet into a stunning focal point in your room.
In this post, we’ll explore the different types of grasscloth wallpaper, provide step-by-step installation instructions, and offer design inspiration. It doesn’t matter whether you are a seasoned DIYer or a beginner; you will find everything you need to create a stunning grasscloth cabinet makeover.
Grasscloth wallpaper is incredibly versatile, looking fantastic in small-scale projects and large spaces. Available in a range of beautiful colors, it adds unique texture and dimension to any room. More than just a trend, grasscloth has stood the test of time, adorning historical homes and palaces worldwide.
I particularly love the look of neutral grasscloth wallpaper in laundry or mudrooms. It adds depth and makes small spaces feel larger. Bookcases and display cabinets are another perfect spot for grasscloth. Adding it to the background can make items on the shelves truly pop.
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What is a grasscloth wallcovering?
Grasscloth wallcovering is made from hand-woven strands of natural fibers on an unpasted rice paper backing. The fibers include hemp, jute (below left), seagrass, arrowroot grass, sisal (below right), bamboo, and raffia.
Why is grasscloth wallpaper more expensive?
Grasscloth is more expensive due to the labor involved in processing it. Remember, it is hand-woven from natural fibers. Therefore, the process of making this type of wallcovering is more labor-intensive.
Is it durable?
Due to its natural fiber, the grasscloth wallpaper is very durable. Over time, it will wear better than vinyl or printed paper wallcoverings.
What is a good alternative to real grasscloth wallcovering?
If cost is a concern, faux vinyl grasscloth wallcoverings offer a budget-friendly alternative. While they may not be as durable as real grasscloth, they can still provide a similar look and feel. For those on a budget, faux grasscloth can be a beautiful and practical choice.
Cabinet Makeover With Grasscloth
To add a pop of pattern and visual interest to my white ironstone collection, I decided to wallpaper the inside of my cabinet. Inspired by the stylish bookcases in magazines, I chose grasscloth wallpaper for its unique texture and depth. To keep costs down, I opted for a budget-friendly vinyl peel-and-stick faux grasscloth. This allowed me to easily remove it later without damaging my Arhaus cabinet. Although I prefer authentic fiber grasscloth, the faux option was a good solution for this DIY project.
Supplies
- Choice of grasscloth wallpaper (faux peel-and-stick)
- Measuring tape
- Wallpaper smoothing tool
- Razor blade for cutting wallpaper
- Pencil
Budget-friendly options:
Empty Out & Clean The Cabinet
Begin this project by removing everything from the cabinet. Once the items are removed, wipe down the shelves to remove any dust.
Measure & Cut
To ensure you have enough wallpaper, measure the width and height of the space and add 2 inches to each measurement. This step will help you line up the wallpaper and easily trim any excess.
Installation of the Wallpaper
I found it easier to remove the backing first. Next, line up the wallpaper to the top of the cabinet back. With your hand, smooth down the top. Use the wallpaper tool to smooth the paper and ensure it adheres to the back of the cabinet, then remove any air bubbles.
Look at this gorgeous texture! It has strands of metallic silver. You can find it here.
Use a razor blade to trim the extra wallpaper from the bottom and sides.
A quick lesson learned: always measure twice! I came up about 20 inches short on wallpaper for the top shelf, but a speedy reorder saved the day. Now that it’s complete, the transformation is truly stunning.
Cabinet Unveiling
The white ironstone practically pops against the new navy backdrop! This budget-friendly transformation proves you don’t need a total overhaul to get extraordinary results. It’s amazing what a little DIY can do to breathe new life into a classic piece.
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Grasscloth wallpaper is a stunning way to elevate your cabinet or bookcase, adding depth, texture, and visual interest. There are many options available, whether you want the real look of grasscloth or need an economical solution, such as faux.
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Oh, Tammy! This is stunning! I have ALWAYS been a grasscloth lover. We added vinyl grasscloth to our office several years ago and it’s due for a refresh…but inside a cabinet? I have two bookcases that need this inspiration! Beautiful job, friend!
Thank you Leslie, I am really happy with the look of the cabinet. You need to do your bookcases. It would love amazing.
So pretty! I looks so good with the blue grasscloth. I love grasscloth wallpaper. I’m actually doing my office in It soon
Thank you, Renae. Your office will look amazing with grasscloth. I love the timeless look of grasscloth. It is so elegant yet perfect for casual cozy homes too.
This is a wonderful idea. I have covered the back of a bookshelf without the doors the bit a darker color cabinet is much better with the dark blue background. The white items are much more visible. Have you thought of moving the larger pitchers and other items to the middle of each side of the shelf instead of behind where the two doors close and they cover whatever is in the middle of the shelf. I love this idea so much I will figure out where I can use it.
Thank you so much Kay for you recommendation. I appreciate you popping over and commenting on the post.
The dark blue background really makes the white objects stand out, and with doing a small area the grasscloth wallpaper wouldn’t be a budget killer I don’t think. I hadn’t heard about grasscloth paper before but love the idea of the natural fibres.
Leanna, thank you. Grasscloth looks wonderful on a feature wall, dining room or half bath. Love the natural fibres. I was thinking about using the real deal on a feature wall.
Grasscloth wallpaper is so sophisticated yet doesn’t feel stuffy. Love the color you chose here to make your collection stand out even more!
Thank you, Marie. It looks so much better in the space now.
The blue makes your pretty items on display just pop! I love the look!
Thank you so much, Kim.
Wow that sure made the cabinet pop! So
Lovely! I have been wanting to wallpaper my China cabinet, this is sure making me think!
With the peel and stick, you can always change it and remove it. It will not cause damage to the cabinet. I really like how it turned out.
Where do you buy Grasscloth??
Kathy, there are so many resources available. The one that I used was a faux grasscloth. The faux is cheaper than actual grasscloth. You can find it on Amazon, Wayfair, York Wallcovering, etc. Thank you for stopping by my blog and commenting.