This Rental-Friendly DIY Project Is Ideal for Spring

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Little puts a damper on creative expression quite like moving into a rental apartment with bland white walls. No matter how many bright furniture pieces and playful tchotchkes you scatter through your space, an uninspiring backdrop can keep a house from feeling like home. We’ve long championed the benefits of removable wallpaper as a remedy for this common renter woe, and a brand-new cheerful collection by Chasing Paper is just the cure we need. Created in collaboration with artist Jen Peters, the line is ideal for a playful spring refresh.

Officially launching today, the Chasing Paper x Jen Peters collection spans five prints, each offered in a plethora of colorways. At the brand’s characteristically affordable price of $40 per large panel, each one would be perfect for refreshing a small nook in your home. Perhaps your entryway leaves a little to be desired, or your living room could use a fun accent wall. The beauty of such a versatile collection is that it’s entirely customizable.

“The line was inspired by California sunshine,” explains Peters, who says she’s long wanted to work with a wallpaper company and leapt at the chance to collaborate with a female-owned brand. “I live in Los Angeles and am constantly inspired by the palm trees and colors that surround me. I hope to infuse extra joy into people’s homes with this collection.”

While cheerfulness is the overarching theme of the collection, each print tells its own story.

California Palms is a minimalist take on the ever-popular palm-print wallpaper trend. For the animal lover, Puppy Pile features adorable dog illustrations. The Palm Springs print brings home the architecture of the area through mid-century house drawings. On the more abstract end of the spectrum, Spotted is a colorful dotted print, and Stacked offers a smattering of tiny geometric shapes.

Given the collection’s range, there are countless ways to apply it. If you’re after a fun weekend DIY project, here are some of the best ways to design with the new Chasing Paper collection. Plus, since the papers are removable, it’s a low-risk project that makes a big impact in your space—essentially, a commitment-averse renter’s dream.

Chasing Paper founder Elizabeth Rees suggests using the Spotted print in the pink and orange varietal to DIY a faux headboard. “You’ll need approximately two panels,” she says of this low-lift project. “You can cut them to your preferred shape and stick them behind the bed.”

You know that old IKEA piece you’ve had for ages and are debating tossing? Don’t. Give a dated bookshelf or nightstand new life by wrapping it in colorful paper. Opt for the Stacked print for a statement-making upgrade.

Have fun with the whimsical prints and try your hand at an accent wall. Peters loves the idea of using Dog Pile in a nursery to dress the space behind your little one’s crib with this playful pattern. Alternatively, think bigger: “Dog Pile would look amazing in a mudroom, where you wipe your paws,” says the artist.

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Elly enjoys covering anything from travel to funky design (tubular furniture, anyone?) to the latestcultural trend. Her dream apartment would exist on the Upper West Side and include a plethora of mismatched antique chairs, ceramic vessels, and floor-to-ceiling bookcases—essential to her goal of becoming a poor man’s Nora Ephron. You can probably find her in line at Trader Joe’s. You will never find her at SoulCycle.

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