When it comes to quick ways to completely make over a room — with no remodeling involved — wallpaper easily rises to the top of my list. It's a transformation you can accomplish in a weekend, and oftentimes, it doesn't even require professional installation. With the range of colors and patterns out there, it's a great way to bring dimension, layers, and interest to a space.
While the earliest wallpapers (or painted decorative papers) date back to China, not too long after paper itself was invented, its extension, wallpaper borders, are relatively more recent, originating in the 1700s. If you're unfamiliar with the use of wallpaper borders, they're essentially thin strips of wallpaper meant to be used as accents instead of complete wall applications. They are typically horizontally oriented and measure between two to eight inches high. Their popularity has ebbed and flowed over time, but they've made a marked comeback — and are looking fresher, more modern, and less fussy than their predecessors.
