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Animal prints in the silverware drawer -- Yes, please! Just add shelf paper.The Source
Chic Shelf Paper
The Goods
When Francie Christenson and her husband Eric moved to a new home two years ago, they had a hard time finding shelf papers that they actually wanted to use in their home. Says Francie, "We knew if we were frustrated with this lack of selection, there had to be many others who were as well." So, the couple decided to create a one-stop-shop online for shelf papers. The result is a website with 275 designs to choose from, including several customizable designs.
Leopard and lavender shelf paper makes for a much more lovely drawer-opening experience. Photo: Chic Shelf Paper
The Secret
The Christensons didn't just go out and stock up on the prettiest Contact paper they could find. Rather, they set out to create their own shelf papers, using materials from the digital printing industry. By sourcing their own materials, the Christensons have been able to offer higher quality and greater variety than any local housewares stores could ever offer.
Things to Know
Chic Shelf Paper offers tons of basics with solids and stripes in addition to their funkier patterns. However, with 275 patterns, not every pattern is as "chic" as the next. We're big fans of the selection of graphic designs offered on Chic Shelf Paper's site. See some of our favorite prints below (clockwise from upper left): Cross Me Yellow, Pink Scallops, Greek Spiral - Navy Blue, Hexagon Highway - Lime Green, Black and White Triangles and Interlocking Links - Peacock Blue.
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