It’s already August and we can smell the school supplies! But does your kiddo have a cozy, quiet workspace at home to tackle homework and creative projects? Scientific research shows that kids are more likely to do their school work when their desk has fun wallpaper on it. Well, ok maybe it’s not scientific research but we’re pretty sure it’s still true! Read on to learn how you can revamp a boring old desk with Spoonflower’s Peel and Stick Wallpaper

Colorful peel & stick wallpaper featuring "Colored Pencils" design by Rubydoor
Colorful Peel and Stick Wallpaper featuring “Colored Pencils” by Rubydoor

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Supplies needed:

  • Peel and Stick Wallpaper ordered in a quantity that fits your desk.
  • The squeegee provided with your order
  • Measuring apparatus such as ruler or measuring tape
  • X-ACTO knife
  • Pencil
  • The desk you want to spruce up. Any surface will work!

STEP ONE:  Measure your desk to find out how many ft. of peel-and-stick wallpaper you will need to order. Then, design your own or shop the Marketplace to find your perfect print! We are using Colored Pencils by Rubydoor for our desk.

art desk: before
art desk: before. Design featured here on the walls is Arrow Herringbone by Emily Sanford

STEP TWO: Gather your materials

all the supplies you need! scissors, woven wallpaper, squeegee, pencil
all the supplies you need! scissors, woven wallpaper, squeegee, pencil
woven wallpaper comes in widths of 24" with customizable lengths up to 15 ft.
Peel and Stick wallpaper comes in widths of 24″ with customizable lengths up to 15 ft.

STEP THREE: starting at one end, peel the backing off the paper.

peel the backing off your woven wallpaper
peel the backing off your wallpaper

STEP FOUR: Use your squeegee to carefully line up and adhere the paper to your desk.

use the squeegee to smooth out any bubbles
use the squeegee included in your order to smooth out any bubbles

STEP FIVE: If you have extra paper, trim it off using your X-ACTO) knife and a straight edge. Alternatively, if you have a small amount of overlap just tuck it under the sides of the table.

installing your woven wallpaper
Peel and Stick wallpaper is fully removable and repositionable, so don’t worry if you don’t stick it on just right the first time.

Woven wallpaper costs $7.50 per foot

Voila! You’re all finished. 
Finished art desk, covered in woven peel & stick wallpaper

Finished art desk, wrapped in woven peel and stick wallpaper

Did you end up with extra paper? Stick it to the back of your laptop for a super easy way to add personality to your tech.

You can apply woven peel-and-stick paper to make a custom laptop skin, smartphone sticker, or customize anything else your heart desires!
Have some wallpaper left over? You can use it to make a custom laptop skin, or customize anything else your heart desires!

Want more wallpaper hacks? This DIY laptop skin tutorial, which uses a peel and stick wallpaper swatch, is a Spoonflower employee favorite.

All that’s left to do is stock your desk up with fun supplies and share photos with us! Tag us at @spoonflower on social media so we can “ooooh” and “aaaahh” at how great it looks!


Need more DIY projects? Check out our Back to School DIYs roundup for 41 awesome projects to get your creativity flowing!