Ever wonder how those decorators on “Trading Spaces” and HGTV shows decorate walls with fabric? The quick and easy way is to use flat sheets. Putting fabric on walls is much like wallpapering them though fabric is easier to remove and remains reusable. You may decide to cover the entire wall area, a border trim, half a wall, decorative frame as a headboard or even make your own wall mural using colorful pieces of fabric. Twin sheets are 96″ long which works well for 8-foot tall walls. If you have walls that are taller than this, you will need to use some type of border, or sew the sheets together to make the appropriate length.

Begin by washing the wall to remove any dirt or film. Tape edges of ceiling and floor to avoid any over spray in these areas. Spray starch stiffener on the top half of the wall. Smooth sheet into place with the help of the paint roller or sponge. Keep it in place temporarily using push pins until you are finished. Keep spraying starch on the wall as needed until you finish to the floor level. Remove any wrinkles on the sheet by applying more starch to the top and smoothing it out. Repeat with next sheet, coordinating it well with the first sheet. Leave one inch of overlapping at all edges such as windows and doors. When fabric dries completely, cut out all the overlaps.