Stools are great because they’re simple, and maybe that’s why we so often take them for granted. Lightweight, sturdy, stackable … there are a million reasons why they are one of the most versatile pieces of furniture you can buy. Add a bit of colour and character to this classic design and they become as beautiful as they are useful.

Materials
Wallpaper scraps
Stool

Tools
Pencil
Scissors
Mod-podge craft glue
Foam pad brush
X-Acto blade
Wallpaper brush or burnishing tool
Measuring tape (optional)

How-to
1 Place the wallpaper face down on your work surface.

2 Set the stool upside down on the paper.

3 Trace around the top of the stool with a pencil.

4 Cut out the circle with scissors.

5 With the stool right-side up, brush the seat with a layer of Mod-podge.

6 Carefully place the paper onto the seat, and use your X-Acto blade to cut off any excess paper from around the edges.

7 Use a wallpaper brush or burnishing tool to smooth the paper and remove any air bubbles.

8 Cover the surface with a layer of Mod-podge, and set the stool aside to dry.

9 Seal and protect your paper with two to three additional coats of Mod-podge.

10 To cover the inside of the legs, use measuring tape to get the dimensions, then cut out the appropriate-size strips of paper. Adhere them to the legs just as you did for the top surface (steps 6 through 9 above).