Contact paper is taking over TikTok in the best way. Once used to beautify the inside of cabinets, the peel-and-stick paper has become the latest tool for refreshing rooms, furniture, and more. These days, people are finding clever ways to use contact paper to their advantage. With a myriad of modern designs and cool patterns, it’s never been easier to give your space a new look and feel.

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Unlike peel-and-stick wallpaper, contact paper is water-resistant, making it ideal for various surfaces, including walls and shower interiors. It’s also versatile in material and can come in various weights for heavy-duty projects. While these elements are beneficial, the biggest draw to contact paper is the gorgeous designs. From luxe-looking marble to wood-grain and matte finishes, the options are endless. Ahead, we’ve gathered five creative ways to use contact paper to give your space an instant refresh.

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Decorative Glass Paneling

While contact paper is often used to cover an area completely, it can also be used to make it stand out. This creator used a matte black peel-and-stick paper to give her shower door a chic upgrade. The large strips are placed in a simple arrangement to create the paneled design. It provides the shower with a contemporary feel and complements the modern farmhouse aesthetic perfectly.

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Art Tables for Kids

This genius idea can be applied to smaller tables or desks in the kids’ room and is easy to do. Instead of using bold print or pattern, it adopts a minimalist approach. The tables are covered with contact paper in a clean white shade and then outlined with various colors of tape for contrast and depth.

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Hardwood Floors

If you’ve been dreaming about hardwood floors, this hack is the key to bringing your vision to life. It features wood-grained contact paper, not peel-and-stick panels, and creates a flawless look in no time. Achieving a flawless look is also easier than you may think. Just be sure to start on a completely clean and smooth surface and smooth the paper as you apply it.

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Enhancing Your Countertops

Using contact paper to cover your countertops isn’t new. However, modern designs are giving the approach a fresh take. With various marbled designs and cool colors, you can transform your kitchen into a room of luxury and grandeur. This creator’s technique for covering countertops with a large basin sink is genius. It creates a seamless finish with little effort.

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Remodeling Your Kitchen

You may have seen creator Ida Alexis’ viral pink kitchen before, but did you know it was created using contact paper? Instead of painting her appliances a bubblegum shade to match her covered cabinets, she opted for a heavy-duty contact paper made from vinyl. The material was ideal for appliances, given the fact that it’s waterproof and heat-resistant, and proved to be the perfect way to turn her kitchen from boring to fabulous and chic.