7. Pastel Washi Tape Wall Accent
Introduction
Rental-friendly and wonderfully creative, geometric washi tape wall art lets you add custom patterns and pastel borders to your walls without damaging the paint.
What This Idea Means
Washi tape—a decorative Japanese masking tape—is used to create clean-lined geometric frames, faux headboards, or wall murals that celebrate minimalist Kawaii geometry and soft color blocking.
How to Make It
- Plan Your Design: Sketch a simple mountain peak, arch, or frame pattern on a piece of paper first.
- Clean the Surface: Wipe down the wall section with a dry cloth to ensure the tape adheres securely.
- Apply the Tape: Press down pastel washi tape strips firmly along your planned lines, using a level or ruler for straight edges.
- Seal the Edges: Run your thumb firmly over the tape strips to ensure there are no air bubbles or loose corners.
Tips and Variations
- Create an arch shape behind your desk or nightstand using metallic gold or pastel pink washi tape.
Materials Needed
- Assorted pastel and metallic washi tape rolls
- Measuring tape and level
- Scissors
- Pencil (for light guidelines)