If you thought contact paper was just for lining drawers, think again. With these 15 DIY projects, you can spruce up just about any room in the house without breaking the bank.

Thanks to Pinterest, I have about a million home decorating ideas that I can’t afford. While I might not be able to build a swimming pool out of pallets or turn a bowling alley into a table, I can definitely drop $5 on a roll of contact paper. The results of these simple, cheap DIYs are way more beautiful than I ever would have imagined. Follow the links in each heading for instructions!

1. It’s hard to believe that this stunning tabletop is nothing more than marble contact paper.

Tag&Tibby

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2. If you want to start small, though, you can use the same paper to turn tin cans into adorable planters.

The Happier Homemaker

3. Contact paper in the fridge? Why did I never think of this?

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