From past experiences, good and bad, you need to ... kicking myself for not over-ordering the first time around. Plus, you can do fun projects with extra wallpaper: Line your shelves.

Searches for "peel stick wallpaper" are up 385 percent on Etsy over the past few months alone, and not just for use on walls. It's also been spotted on staircases, dressers, and cabinets.

If you’re dreading the arduous (and sometimes pricey) process of stripping wallpaper so you can start fresh, we have good news: It’s possible to skip the removal and paint over wallpaper.