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I was nervous about permanently applying wallpaper in our studio because I often change my mind and didn't want to be committed. So instead of gluing it down, I stapled the wallpaper to the wall. The problem is that unless you put the tacks/staples close together (like the nailhead trim wendi_c suggested) you end up with sagging paper in some spots. I eventually took it down and glued it instead. The downside of using nailhead trim is that when you move, you're left with TONS of holes in the wall. I've had to repair walls like this before when we decided to do a full record wall in one of our apartments. It's NOT fun!

I would recommend mounting the wallpaper on wood like others have suggested. You could trim it out to look like an architectural feature or make it wall-to-wall. As renters-by-choice, we've encountered the wallpaper debate before several times. While we only move into apartments where the landlord agrees to let us paint and hang things (I can't do white walls) I myself think wallpaper is a huge commitment and wouldn't even bother asking to hang it in an apartment. Once the perfect vintage wallpaper is chosen, we'll be hanging wallpaper above our bed as well. We'll mount it to the wood first and then hang the wood on the wall. It only takes 4 screws/nails in the wall. We often use wood to make our own art and accents because it's cheap, easy, and can be taken to the next apartment when you're ready to move. You could also use hardboard (like the kind you see on the back of bookcases). It's even cheaper than wood and is super thin and lightweight.

Good luck!

wouldn't really call it mid century but still very cute! would love to see more pics...

I love the chairs. I actually like your idea for doing the legs and back in a different color, though if you do this, you'll probably want to redo your table as well. Perhaps the table could be the same color as the legs...it would be a nice contrast. If you go this route, you could pick a solid fabric so you don't end up with too much going on.

I also like farmhousemoderne's idea about changing the table legs for something more modern that would reflect the danish styling of the chairs.

Here are some links to pics of my own dining set. Like you, I bought it on craigslist and spruced it up. I've changed the table (again!) since then.

http://blog.apt528.com/2007/09/painting-lessons.html
http://blog.apt528.com/2007/10/i-forgot.html

Boston!