I think this post is really going to spark your creativity because the product is inexpensive and the ideas for its use are endless.

I’ve used contact paper forever to line drawers, cabinets and even to line decorative trays. Over the years, contact paper has evolved and now comes in beautiful designs, pretty patterns and decor-friendly looks. It wasn’t until a few weeks ago that I became away that contact paper now comes in metallic finishes. Gold, silver, pewter and brass to be exact.

Armed with this knowledge, my creative wheels started spinning and I went looking for design inspiration. Here’s just a few of the contact paper projects I spotted on Pinterest.

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To create something exceptional, your mindset must be relentlessly focused on the smallest detail. ~Giorgio Armani.

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How gorgeous is this gold striped ceiling created by Grace at A Storied Style? So much easier than paint and a whole lot quicker to apply too! You can see the entire space here.

Just imagine all of the Ikea items you can transform using metallic contact paper. These shelves are stunning wrapped in copper.

image via Ikea

Jenny from Little Green Notebook gave a plain lampshade real style by lining the inside with silver metallic paper. #projectlist She walks you through the entire process on her blog.

I spotted this cute bathroom on Apartment Therapy and was surprised to see the dots are made from contact paper. You can see more project using decorative contact paper here.

This idea is brilliant! Let’s say you own a rental property with dated appliances or your appliances only have a bit of life left in them but you want to update the look of your kitchen. Cover the surface with faux stainless contact paper like Julie Blanner did.

Here’s another great use of metallic contact paper–a temporary backsplash in the kitchen. You won’t believe these countertops are done with contact paper.

If you’re thinking contact paper is just for basic projects, this gem mirror from A Beautiful Mess proves you wrong. #stunning

So whose ready to go shopping for metallic contact paper? Art stores like Dick Blick carry some metallic papers but I found the best source to be Amazon. They carry all of the metallic finishes and the prices are better than most stores.

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Metallic Contact Paper

Metal FX Brushed Gold Contact Paper //Metal FX Stainless Silver Contact Paper

Metal FX Stainless Pewter Contact Paper //Metal FX Copper Contact Paper

If you’re looking for other decorative contact papers, Amazon carries lots of designs and you can also find them on the Contact Brand website. While you’re there, check out their project gallery for a load of ides using all the contact brand products. Here’s some of my top picks for designer looks…