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I got a charming little flip book from FedExKinko’s marked “Design Ideas” this morning, appropriately enough in a Fed Ex package. Since the words design and Fed Ex and Kinko’s have never, to my knowledge, ever been uttered together before now, I was intrigued. People have been using Kinko’s for seat-of the-pants decorating all this time anyway, so it was nice of them to notice and help us out.

Here’s some ideas of what Kinko’s will help you make: a wall mural from preprinted images with adhesive backing; oversized art from your own photos; update your kitchen with backsplashes made from images of fruits or herbs on canvas, covered in vinyl, or put adhesive panels on cabinet doors, and make sturdy vinyl floor tiles for the bathroom or kitchen. Put vinyl tiles on a shower curtain, around the tub, or around the mirror. Use their collection of copy right approved images, or bring your own copy right approved ones.

Yes, adhering vinyl things to the walls and floors can be tacky. But it’s up to you not to allow this to happen. Use nice images, and decorate sparingly. Use it where appropriate — a child’s room or bath, a kitchen that needs re-doing but you don’t have the money yet.