Simple Math.

File this away for a future project:

This:

Designyourwall.com

Or THIS (What can I say, can't stay away from black):

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Designyourwall.com

Plus this:

IKEA Malm Shelf

Equals fantastic? 

Anyone have any experience shellacking paper to furniture? This stuff is self-adhesive but I'd like to be extra thorough on the edges so they don't peel. 

The inspiration: http://littlegreennotebook.blogspot.com/2009/10/dining-room-projects-part-i.html