Decor: Stenciling

Posted 05/12/2009 by Rachel in Crafts, Decor \ 2 comments

Hi there! I daydream about interior design and color combinations, so subsequently I'm always wanting to redecorate my house (which drives my husband crazy)! I love my husband and our 4 dogs, working in a creative field, a good laugh, and a great margarita. ;-)

Stencils used in design are everywhere – and I’m not talking about rooster borders around the tops of kitchens. Stencils can be simple or dramatic, and can embellish anything that you can paint on!  What’s wonderful about them is that stenciling is something that you can do yourself at home for very little money.
Here are some beautiful examples of stenciled work:

floor-stencil-domino

stenciled-shade-mhi

stenciled-pillows-mhi

stenciled-office-hb

stenciled-walls-hb

These next images come from a great blog called Designamour.  Melanie has a beautiful blog filled with beautiful images of all kinds of decoration, especially surface decoration!  You should go and check her out – she gives wonderful tips and has great ideas.

stenciled-bathroom-designamour

stenciling-designamour

stenciled-lanterns-designamour

*image #1 from Domino

*images#2 and #3 from MyHomeIdeas.com

*images #4 and #5 from House Beautiful

*images #6 #7 and #8 from Designamour

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  1. I am loving all your crafty decor posts. I’m so glad stencil has evolved. Stenciling used to remind me of the fruit or ivy borders that were so popular in Southern homes. These examples are so much more interesting and chic.

    Anne K. in L.A.’s most recent blog post: Spring Crafts

  2. Thanks for posting some of my work, Rachel, and helping to spread the word about how cool and versatile stenciling can be. It’s a constant battle trying to break down the preconceived notions people have. Love your other examples as well!!

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