Trendwatch: Stencils
Wallpaper seems to be making a come back. The designs are graphic, bold and modern – a world away from those popular in the 80’s. However, wallpaper can be expensive. And, in a few years when you’re ready to change the scenery, it’s a major pain in the #&!# to remove. That’s where stencils come in. Stencils are much easier to apply and can create just as much impact in a room as wallpaper. Plus, when its time to redecorate, you simply paint over the design and move on. Simple.
If stenciled walls evoke images of tacky bathrooms and kitchen borders – think again! Stencils are hot right now. Lots of people are using them to update their living spaces. I’ve noticed a number of stencilled decor projects popping up all over blogland, so I’d thought I’d share some of the eye candy.
Image sources: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8
Do you have a favorite? I love them all, but could see using the muted tone-on-tone stencil in the first image in our master bedroom. Could you see using one of these designs in a room in your house?
Tags: decor, Paint colors, stencils, trendwatch
July 21st, 2010 at 8:33 am
I really love the first two. They really add to the spaces without being distracting. I wanted to do a stencil in our master bedroom, but I don’t think it’s going to work in the there anymore. I think they can be really cool though.
July 21st, 2010 at 9:10 am
The tone-on-tone stencil for sure in our guest bedroom. I don’t know what it will look like or when we’ll do it, but it’s a fantastic idea and one I’ll be putting aside on the idea pile!
July 23rd, 2010 at 12:02 am
Oh, I LOVE the painted ceiling. I can’t imagine that I’d ever have the patience to do it, but it’s gorgeous! >j<