Thursday, February 21, 2013

Stencils...GO BIG AND/OR GO HOME

Lately, I've noticed, loved and been inspired by some incredible DIY Stencil transformations. And their not your mother's '80s or early '90s country stencils...no heart or bears or even fleur-de- lis here.
I highlighted the Quatrefoil pattern with previous stenciling posts: Quatrefoil Stencil Roundup and Printable Stencil and DIY Quatrefoil Stenciled Canvas Splat Mat or Table Cloth project.

And what I'm seeing are geometrics that are BIG, BOLD and COLORFUL stencil choices. If you're going to do it, really make a statement...GO BIG OR GO HOME.
So, I thought I'd share a little visual round-up today, on some other really fabulous DIY Stencil projects that are floating around in the blogosphere....and I think it is fabulous to see many of these stenciled creations in this golden mustard color...love it, too!

DIY David Hicks hexagon - so lovely. @Sherry @ Young House Love did you come to a stencil conclusion for Clara's closet nook? This would be great over those pretty pink walls.
HEX Wall Stencil via Holly at Adventures of an Almost 40 Year Old Intern
DIY Herringbone Painted Dresser via Cape27Blog
Herringbone Dresser via Cape 27
How to paint Chevron stripes with a stencil and stencil roller!
Chevron Ombre via Royal Design Studio
Moorish Trellis wall stencil on the back wall of a buffet. So pretty! Stenciled Furniture Redo: "Honey" of a Makeover | Royal Design Studio @Anna Verhalen
Moorish Trellis Wall Stencil on back of Buffet Hutch via Honey Sweet Home
Stenciled Floor via In Honor of Design
painted chevron dresser by elvira
Chevron Stenciled Dresser
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Quatrefoil Walls via Jones Design Co 
Ikea hova stenciled chair makeover 1
DIY Stenciled Arm Chair via A Little Bit of Everything
With furniture refinishing and painting (like what we do at www.refabulated.com) there is also the option of stenciling furniture.  Some vintage & older pieces won't ever be like they were in their day, but stenciling can camouflage flaws.  I love stenciled furniture it is so awesome!
Geometric Stenciled Dresser via Cutting Edge Stencils
Closet to Reading Nook- herringbone stencil, gutter bookshelves, Mod Podge READ Letters
Herringbone Reading Nook via Balancing Home
A Fabulous DIY Bookcase. For stencil go to http://commona-myhouse.blogspot.com/2013/01/freebie-friday-quatrefoild-stencil.html
Back of Bookcase Quatrefoil Stencil via The Decorista

LOVE these DIY Stenciled Drapes from @Heidi Milton
Stenciled Drapes via Heidi Milton

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Stenciling Tips and Tricks for Beginners via First Home Love Life
Stenciled Rug via YummyMummy
Painted serving tray
DIY Herringbone Tray via DIY Show Off

and in case that doesn't have you dreaming up a project..here is something to think about if you don't have a backsplash that you're in love with...you can paint a stencil on the wall behind your backsplash...or if you are a renter or not wanting to do anything permanent, you could cut a thin (Luan) wood board to size, stencil and then just pop the boards in for a fun, not at all permanent back splash in any look that is your style.

Herringbone Pattern Furniture Stencil | Royal Design Studio
Herringbone Stenciled Backsplash via Royal Design Studio

So whether you're thinking of going for an entire room, wall or something smaller scale like a piece of furniture...this is an affordable way to infuse a pop of character in your rooms. 
XXXOOO.

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