A Stencil Solution

Amber at Amber Interiors Blog just posted a very cool way to customize curtains with great stenciling techniques.  Check it out if you haven't seen it already!   I have only stenciled things for my kids but her post inspired me to look in a different direction.  It got me looking and I found a lot of really great patterns on the web that look strikingly similar to some of my favorite wallpapers right now.  If you aren't really ready/willing/able to commit to wallpaper, maybe stenciling is the way to go...look here to see what I mean:



{Olive Leaf Stencils}

Love this look for a powder room, hallway or entryway - a bold design

that would make a fantastic impression.



{Olive Leaf Stencils}

This is a great solution to add what would appear to be tiling to an upper section of a bathroom - tons of visual interest without the investment or commitment!

{Royal Design Studios}

This copper really pops agains the gray and green - very nice combo.

{Royal Design Studios}

An awesome way to add a ton of interest to a ceiling. 

It looks a bit moroccan to me and I totally love it.

{Royal Design Studios}

A more feminine version - I'd like to see it in a laundry room or feminine office.

{Olive Leaf Stencils}

I think this basket-weave has a Williams-Sonoma feel to it.  Very classic.

{Olive Leaf Stencils}

This pattern is a little earthy and has some movement - very pretty. 

I think I'd do it in some dark earth colors to give it more depth - chocolates, olive green (sorry for the pun) and maybe some black to ground it. 

{Olive Leaf Stencils}

A bit of metallic - very cool for an entry or a dining room!

Or, with black and silver for an uneventful - turned stunning - hallway.

{Olive Leaf Stencils}

Another beautiful geometric pattern - can you tell I am partial to them??!!

{Olive Leaf Stencils}

 This is such a fun pattern. 

I would love to use this in a playroom or office.

{Olive Leaf Stencils}

Ikat looks a bit bohemian here and I totally dig it.

So what do you think?  Do you like this solution or are you still in favor of wallpaper?