Stencil Ideas

Before & After: Stenciling a Cottage Bedroom Makeover

Comfy, casual and cozy- cottage style is perfect for the way we really live (or want to!). Jenna Sue Design lives by this style, but her bedroom seemed to be more dated than cheerful and welcoming. It was dark and old-fashioned and desperately needed a cheery makeover. Here’s a look at how she freshened up this small bedroom while adding color and cozy textures to give the room the cottage feel she craved. She loved the idea that “stenciling is less of a commitment, is low cost, beginner friendly, and you can simply paint over it if you don’t like it.” View full article →

Before & After Stencil Project Winners!

Our talented customers love seeing a total transformation unfold before their inspired eyes and creative hands when they use stencils. We’ve asked them for their best Before & After stencil project pics and we are shocked with their results! Who knew just a little paint and stenciling could make such a difference? (We did!) Check out these Before & After’s that WON big time and walked away with a beautiful stencil project AND a $50 stencil shopping spree! View full article →

Spotlight on Peinture: Painting Global Style for Less with Stencils & Chalk Paint®

Global style encompasses a design mix of cultures playing off each other, with layers of ethnic pieces melding for an eclectic, purely original look. Deborah Waltz of Peinture Studios in Orange County, CA is a pattern pro and knows how to decorate with global style easily and affordably. You too can decorate with global style like Deb - using stencils and Chalk Paint®! Come take a tour and get inspired by the stenciled walls and painted furniture that grace Deborah’s studio and home. View full article →

Decorating & Stencil Ideas for the Global Gypsy

Creative and artsy, unique and layered, the trending “Global Gyspy” look evokes an inspiring, adventurous lifestyle that’s been brought back home. For the ultimate bohemian escape, decorate by mixing and matching multiple patterns, textures, and colors. In fact, the more you mix in, the better they’ll all work together. Our new Spotlight Stencil Collection Global Gypsy Stencils is inspired by exotic countries, rich cultures, and the universal language of art and design. Check out these global-inspired stencils combined with lush color palettes that give a whole new meaning to living adventurously. View full article →

Simple to Sensational: 12 Stencil Ideas for Your Stairs

Sometimes, you can spend so much time focusing on decorating the rooms of your house that you can forget about what connects them: the stairs! Are you guilty of leaving your stairs simple rather than sensational? Instead of refinishing your stairs or laying down a carpet runner, give your stairs a lift with Royal Design Studio Stencils. Choose different patterns to make your ascent up the stairs continually surprising. Check out how these stair stencilistas made each step count with a dazzling stencil design that they handpicked and handpainted. View full article →

Decorate with Stencils for an Insta-Inspiring Home

Instagram and design inspiration go hand in hand. How so? Well, everyone on Instagram loves to share what is the latest, greatest most special things happening their lives, including their own DIY decorating feats. We are seeing more and more stylish trendsetters decorate their homes with stencil designs instead of store-bought decor. That’s because stenciling comes with an affordable price tag, color customization opportunities, and DIY bragging rights! It’s no wonder these ideas are being shared everywhere and featured on @royalstencils and under the #royaldesignstudio hashtag! View full article →

Interior Design & Stencil Tips from Trish Johnston

Are you looking for pro, designer tips and ideas for stenciled walls? Look no further…. Interior designer Trish Johnston incorporates Royal Design Studio Wall Stencils into a lot of her interiors and shares, "I've said it before and I'll say it again - wall stencils are brilliant! All the drama and impact of wallpaper without the commitment!" She’s right – wall stencils look like designer wallpaper, but are so easy to change up if you wanted something different. You just paint over it! Let’s see how she’s used these designs and what designer decorating tips she has to offer the rest of us. View full article →

Fresh New Hue: Pink Stencil Ideas from Subtle to Sensational

Are you ready for a fresh new hue? Don't be afraid to rethink pink for your home! Often considered a color for little girls, pink also pops up in big-girl shades of blush, dusty rose, peachy coral, bubblegum, and hot pink. You can decorate with softer hues for soothing interiors or bolder tones for a touch of drama. If you’re worried about having an outright pink surface, use Wall Stencils and Furniture Stencils to break up the bold color with pattern. Dare to “think pink” and see how these trendsetters are using this color to bring a fresh elegance to their spaces. View full article →

YES You CAN Paint Vinyl & Linoleum Floors with Stencils!

Most people plan to save up for the installation of beautiful tile or wood when they buy a home with old vinyl or linoleum floors - but who wants to live with something ugly while saving since it’s so easy to DIY a solution? We have the answer! Painting and stenciling can be a terrific temporary or permanent fix for old and outdated floors – and it's super cost-effective too! Check out how these creative customers used Floor Stencils to paint over vinyl or linoleum flooring… View full article →

Easy DIY Fix: Concrete Floor Stencils

Concrete floors rock! Why? Concrete is a durable flooring material for both indoors and out and it’s economical (it’s your sub-floor) and even easy to clean! While plain grey concrete can be a bit boring and blah, there’s an easy DIY fix to turn concrete floors from merely functional into floors that reflect your personality and style: Floor Stencils! Check out these amazing DIY stenciled floor projects on concrete to help get you inspired and on your way. View full article →