How To Stencil

Top 5 Greatest Stencil Tutorials of the Year!

Looking for some fresh new looks to go with the fresh New Year? Look no further!  Royal Design Studio Stencils are a great way to change up your walls, furniture, and floors for a refreshed new year. To help you get started with your home redecorating resolutions, we’ve compiled our Top 5 Stencil Tutorials of 2018. These DIY project ideas are some of our most popular decorating tutorials from the last year. We hope they will help you tap into your personal style and give you the inspiration to get started — along with easy-to-follow steps you can take to get your home finished with style.

1. How to Stencil a Wallpaper Look for Less!

Stencil: Palace Trellis Moroccan Wall Stencil

Are you still looking for wallpaper to decorate a favorite accent wall but can’t seem to find the PERFECT one? Forget the hassle of finding the wallpaper that perfectly fits your style! Get creative in your decorating by creating your own custom wallpaper look with  Wall Stencils. Unlike traditional wallpaper with set designs and set colorways, Wall Stencils allow you to use any color scheme you would like and even add personal finishing touches. We want to show you how we painted a wallpaper look using our Palace Trellis Moroccan Wall Stencil. Of course you can change up the colors and design for your own unique spin! Click play to watch this DIY stencil tutorial to see how to stencil a custom wallpaper look of your own.

2. How to Stencil a Mermaid Fish Scales Wall

Stencil: Moroccan Scallops Wall Stencil

Make a splash and dive head first into the decorating trend we can’t get enough of: mermaids! Scales, iridescent colors, and a touch of sparkle transform a room from underwhelming to underwater! However, you don’t need to shell out a lot of cash to get the room makeover you’ve always dreamed of. You can easily create your own custom mermaid paradise by painting a feature wall with a fish scale stencil design and enchanting metallic colors. Stenciling a wall is more affordable than wallpaper, plus you get to choose how glam or subtle you want by using different paint colors! Watch the video tutorial below to see how you can stencil your own mermaid fish scales wall…

3. How to Stencil Black & White Bathroom Floor Tiles

Stencil: Concrete Quilt Tile Stencil

From sleek city lofts to rustic farmhouses, black and white rooms never fail to elevate the aesthetic of a home. This classic color scheme will always be in style, especially for bathroom makeovers. However, bathroom remodeling can be so expensive! Here’s a great alternative if you don’t have the budget to tear out your bathroom flooring for some new black and white tiles: You can actually paint directly over your floor with Tile Stencils from Royal Design Studio! This is a brilliant idea to inexpensively refresh old flooring and add some sleek pattern to a less-than-exciting space. Watch the video tutorial below to learn how to stencil your outdated linoleum, vinyl, or tiled floor to create the look of gorgeous, high-end flooring…

4. Painted Wood Table Makeover with a Mandala Stencil Design

Stencil: Hampton Medallion Stencil

Refinishing wood furniture is a piece of cake! Well, if you have the right supplies and a video tutorial that even beginners can follow, then it’s definitely easy! Watch this video tutorial to learn how to refinish your wood table with a large mandala stencil design, Annie Sloan Chalk Paint®, and wood stain. With this DIY know-how, you can refinish your old and worn furniture without buying costly store-bought pieces… What an ingenious (and affordable) idea!

5. Fast & Fabulous: How to Stencil a Wall in Only 1 Hour!

Stencil: Mansion House Grille Trellis Wall Stencil

Okay, okay, we’ve all seen the insanely creative wall murals that only SEEM easy, but only for those few professionals and die-hards out there… But what if you want a fast and fabulous feature wall and you’re only a beginner with limited time? We’ve got the EASY (and by easy, we really mean easy) solution for you: Use Wall Stencils from Royal Design Studio to quickly create a custom wallpaper look on a feature wall… in ONLY 1 HOUR! Watch the video and follow the instructions below to learn how to stencil a super-fast project. Stencil it in minutes… enjoy it for years!

 

And there you have it! We hope these Top 5 DIY Stencil Projects inspire you to create pretty patterned decor for your home this next year.  Remember, the best thing about stenciling is its versatility! Change up the colors, patterns, and surfaces to match your style and space! So, get ready for the New Year, choose your favorite DIY, and start planning out your stenciling projects for 2019!

We love to share your beautiful stencil projects with our readers! Email us at projects@royaldesignstudio.com, share them on our Facebook Page, or Instagram your Royal Design Studio stencil projects and tag us with #royaldesignstudio – maybe yours will be a 2019 customer favorite!

How to Paint a Wood Pallet with Mandala Stencils

Wood pallets are trending in so many different interiors from farmhouse to boho chic. Not only are they SUPER cheap (usually free!), they are also SUPER easy to repurpose. DIY beginners rejoice! Accessible to anyone street-side, this super easy DIY project only requires Mandala Stencils. Watch this video to see how easy it is to repurpose a wood pallet… View full article →

Get the Anthropologie Look: How to Stencil a Mandala Pillow

You can take your decorating to the next level by painting your own DIY pillows, making it incredibly affordable and an easy way to express your creativity. Inspired by the ever growing popularity of mandalas, here is a simple tutorial that will help instill peace and unity within your room decor using Mandala Stencils. View full article →

IKEA Hack: How to Stencil a Mandala Table

IKEA furniture can be personalized to your style. Once you paint and stencil it with your favorite patterns and colors, then you’ll have an upcycled piece that nobody has! You can easily create a luxe look on a budget with this simple DIY hack using Mandala Stencils on a circular end table. Watch the video to find out how! View full article →

How to Stencil a DIY Watercolor Mural

Watercolor murals have been a popular trend in home decor. Their soft fluidity, ombre effects, and abstract look add a refreshing, lively, and organic design to walls. However, you don’t have to be a professional watercolor artist to channel the sweeps of color that flow from this painterly style. You can easily use Wall Stencils to paint your own floral watercolor mural (and we show you how!). View full article →

Fast & Fabulous: How to Stencil a Wall in Only 1 Hour!

But what if you want a fast and fabulous feature wall and you’re only a beginner with limited time? We’ve got the EASY (and by easy, we really mean easy) solution for you: Use Wall Stencils from Royal Design Studio to quickly create a custom wallpaper look on a feature wall… in ONLY 1 HOUR! Stencil it in minutes… enjoy it for years! View full article →

Paint Your Own Indigo Wallpaper Look with Wall Stencils

How To Stencil Video Tutorial - Amid our fleeting love affairs with bright and bold color, there's one old flame we’ve never abandoned: indigo blue. Classic and complex, it lends a dash of mystique to the comforting familiarity of blue. Indigo blue pattern made from Wall Stencils are great to either dress up or dress down your home decor because you can customize it with your favorite pattern and blue hues. View full article →

Everything You Need to Know How to Stencil a Kitchen Tile Backsplash

How to Stencil Video Tutorial - The overwhelming amount of materials needed for a new kitchen or a kitchen remodel can quickly make your costs skyrocket. Save precious dollars by cutting down on costs while maintaining high style. We’ve been seeing a LOT of home decorators opting for Tile Stencils to decorate their backsplash rather than pay for expensive tiles (plus the cost of installation!). View full article →

Painted Wood Table Makeover with a Mandala Stencil Design

How To Stencil Video Tutorial - Refinishing wood furniture is a piece of cake! Well, if you have the right supplies and a video tutorial that even beginners can follow, then it’s definitely easy! Watch this video tutorial to learn how to refinish your wood table with a large mandala stencil design, Annie Sloan Chalk Paint®, and wood stain. View full article →

How to Stencil Black & White Bathroom Floor Tiles

How To Stencil Video Tutorial - From sleek city lofts to rustic farmhouses, black and white rooms will always be in style, especially for bathroom makeovers. Here’s a great alternative if you don’t have the budget to tear out your bathroom flooring for some new black and white tiles: You can actually paint directly over your floor with Tile Stencils! View full article →