Super Chic Wall Stencils

Want the look of wallpaper sans the price — ek! — or commitment? Try a wall stencil. For the cost of a can of paint, you can completely transform your room in a huge way. And don’t think floral borders are your only design options. Wall stencils have come a long, long way in the past few years, and you can now find them in a ton of amazing patterns. Ikat. Suzani. Trellis. Damask. Geometric. The list goes on and on.

The best places to find chic wall stencils are: Cutting Edge Stencils, Olive Leaf Stencils, Royal Design Studios or DIY Stencils.

I’ve been fantasizing about using a wall stencil in a powder or dining room for quite some time. But really, they’d look amazing in any room. Just check out how Carmel of Our Fifth House and Amber of Amber Interiors used wall stencils in their homes (pictured below).

If you’re not into big, bold, patterns on your walls, consider using wall stencils to create a subtle tone-on-tone look. Use the same color, only a shade or two darker or lighter, than what’s on your walls. The result will be a barely noticeable pattern that adds a sense of depth to your room.

If you want the look to be even less noticeable, use a flat paint on your walls and a gloss paint for the stencil in the same exact color. The pattern will subtly shimmer in the light giving your room a chic, jewel-box look.

And if you’re going to test out a wall stencil, be sure to use one of the brands on the list of 17 Best Interior Wall Paints. They’re all VOC free.