Do you like the look of layered patterns in a room? When done well, mixing patterns can give a room a unique personality you just can’t get with a more subtle, “play it safe” scheme of solids or single pattern. ...
Read More »Thrift Store Upcycle: Stenciling an Upholstered Chair
How often do you search in vain for the perfect upholstered furniture with a specific fabric color and pattern, and just wished you could create your own? Now you can and it’s so simple and affordable, you’ll be amazed! In ...
Read More »Cherry Blossom Stencils Blooming with Possibilities
Every spring for a few weeks, cherry trees grace the world with their beautiful blooms. Sakura blossoms symbolize mortality, as they’re as quick to fade as they are to bloom. You can let the allure of cherry blossoms linger all ...
Read More »How to Stencil: Tips for Painting a Closet
Closets are great spaces to experiment with new design ideas and paint techniques. You can play around with bolder colors and modern patterns! Or you can try out that girly vintage look you love but your husband wouldn’t appreciate! Take ...
Read More »It’s Playtime! Stencil a DIY Teepee
What better way to ignite your child’s sense of adventure than with a DIY teepee! This cozy den makes a great reading nook, and works well as a playful escape both indoors and outdoors. And it doesn’t stop there! This ...
Read More »DIY Tutorial: Persian Garden Wall Stencil Goes to India
This is a tale of how when you travel with a plan, and with your paints and stencils, to the other side of the planet … well, be open to going on an adventure with your painting plan! Why did ...
Read More »Royal Design Studio Stencil Star: Valeria Zavala
Our Stencil Stars™ series highlights individual artists and their use of our Royal Design Studio mylar wall stencils on walls, floors, furniture, and more. Today, we’re proud to feature Royal Design Studio’s very own Design Assistant Valeria Zavala! Valeria exercises her considerable artistic ...
Read More »Painted Furniture Techniques by Finding Silver Pennies
Danielle of Finding Silver Pennies is a powerhouse of upcycled furniture projects, and everyone wants to know how she does it! Lucky for you, she’s sharing her tips and tricks in her new eBook On the Tip of My Paint ...
Read More »Trend Watch: Encaustic Tile
A trend that taking Pinterest, Instagram, and the HOTTEST homes by storm right now is Encaustic Tile! These patterned tiles are seen in both traditional and contemporary homes, and can even be mixed and matched. Real Encaustic cement tiles have ...
Read More »Master of the Mix: The Original Stencil Style of Celeste Korthase
Celeste Korthase creates bold paintings, floor designs, and wall murals using repurposed construction materials and reclaimed wood. She routinely incorporates Royal Design Studio Stencils because they make applying design so easy, especially over large surfaces. And Celeste likes to work ...
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