Paint + Pattern Where design & creativity collide

In design, “patina” refers to a weathered or tarnished finish on an item.  Old or antique decorative objects often have a patina to them – which is what makes them so special.  Newer decorative items are sometimes treated to accelerate ...

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 ...

A few years ago I painted and stenciled this large rustic storage piece for my home studio. I have enjoyed the organic circles of the Royal Design Studio Circling Allover Stencils as well as the muted color scheme for ages. ...

I don’t believe I’ll ever tire of the adorable Royal Design Studio Otomi Folk Art Furniture Stencil. I used it as a surprise element inside a huge bedroom cabinet for a Paint + Pattern post, and decided I had to ...

Pattern has become part of my life. Of course, it’s no secret that writing blog posts for Paint+Pattern has fueled my passion. Sometimes I want a room with little pattern, and sometimes I like to pull out all the stops ...

Summer is upon us! Chase away those winter blues with a splash of happy yellow and a fun Navajo pattern stencil. All you need is a table, some Chalk Paint® and the Navajo Dreams Damask stencil to create this fresh, ...

Wow, it’s spring and our deck was a mess. Pollen, hundreds of fallen gum balls and, I admit, a few dead plants. Yuck. Is yours ready for some TLC too? Steve built our party-ready deck about 15 years ago with ...

There is something so soft and appealing about ferns, their soft green fronds and Feather-like stems. The perfect bit of nature to bring into your home for spring! I found this sweet dresser at a local antique shop and it was just ...

The snow is melting, the days are getting warmer and this can only mean one thing – it’s time for Spring Projects! Most of our blossoming gardens are abuzz with bees and we thought we’d honor these fashionable flyers with ...

Do you ever come across a plain piece of furniture that is, well, really nothing to write home about?  Well, we may have the answer to your “how to paint it” problem… Letter Stencils!  Royal Design Studio has a growing ...