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STENCIL

DECORATIONS

BY ANJA SPRINGTHORPE

ecorative feature walls Specialized websites stock thousands
can change the atmo- of stencils and typically include pic-
sphere of entire rooms. tures of the design applied to walls.
DHowever, a few rolls of Stenciling a wall can seem daunt-
high-end wallpaper can be costly. It ing, but the process is as simple as
also takes skilled precision to apply painting. Once you have decided
paper to walls. Decorative stencils on a wall color, pick the color of the
might just be the thing to get that stencil. Choose a similar tone for
luxury look while keeping cost and the wall and stencil to create a calm,
effort to a minimum. harmonized look. If you want to
Stencils come in all types of make a statement, choose high-con-
designs, sizes and budgets. From trast colors.
intricate damask designs to cool Depending on your project, it’s
children themes, you can achieve best to start in the middle of the wall
anything with stencils. Because DIY height and length-wise. This creates
stores often have a limited number of an even design across the wall. First,
stencils, the internet may be the best fix the stencil to the wall with paint-
source to find the perfect design. er’s tape. Next, apply paint with a

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