The use of stencils in the interior: photos, varieties

DIY stencils for decor allow you to create a unique interior. Ready-made templates allow you to apply any ornament to walls, furniture facades or glass surfaces. Even if you do not have artistic talents, it will not be difficult to transfer a drawing from a template. It is important to do this carefully, to choose the right color combinations and style of painting..

Room design with round stencils

Room interior with stencil

Stencil in the interior of the room

What is it for?

Floral, plant, animal, abstract and other motives allow you to diversify the interior. They can be applied to any surface – floors, walls, ceilings, furniture, mirrors, windows. Stencil images reflect the personality of the owners of the house. In addition, this is a simple and inexpensive way to update a boring interior without major repairs. You can buy ready-made templates in the store or do it yourself.

Butterfly stencil

Stencil in the interior of the room

Stencils are used not only to decorate the interior of rooms, they can also be used for:

scrapbooking;
posters;
decor for paintings (corners, vignettes, etc.);
calligraphy;
greeting posters and postcards;
holiday decorations;
inscriptions and signatures.

Varieties

First of all, stencils for decoration are divided according to the materials from which they are made..

Adhesive film

One-time option for transferring a drawing to a surface. To transfer the ornament, it is enough to glue the film onto a smooth surface, no paint is required. The assortment of images is quite large – butterflies, cats, birds, puppies, cartoon characters, etc. The advantages of the film are its low price and ease of application, but such a stencil can be used only once.

Stencil in the form of a portrait

Stencil in the form of a heart in the interior of the room

Hard plastic

It can be both transparent and opaque, the first option is preferable for work. Such templates can be used many times, the main thing is to store them correctly and wash off the dye residues completely after painting. With the help of plastic templates, you can get volumetric drawings if you choose decorative putty instead of paint.

Self-made stencils can be made from any available means, the main thing is that it is convenient to apply the pattern to the surface. It is best to choose thick cardboard or plastic, they are easy to cut, the edges come out clear and hard enough not to wrinkle during the application of paint or plaster. At the same time, plain paper is quite suitable for draft versions..

Stencil in the interior of the room

Where to use?

There are no hard and fast rules about where to place your decor stencils. However, it is important to consider that large open surfaces are better suited for ornamentation. The ideal option is a wall free of furniture. Drawings allow you to fill the void in the room if there is little furniture in it or it seems too spacious and uncomfortable.

Also, using patterns applied through templates, you can draw attention to the decor or furniture, decorate the space around the sockets with switches. Patterns on the wall behind the bed or sofa look beautiful, this is a great way to zoning space.

Stencil of the water world in the interior of the room

How to do it yourself

The drawing chosen as the basis must be clear. You can draw it yourself or find a suitable image, scale it to the desired size and print it on paper. You can enlarge the selected ornament by transferring it to a larger sheet using a scaled grid. The image must be transferred strictly cell-to-cell, this method requires a lot of patience and care.

When the draft is ready, it needs to be duplicated on a denser sheet – plastic, thick cardboard or film. The finished image is cut strictly along the lines using a clerical knife. Try to change the blades as often as possible, a dull knife will not be able to leave clear lines. If minor flaws appear during the cutting process, do not throw out the almost finished stencil and start all over again. Small flaws give the image a certain charm, and also show that it is handmade. Humans are not machines capable of drawing perfect lines down to tenths of a millimeter. Some interior styles allow for minor irregularities, this is their feature – Provence, shabby chic, loft.

Beautiful stencil in the interior of the room

Fairy stencil in the red room

Beautiful stencil in the interior of the room in the form of roses

Advice. To get beautiful and clean curved lines, you can use templates from the sewing department or stationery store..

Choosing an image depending on the style of the interior
Style	Plot	Colour
Classic	Floral motifs, vine, flowers, stripes, ornaments typical of Rococo, Baroque or Empire style.	Pastel scale, brown tones, light gray, white, gold, bronze, silver
Loft	Urban plots, skyscrapers, technology, lanterns, electric lamps, stylized inscriptions.	Black, brick, white, gray, brown, beige.
Country	Floral patterns, traditional ornaments, peas, flowers, stripes.	Green, brown, white, gray, milky, beige, sand, golden, red, blue.
Provence	Landscapes, plants, birds, sea waves, olive branches.	White, milky, beige, all shades of brown, green, blue, turquoise, lavender, pastel, pearl.
High tech	Abstractions, geometric shapes, stripes, zigzags, waves.	Black, gray, brown, metallic.

Stencil in the interior of the room

Stencil of a big butterfly in the room

How to transfer a drawing

So, you made stencils for decoration with your own hands or purchased ready-made ones, now it remains to transfer the drawings to the selected surface. Here are some tips to help you get started.

The base for painting must be perfectly clean and dry..
If you need to apply several of the same images, to keep the lines evenness and symmetry, apply the markings with a simple pencil. It is not necessary to draw the entire contour, it is enough to mark the main points – top, bottom and sides.
If you need to choose a shade of paint, experiment on a draft, for example, a sheet of cardboard. In addition to color matching, you will gain skills in working with templates if you are doing it for the first time..
On the “clean copy” the workpiece is fixed with special glue so that it does not slip in the process.
If you use spray paint, keep it at least 30 cm apart.This will ensure the color overlaps evenly, and the image will not be spoiled by drips..
When using a sponge, squeeze it out to get rid of excess paint.
With a brush, paint is applied vertically from top to bottom.
If you chose narrow patterns, do not use a roller, you can accidentally leave marks on the wall.

Green room with chinese style stencil

Dandelion stencil in the red room

Living room decor

The hall is the main room in the house, here they receive guests, arrange celebrations, gather in the evenings with the whole family. The interior of the hall should be at the same time cozy and solemn, stencil images will help in this..

Silhouettes of birds, plants, swings, cats, arches with or without people are very popular in modern interiors. Most often these are rather large compositions that occupy a free wall above the sofa or between wall modules..

Motives can be used both individually and together. For example, the branches of a tree can be decorated with flowers, birds can be planted on them, cages can be hung, or seated people can be placed at the roots. As for colors, most often such a composition is monochrome, or when applied, two or three shades are used, no more. Black, dark gray and other strict colors are suitable for a living room in a modern style, and pastel patterns will fit well into the classics, oriental style, Provence.

Stencil in the design of the room

Stencil in the interior of the room

An interesting solution would be to continue the wall ornament on the ceiling. In this case, the patterns can be supplemented with suitable lighting – spotlights in the branches as fruits, LED strip repeating the pattern, etc..

The corners should not be overlooked either. Correctly selected shades and patterns will help to add volume to the living room. The images in the corners can overlap with the decor on the ceiling, the pattern on the curtains or the upholstery of upholstered furniture. This design will look harmonious and complete..

For the Japanese style, blanks with hieroglyphs are perfect, they can be applied to walls or furniture facades, and inserts on the ceiling. It is important to carefully approach the choice of signs, given their semantic meaning. You can choose the sayings of ancient sages, poems, phrases of wishes for good luck, family happiness, prosperity, etc..

3D stencil

Bedroom decoration

This room is intended for relaxation, so the motives of the images and colors should be selected in accordance with this. It can be beautiful inscriptions, flowers, floral patterns, animals, butterflies, fish. The best place to compose is on the wall above the head of the bed. It is she who is most often one of the central decorative elements..

For centuries, paintings, tapestries, skins, etc. have been hung over the bed to decorate the bedroom. In modern interiors, photo wallpapers, contrasting color combinations, decorative inserts, modular paintings and stencils are used for the same purposes. At the same time, artistic skills are not required to apply an image using a workpiece..

How the stencil is applied

The drawings transferred to the surface can be supplemented with vinyl stickers, moldings, or you can add some elements yourself with a thin brush. Stencil paintings are combined with almost any type of decor. In addition to wall surfaces, you can decorate with stencil images the ceiling, mirrors, cabinets, shelves, even textiles, if you choose special paints for the fabric.

The color scheme of the bedroom should be calm, it is better to choose soft pastel colors, avoid orange, aggressive red, black. If you still want to add brightness to the interior, red shades should be used in very small quantities and always on a neutral background that will smooth out the brightness. Gilding or bronze also looks good, this is especially true for the classics – Empire, Rococo or Baroque.

Room interior with dandelion stencil

Kitchen decoration

Even the smallest kitchen needs bright details that can diversify the design. And here, as in the rest of the house, it is appropriate to use stencils for decoration. As images, you can choose the appropriate ones – a cup of steaming coffee, fruits, vegetables, kitchen utensils, sweets, cakes and everything that looks so appetizing.

In addition to various food motifs, you can use geometric ornaments or even abstractions when it comes to loft, urban style or high-tech. Simple shapes are also appropriate for minimalism. To add contrast to your kitchen design, you can choose landscapes – forests, rivers, mountains, images of the sun. The kitchen space should create a good mood to increase appetite, so you should avoid gloomy colors and plots..

Eiffel tower stencil

Children’s room

The nursery is a real field for experiments with bright colors and subjects. As the child grows rapidly, the interior of this particular room changes in accordance with his age and interests. The easiest way to change the scene is to use stencils. In addition, the very process of transferring drawings to the surface can be fun for the child. The kid can also finish the missing elements himself, place vinyl stickers where he likes, etc. Such an activity will certainly interest and captivate a child of any age.

As images, you can select cars, ships, fairy-tale heroes, animals, princesses, knights, comic book characters, symbols of popular superheroes, letters, numbers, clocks, calendar, words, etc. necessary, including the location of the future painting in the nursery.

Design of a room with a stencil of cats

Stencils can be a teaching tool for very little ones. Using them, you can accustom your baby to the daily routine, teach him the alphabet and numbers, colors, names of fruits, animals, plants. If fairy-tale characters are used in the decor, have them act out some instructive scene, for example, the rules for crossing the road. The main plots are friendship, mutual assistance, good manners, safety, etc..

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Painted bathroom

Wall tiles, traditionally used for bathroom furnishings, are often plain and boring. You can diversify the bathroom interior by decorating the walls, ceiling or floor with stencils. Ornaments are perfectly applied to ceramics and glass, so the blanks can be used for bathroom decor.

Important! Choose waterproof materials for your design.

It is not necessary to buy everything in the store, if you have thick cardboard or even a sheet of ordinary Whatman paper, you can make the blank yourself. Of course, such layouts are exclusively a one-time option, but there is an opportunity to create a unique design that cannot be found in other places..

For bathroom decoration, the most popular is the marine theme. These are stylized waves, beautiful shells, tropical fish, dolphins, seahorses and stars, jellyfish, ships, seagulls, pebbles, seaweed, islands with palm trees, etc. sandy, gray, and bright colors for marine fish and animals. If the bathroom has a shower, then the ornament on the walls can be duplicated on its doors..

You can go the other way, choosing plant motives, flowers, butterflies, birds. The selection of themes also depends on the style of the interior. It is appropriate to decorate the Japanese bathroom with sakura branches or hieroglyphs, images of plants are well combined with eco, national ornaments can be added to country depending on the direction (Provence, Russian style, Scandinavian style).

Room design with stencil patterns

Hallway design

The corridor is usually the smallest room in the apartment in terms of area, however, decorative elements in the form of stencil paintings are also appropriate here. These can be thematic images, for example, umbrellas, hats, shoe outlines. Also, patterns can overlap with another decor or match the selected design..

For small rooms, do not choose too large or bright drawings, visually they will make the hallway even smaller. It is worth dwelling on neutral options – waves, zigzags, stripes, floral borders on wallpaper, etc..