Ever since I saw this picture on pinterest, I’ve been playing with the idea of changing out my kitchen blinds for stenciled window shades. Plain roller shades are a relatively inexpensive option in window coverings, and decorating a set with paint and stencils can be a cost effective way of getting a custom look.
Of course I’ve spent more time perusing Pinterest and various blogs researching this idea than I ever will in the actual painting process. But hey, isn’t that what Pinterest is for? For today’s post I’m sharing 7 of the best examples of stenciled shades I could find. And because I had trouble stopping there, I’ve also created a pinboard for the overflow.
Southern Living shows you how to transform vinyl roller shades with stenciling to create a custom window treatment that’s stylish and budget-friendly. Visit their website for a step-by-step tutorial. Knot stencil available from Sunny’s Goodtime Paints.
This stenciled roller shade, found on bhg.com, features StencilEase’s Filigree design stenciled over painted stripes.
Visit Martha Stewart’s website for a Stenciled Roller Shade How-To featuring an Early American stencil from MB Historic Decor.
Country Living brightened up this plain bamboo window shade using acrylic paint and a birdcage stencil from Designer Stencils.
Use the free downloadable stencils from Lowe’s Creative Ideas to transform plain shades into colorful paisley patterned window treatments.
6. DIYNetwork.com’s Made + Remade
For this stenciling project on DIYNetwork.com’s Made + Remade, Ellen Foord used a Heidi Swap Honeycomb stencil and a paint marker to upgrade her bedroom roller shades.
These white vinyl roller shades from BHG.com were painted to resemble awnings using tape and latex paint.
From the Stenciled Window Shades Pinboard
Still haven’t seen enough? I’ve pinned a few more examples on Pinterest.
