Hi everyone, Denise from Salvaged Inspirations here!

Have you ever thought of stenciling an ENTIRE piece of furniture? Have you been seeing those drop-dead-gorgeous furniture stenciling ideas on Pinterest and in decor magazines lately?

I’ve been admiring the pieces with bold contrast and strong design and I finally found the perfect piece to try it out with French Trellis pattern.

How to Use Furniture Stencils

This buffet was bought off Craigslist over a year ago and has been in storage ever since.

The base color is Dixie Belle’s Coffee Bean. It’s a rich yet subtle black with dark brown espresso undertones. It’s been added to my-BEST-black-paint-list for sure… it’s right up there with DB Caviar.

Dixie Belle Paint Products:
How to Use Furniture Stencils
Tips & Tricks:

Stenciling a dark color over a lighter color is easier than stenciling a light color over a dark color.

Mark out the center of the stencil and the center of the furniture. Line it up for your first stencil positioning – work outwards from there.

Lay the furniture flat on its back to the stencil. I find this easier than stenciling while it’s upright.

Head over to Salvaged Inspirations here for more details on this painted piece.

How to Use Furniture Stencils

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Salvaged Inspirations

Denise is a blogger, self-taught furniture artist, writer, photographer and the owner/creator of Salvaged Inspirations. She is a lover of all things vintage, repurposed and restyled. A thrift enthusiast, she’s always in pursuit of the next creative upcycle.

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