Stenciling is intelligent decorating.

Stenciling allows you to print a pattern in paint onto a chosen surface and repeat it as many times as you like and in as many different arrangements, finishes and colours as you wish.

Stenciling is a much maligned art in Britain, it sadly got a bad reputation in the 80’s and for many the word stenciling conjures up images of twee ivy leaves around door frames or remembered experiences of losing the will to live as you pounced a small stencil brush endlessly to produce your patterned room... but think again!

Stencils are cutting edge, think of Banksy, the now world renowned graffiti artist who regularly uses stencils. At Carte Blanche you can have big patterns and bold, as well as the pretty detail and delicate adornment, it’s not just borders and accents, you can have all over patterns or a single statement. All over patterns are similar to a wallpaper but instead of being limited to colour-ways in a range you can have any colour and you can have any pattern.

Stencils are not just for walls but for floors, ceilings, cabinetry, furniture, fabric and accessories; and the stencilling can be textured, metallic, you can incorporate glass beads, Swarovski crystals, gold leaf, your project can become mixed media.

Completed Stenciling Projects

Stenciling Samples

How to choose the right stencil for you

We work with Stencil Library to supply us with pre-cut stencil. The Stencil Library is generally accepted as being the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of decorative stencils and has the world’s largest collection of stencils designed by a single source. You can choose something from their vast catalogue or alternatively at Carte Blanche we are happy to design and cut a stencil that is exclusive to you.

We have a Stencil Library catalogue in the studio and also their “Look Book” which is an inspiration catalogue. Come in and discuss your project with us and browse our library of samples and ideas Stencilling is a really powerful and versatile decorating tool and at Carte Blanche we are keen to show you how it can transform your interior.