I picked up my mother-in-law’s copy of Southern Living over the weekend and my jaw dropped when I saw these awesome DIY roller shades:
They have a full tutorial for the stencil painted roller blinds in the March issue, and HERE is the online version. It is really inexpensive and seems pretty easy! I like roller blinds for windows where traditional panels or roman shades would block a lot of natural light, like a dormer window. The roller shade can be pulled for privacy, but does not block any light when it is open.
The article provides a great source for re-usable stencils, Sunny’s Paints. They have a fabulous selection!
Check it out, you could make your own damask shade:
{Damask Wall Stencil, $15}
Or you could make your own lattice shade — I would love to do this in my master bedroom with navy blue paint on white roller blinds:
{Kate Repeat Stencil, $30}
Stripes are fun too. I love Domino’s take on the DIY painted roller blinds:
{Domino via Apartment Therapy}
{Domino via So Haute!}
There is so much to love about that room! Designer Nick Olsen used high gloss black paint on white roller blinds to create this look. I die! This would pack a great punch in a vibrant color too, like orange or yellow. Speaking of….
I am loving the simplicity and preppy feel of this striped, painted roller shade.
Of course, Martha’s got her take on the DIY roller shades too:
You can find instructions for her version HERE.
Are you convinced? Maybe I will be your guinea pig and give this a whirl. Stay tuned!
Awesome post! I’m trying to convince my friend to do this for her nursery! I love it!
love this post!