Luckily, today there is a better alternative which allows you to achieve the same stylish decor without all the hassle: wall stencils.
Wall stencils allows you to be creative: you can stencil an entire room, an accent wall or even the ceiling.
In the last edition of "Better Home and Gardens" magazine, they featured a ceiling which had a damask stencil applied over. It looked like something Candice Olson would have done- very elegant and distinctive.
Also, you can use these stencils to add a decorative motif to your furniture. A very interesting idea I came across is to use the for the back of bookshelves. Also, if you apply them on a large canvas you can use as artwork or even as a headboard for your bed.
Recently, I had the pleasure of using a wall stencil I got from the CuttingEdgeStencils shop. CuttingEdgeStencils offers a large variety of stencils which are great for any decor: from modern, contemporary, classic to French Country and Shabby Chic.
Also, the stencils for the kids' rooms add a playful and chic note to the space.
I picked the Clematis stencil to create some artwork I need for my modern living room. Since I am currently renting, I can not use it for an accent wall, but using this stencil on a large canvas allows me to bring the color I need in my space.
