Transform Your Space with a DIY Stencil Wall Makeover
- Lel
- Dec 11, 2024
- 2 min read
Changing rooms the Made by Marley way...
Do you ever walk past a space in your home and think it needs a total refresh? A change? Or, like me, do you catch yourself saying, "I could do better in this room?" Well, that happened to me last week.
I have a small hallway that leads to other rooms—really just a through-space. A couple of years ago, I had wallpapered it with a discount-bin find from B&Q. Honestly, it was never my taste. Our cottage is bright, bohemian, and eclectic, and this space just didn’t fit.
So, as you do when there are far more pressing things to do, I decided to change the entire look in a day. Cue me moving everything out of the room… while Marty raised an eyebrow.
To create a more inviting aesthetic,
I painted over the twee florals with a blend of oranges, reds, and browns—think Morocco—rich, warm, and full of life.
Then, I used our brand-new "Rock the Kasbah" stencil to create a stunning Moroccan-inspired wall design.
Blues and turquoise from an existing rug tied it all together beautifully.
Stenciling is such an easy, cost-effective way to transform a space. Our Made by Marley stencils made all the difference, adding character and depth to the hallway.
I secured the stencil with low-tack tape to prevent movement and layered in extra detail with the star from the same set. Even the little fireplace got a touch of stencil love!
Stenciling is such an easy, cost-effective way to transform a space. Our Made by Marley stencils made all the difference, adding character and depth to the hallway. I secured the stencil with low-tack tape to prevent movement and layered in extra detail with the star from the same set. Even the little fireplace got a touch of stencil love!
But I wasn’t done yet. I decided to mix in our new Geode decoupage paper, using it to accent door apertures and shutter doors.
I cut out organic shapes from the paper and applied them around the hall to complement the stencil work.
Once everything was dry, I "shopped my home" to style my newly revamped hallway.
I tacked woven baskets to the wall, added faux plants for texture and height, and let the new patterns shine.
Now, this once-forgotten space has warmth, character, and a Pinterest-worthy boho vibe. My family agrees—it’s a major upgrade!
Want to See the Full Makeover?
Our new stencil collection is designed not just for furniture but for walls, floors, and creative DIY projects like this one.
Pair them with our bright, patterned decoupage papers to refresh any space affordably—while getting the creative satisfaction of a true DIY stencil wall makeover!
To see this room makeover in action, head to the Made by Marley YouTube channel this week for Made by Marley Makers Week—where we’ll be sharing creative projects every single day.
Marty and I hope you stop by and say hello!
Love, Lel ❤️
I liked what you did using your stencils to transform the wall, but I was much more drawn to the door! All the details, the patterns, it took my breath away. I don't think you demonstrated painting the door in the video??? Wish you had ~ sigh.... Would love to see you recreate something like that for us.