Which pattern would you choose?

Question

I want to paint the wall behind my china hutch.  I am thinking about using one of these stencils but I'm not sure which one.  I would really appreciate a little help deciding :)

Myra @ MyBlessedLife.net · Answer

I love the paisley or the more geometric one. :)

3po3 · Answer

The paisley (No. 1) is definitely my favorite.

Z · Answer

I prefer the paisley too. Though I do like the iron lattice too the paisley calls to me.

Donna R · Answer

Are you painting the wall a different color or are you stenciling over the red?  Also, are you just doing one accent wall like this?

KMS Woodworks · Answer

I like the middle one the others seem too busy for me

Helena @ Design Wotcha! · Answer

whilst i love the geometric one - it has moroccan tendencies and that doesn't seem to sit well with the baskets and scallop detail on your hutch (which are more country inspired) so my vote would be the paisley...

Becky E · Answer

Casting my vote for paisley.

Taunnie · Answer

Hi Donna, I added another picture showing the rest of my dining room.  It's beige.  I am thinking about either painting over the red (yes, it's an accent wall) with the brown and stenciling the beige on top or maybe painting the wall beige and stenciling the brown on top.  I think I'll add another picture of my living room where the brown is so it makes more sense.  Anyway thanks for your help :)

Becky P · Answer

paisley first choice, lattice second.  (and I don't even like Paisley!)

Donna R · Answer

Well, I won't be much help because I can't decide between stencil 1 or 3.  I like them both.   I would paint the wall beige and stencil with the brown.  I think it would show up better than putting a light over a dark paint.  On either stencil, I'm not sure I would stencil the whole design.  Maybe pick out the main design and leave off some of the smaller stencil openings around it.  If that makes sense.  Especially on stencil 3.  I love both your dining room and your living room. Love the warm colors and how comfortable the rooms look.   It would be neat if you could tie a couple pillows in your living with the chosen stencil design.  I like the checked material in your dining room and that will look good with stencil 1 or 3.

Miriam Illions · Answer

Geometric one. Lol, I don't think you are going to get one answer, it's a matter of taste. Which one do you love?

Ellen H · Answer

I think the paisley looks best with your furniture and decor.  My second choice is #3.  I think the Moroccan one is inconsistent with your furniture style (it would also  drive me crazy to look at it, but of course, that is totally irrelevant, since it's not my house, lol).

Taunnie · Answer

Thanks for your help everyone!  I asked my husband for his opinion and he said he liked the one I liked (Yes, that answer is what I like to hear LOL!  But seriously, sometimes I have trouble making up my mind and would like a second opinion).  Now I'm going to mix things up a little (cause sometimes I'm a pain in the behind).  I took Donna's suggestion and made some samples with a beige background and brown stenciling.  I'm going to put up the new pics tomorrow. Again thanks everyone, I really appreciate your help!

Z · Answer

What a lovely home Taunnie. I'm sticking with the paisley even more so after seeing those pictures.

Sherry R · Answer

I like Geometric one first, then paisley.

Bernice H · Answer

Stencil no. 2, I agree, not too busy..well, now that i look at them all, I think I like the paisley better...hmmm glad this is not my problem!

My Wonderful Walls · Answer

Did you pick? Would love to see pics of the completed room.

Taunnie · Answer

Thanks so much for answering for me Becky :). I haven't had a chance to get online all day.

Pam Kaiser · Answer

I love anything with paisley design. But it is so large and busy, if you use it you might want to have just a subtle change in color Maybe you need to make some samples using the colors you are planning.

My Wonderful Walls · Answer

Thanks Becky!

Lorre Hopkins · Answer

First one. The other two will look chopped off in the sections you'll be using them for.

Sharon Russell · Answer

I agree with Ms. Hopkins, and also with Ellen H. I think it will compliment your room rather than distract from it. :)

Anette Maldonado · Answer

I like the first one too :)

Rose · Answer

Number 2 not so busy.

Nana in Texas · Answer

I live the paisley. I'm not overly fond of geometrics in any use, and I think the top option is too busy. At least for my taste. I like the taupe and white contrast for a clean look. But it's hard to argue with whatever you AND your husband like, whichever one that is!

Nana in Texas · Answer

Didn't realize I was answering a post that was two years old! Oops!

Etoile Aloha · Answer

so what did you choose? Show us the results, please!

Lisa Whitaker · Answer

stencil 2... +1 here please as hubby agrees.

Tot1723556 · Answer

Stencil #1

Elaine · Answer

The bottom Morrocan tile look (not the Paisley even though I like Paisley prints) - just think the other is smarter in appearance.

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