There are plenty of ways to jazz up a room, but stenciling is quickly pushing forward as an artful technique to make bland walls, floors, and furniture more attention-grabbing.

After years in the making, Chronicle Books introduces their second book with graphic designer Ed Roth, Stencil 101 Decor (Paperback, On-sale November 2009; $24.95), a beautiful over-sized portfolio which comes with ten plastic stencils, instructions, and photos that teach you how to customize every corner of your home, including walls, furniture, and floors.

Author Ed Roth has been perfecting the stencil since 2005 when he founded his company Stencil 1. His stencils have been praised by many, including Martha Stewart, ReadyMade, and the New York Times. The portfolio of reusable and durable stencils, project instructions, and photographs allows you to work your own magic to create custom patterns for embellishing walls, furniture, and more. You can create a great wallpaper effect using just one stencil! It’s quick, unique, affordable, and it’s bound to make a big impact. What more could you ask for?

Interested in dipping your paintbrush into the stenciling craze, but not quite sure how? You can find some informative how-to videos and demos with Ed Roth on Stencil1.com’s How-To Instructions page. For more information and to purchase the book, visit the Chronicle Books site.

For inspiration, we’ve included some photos of stenciled walls from around the web:

(Pictured above: Portico Wall Tattoo by Benjamin Moore from Apartment Therapy)

(Pictured above: Stenciled bathroom wall from DIYideas.com)

(Pictured above: Stenciled lamp from DIYideas.com)

(Pictured above: Chenery House Kitchen Floor from Gracewooddesign.com)

(Pictured above: Lace stenciled floor from Designspongeonline.com)

(Pictured above: SHNY Stencils from Habitually Chic)

Posted by Nicole Bruce

Tags: Books, Nicole Bruce, Stencils