| Damask prints and stencils are a popular method of | | | | The print should be scaled to the size of the room. For |
| adding the elegant elements of damask when an | | | | example, a large, oversized print in a small room may |
| individual is on a budget. The first step in selecting the | | | | enhance the small scale of the room's dimensions. |
| right damask print or stencil is to decide upon the color | | | | Additionally, the print that an individual chooses should |
| scheme of a room. This choice is simply based upon | | | | not be too busy for the overall scheme of a room. If |
| the preferences of the individual. However, the color | | | | the stenciled wall is to be the focal point of the room, |
| scheme of a room will determine the type of damask | | | | then it may be as busy as a person likes. However, if |
| stencil that an individual chooses. A traditional damask | | | | a busy stencil is competing with other design elements |
| print or stencil may not be properly showcased in | | | | of the room, then the overall effect of the room will be |
| colors of orange or purple or lime green. Most | | | | a riot of colors and patterns. The final step of choosing |
| individuals choose darker colors to increase the | | | | the right damask stencil or print of a room is to |
| dramatic effect of a print or stencil. | | | | incorporate the damask print into other elements of |
| A person can choose dramatic colors, such as red or | | | | the room. |
| green, but these colors should be muted in tone. The | | | | By using the damask print as an accent to other |
| second step in choosing the right damask print or | | | | pieces of the room, such as the fabric for the throw |
| stencil is to settle upon the print or stencil itself. | | | | pillows on a couch or as the fabric for a lampshade, it |
| Traditional damask patterns involve floral prints, simple | | | | will pull the overall look of the room together quite |
| scenes of daily life, or intricate geometric patterns. | | | | nicely. A person can trace the stencil on a wall with |
| Generally, most individuals choose to use prints of | | | | acrylic paint, latex paint, stencil creams, or fabric paints. |
| geometric patterns simply because these patterns are | | | | However, before a person begins, he or she should |
| less complicated to stencil upon a wall. The size of a | | | | ensure that the surface is clean and dust free. Upon |
| room will also determine the type of stencil that a | | | | purchasing a stencil, instructions on how to use it will be |
| person chooses. | | | | provided. |