2020 will be a year we all remember and look back on with mixed emotions. The world was floored by a pandemic and everything just stopped. People were isolated and lonely, small businesses had to fight to survive, and too many of us lost loved ones.
But for some of us lock down was a blessing in disguise. We had more quality time with our families, life slowed right down, and we had gloriously hot weather that summer.
Us Brits were stuck at home while the sun was high and the days were long, so we looked to our neglected outdoor spaces to get our hit of vitamin D.
Affordable DIY decor was at an all time high, everyone wanted to make the best of their gardens on a small budget, and stenciled patios became the biggest trend! Much to our delight.
CATHERINE
CREDITS: @53houseplantsandme
STENCIL: Turin
PAINT: Dulux Weathershield & Sandtex Smooth Masonry
We love how Catherine used a bigger stencil size to create the illusion of larger tiles, if you look closely you can see how the pattern actually sits across 9 small tiles.
ANAM
CREDITS: @anamclarke
STENCIL: Seville
PAINT: Unknown
This perfectly styled masterpiece belongs to Anam, an interior designer based in Dubai.
RUTH
CREDIT: @behindthepinkdoors
STENCIL: Safi
PAINT: Sandtex Smooth Masonry & Johnstones
This savvy budget garden makeover is full of colour, pattern and personality! It really doesn't have to cost the Earth to completely transform your space. Just some imagination, creativity and good old elbow grease!
NASIM
CREDIT: @dunmoredecor
STENCIL: Florence & Valencia
PAINT: Rustoleum & Frenchic
Nasim completed her path project first and then loved it so much she decided to stencil her patio too! Both projects are still going strong 💪
AMY
CREDIT: @harrison_nate_and_me
STENCIL: Safi
PAINT: Frenchic
We created a custom sized stencil for Amy to use on her square slabs, if you need a custom size for your project just ask away, we're happy to adjust any of our patterns at no extra cost 😊
LYDIA
CREDIT: @homeideology
STENCIL: Amira
PAINT: Dulux Weathershild
BLOG: How to DIY: Concrete Garden Slab Stenciling
Lydia's blog is a great guide on how to tackle your patio project, with links to all the products she used.
NATASHA
CREDIT: @la_sidhu
STENCIL: Turin
PAINT: Sandtex Smooth Masonry
Natasha has moved house since competing this stencil project, her new home is just as wonderfully unique and rich in colours and textures.
KATE
CREDIT: @story_behind_the_stone
STENCIL: Jannah
PAINT: Sandtex Smooth Masonry
Kate's rug effect stenciling is a great idea if you're not up to tackling your whole patio.
WENDY
CREDIT: @thankfifi
STENCIL: Kallat
PAINT: Sandtex Smooth Masonry
BLOG: How to Stencil a Painted Concrete Patio
We love how Wendy used masking tape to create faux grout lines on her large patio slabs, it really makes her stenciled tiles look more authentic.
GEMMA
CREDIT: @thatssogemma
STENCIL: Samara Faux Tile
PAINT: Valspar
BLOG: How to Transform Your Front Path with a Stencil
Last but certainly not least we have Gemma's gloriously bold front path. She has moved house recently and we can't wait to see her unleash her creativity on her new home.
