MEXICAN PAINT STENCILS

For centuries, Mexican haciendas have used rich color and decorative stencil patterns to accentuate grand-scale walls and enrich interiors. These European-inspired stencils (cenefas) stand witness to the grandeur of past eras and today, they are adding elegance to contemporary spaces, thanks to inspired designers bringing traditional Mexican details to new homes. (Photos from our 8th book, Hacienda Style.) See OUR BOOKS for details.