This is such a simple and inexpensive way to add MAJOR wow factor to a walkway, patio, or cement slab.   Want the brick, or stonework look but aren’t looking to spend a fortune?   For less than $100 (depending on the size of your area), you can transform a plain cement walkway into a gorgeous cobblestone looking path, with paint and a stencil!     I absolutely LOVE the idea of painting a rug onto the area, if you aren’t up for doing an all over covering – pick a bright color of paint and paint an area rug onto your porch or patio – would work great for wood too!

All you need is some paint, and a nice stencil..

Check out some inspiring ideas below – this would also be a fantastic way to upgrade your house if you are planning to sell it, to really give it that WOW factor.

#Countertop #makeover using Loft101 Stencil. Kathy Boyd of KB Designs

Is that a rug? why no, it's Decorative Concrete! Who knew cement could look so fabulous. -m :: Concrete Floor Stencil, Modello Stenciled Floor, Stenciled Concrete Floor Artistic Concrete, Modello Designs, Chula Vista, CA | via @Margaret Young Network

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I have a huge plain cement patio and I think this idea is perfect for it! Also plan on stenciling my old wooden floor after I get it stripped! Love all these ideas at this site!

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Upstairs deck under seating. Blue color With its inviting assortment of classic and contemporary designs, tempting color palettes and terrific textures, these multipurpose rugs will afford an air of simple sophistication to any environment.

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Olivia Contemporary Geometric Indoor/Outdoor Area Rug (5'3 x 7'6)

Perfect for any backyard, patio, deck, or poolside, this stylish rug from the Courtyard Collection is a practical addition to any outdoor or indoor living space. Conveniently pet and kid-friendly, this easy-care rug is also well-suited for high-traffic areas. This beautiful rug collection takes outdoor decorating to the next level with new designs in fashion-forward colors, and patterns from classic to contemporary. Features: Conveniently pet and kid-friendly Pile height is less than 0.25 inch T

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I have a huge plain cement patio and I think this idea is perfect for it! Also plan on stenciling my old wooden floor after I get it stripped! Love all these ideas at this site!

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Art studio and painted cement patio (Siera - you should have one of these someday!)

Designer Emily Henderson created an elegant patio with Granada Tile's Buniel Cement Tile in midnight and hawk.

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