Using Different Painting Techniques Walls in a room serve as a bland background or as an exciting element in home décor. Different painting techniques can add texture, warmth and depth to walls in ways that enhance the room’s overall style. What’s more, many painting techniques are easy to accomplish, and

If you want to make a small room appear larger, or simply give your walls an interesting textural look, consider painting the walls with two or more layers of paint. There are a few painting techniques for walls that make use of the layering effect to achieve an appearance of depth

Creating intricate patterns with paint on room walls is a process that requires patience and creativity. It also requires the use of proper tools and plenty of time to complete the project. If company is coming in 24 hours it may not be the best time to begin an intricate

When decorating a room, sometimes the desire to do something truly unique comes into play. Designing a focal point, entire wall, adding accessories, or remodeling can each be a contributing factor to creating something that stands out in a most significant manner. Painting a zebra print focal wall can accomplish

Faux painting is a popular painting technique for creating texture and design. On walls, a professional faux painter can create everything from a Tuscan villa to a tropical beach. For the do it yourself homeowner, faux painting can give access to wall treatments that may be too expensive or require

Finding a different finish for home decorating projects can be time-consuming and expensive. It’s not surprising that many homeowners decide to go with wallpaper or basic finishes for painting. Fortunately, there’s a finish option that can be learned easily and doesn’t require expensive tools or supplies. This option is a

Updating the kitchen can be a timely task. A simple way to add a bright new look to the room, without the expense of a complete remodel, is to repaint the walls. This time, instead of a flat, solid color, spice up the room with a faux rag finish on

Creating a unique look in the family room can be challenging. The room is used by many different family members and usually for many different purposes all on the same day. Stenciling is a great way to convey the theme of the room, the family’s passions and interests, and the

I love faux painting. It just makes your walls look unique and personalizing them by using a blend you choose is even more special. This was a project many years ago in a fixer-upper. The great thing about it is if you mess up you can just paint your base