walls
Painting your home is one such area that we can’t emphasise enough. It is refreshing to live in a well-painted home. However, most people try to be thrifty with it, whether it is creatively or economically. Instead of economising all the time, you can splurge a little on it and make it worth every penny. After all, you don’t paint your home every day!
To make a worthy investment in painting your home, you need to know the possibilities and be inspired. Perhaps, you noticed designer wall paint at your friend’s or a colleague’s place and wondered if you could also try that. You sure can!
Here are 5 inspirations to brighten up those boring, plain walls. (we will also try to keep the budget from skyrocketing!)
1. Stencil Wall Painting
You may have already got the idea; it’s a technique that uses designer stencils to decorate walls. It is one of the simplest ideas for wall painting. It amps up the whole vibe of the place by simply painting over a stencil.
These stencils create an ornamental effect. They create patterns, add texture, and are the best for creating statement walls. Some ideas to consider:
- Use stencils for one portion of the wall.
- Create one intricate pattern at the centre of the wall.
- Adorn passageways or other narrow areas.
The best part about this technique is it is simple enough to DIY. But if you are particular about the results, it’s best to hire professional painters in Tarneit.
2. The Harlequin Wall
With the Harlequin painting technique, you use contrasting colours to bring out a beautiful pattern. One of the most common patterns in this is the repeating diamond shape with your choice of contrasting shades. Painters commonly use duct tape to create it.
You can use this wall painting idea for any wall. However, you shouldn’t try to over-decorate it with other items. It will be overkill. The painting alone can speak volumes.
More importantly, you can tone it up or down with your choice of colours. For example, you may select two contrasting colours from the same family if you want a sober view. On the other hand, you can also go for two utterly contrasting shades if you wish to create a striking outlook.
It’s all in the colours!
3. Add Stripes to Walls
Stripes always seem to be in trend. Like the Harlequin Technique, you can use different colours successively and create stripes for a wall. Painters use duct tape to separate the hues and ensure perfect output.
You can even choose more than two colours to design more vibrant stripes. One way is choosing multiple shades from the same colour family and creating a gradient effect. For example, if you pick blue and painters can create a light-to-dark pattern using different shades of blue.
Alternatively, you can also use stark contrast colours to make the wall pop. It’s all up to your imagination. Seek a professional’s advice if you are unsure what colour scheme is most suitable for your place.
Tip: If you plan on painting stripes throughout a room, it is recommended to use subtle colours. For an accent wall, though, you can go all out and pick whatever you like.
4. Sponging the Wall
The sponging technique creates a breezy, cloudy, and dreamy wall design. As the name implies, there’s no one pattern or technique to it. You literally use a sponge and smudge the fresh coat of paint, creating a cloud-like effect.
This kind of wall design can be used in various ways:
- Sponge all over the room. It’s especially beautiful and playful in a children’s room.
- Use it to create one accent wall in the living room.
- You can also use it as part of a different, larger design. (more like picture-in-picture effect)
Because there’s no defined pattern to these cloudy designs, you can also try to DIY. It will be a rather fun project for your family.
5. Strie Textured Walls
The last one for this list is the classy Strie walls, which you can call a design or a texture. It is created by combing over a freshly painted wall. It creates lines over the wall giving a clean and elegant look.
The lines may be visible when you look closely; however, it breaks the dullness of a plain wall. As it’s an incredibly gentle design, you can either use it all over the place or only for selected sections.
You can also use it to highlight architectural breaks like columns or pillars. However, most homeowners love the idea of creating an accent wall with it and topping it off with statement items, such as picture frames or lights.
With these many variations, you can enhance your interior’s elegance.
Final Say
We hope you will try these beautiful designs sooner or later. No home should have to be dull and plain. It’s your right to make it as vibrant as you wish. These 5 designs have become rather popular in recent years, and you can even give them your own twist.
Whatever design you may like, there is one more essential for a perfect wall painting—the right painting professional. Because these designs are different from regular painting jobs, you must hire someone with skills and experience.
Our recommendation: Millennium Painting.
They take up all kinds of painting services, from interiors and exteriors to wallpaper installations. Give them a call and communicate your needs to get an idea.
