subject: Decorative Paint Effects As A Fun Way To Decorate [print this page] decorative paint effects can define the character of a room or completely alter the appeal of your existing decor and furnishings. In this specific art you are truly only limited by your imagination as there are so many possible color combinations to use. There are a wide variety of textured substances to work with as well.
You can create an interesting effect with matte emulsions, chalk paints, glazes, crackle varnish, dry brushing and more. Your first decision is to decide which room you would like to redecorate and, of course, what effect you would like to create. If you are working with a specific theme, so much the better.
For example, if you are wanting to create a country kitchen you would use an antiquing technique to paint and age kitchen cupboard, you would perhaps paint the walls with a cheery shade of sunshine yellow and create a patterned border using a stencil of whatever design takes your fancy. Perhaps you like a repeating ribbon and bow pattern in a complimentary color?
Why not create an aged effect by color washing a darker shade over the yellow with a soft cloth? This can give a warm Mediterranean feel to the heart of your home. You could create a broad band of color to run along the wall as a central band, like a border with a stencilled pattern depicted at its centre or along the edges.
If you prefer, you can create a solid border of color that covers the bottom third of the wall, separated with a painted diagonal and diamond pattern from the upper portion of the wall. The ideas are literally limitless. You could create a stylish accent wall by choosing a bolder version of your original color and applying it to a feature wall in the room you are redecorating.
The great thing about paint effects is that you can mix and match ideas and colors and various textures until you come up with a look that serves your purpose. A professional artist can create wonderful paint effects, including crumbling walls, brickwork patterning or a marbled effect upon pillars.
You could have a beautiful mural painted in your lounge or sitting room, depicting a seascape or a lush forest of trees and vines that reach up to the ceiling. The wonderful thing about paint effects is that if you grow tired of a look, you can easily remove it with a simple coat of fresh paint.
