Paint is theultimate materialfor updating your home quickly and inexpensively.
Then, grab your brushes, rollers, and a few cans of paint.
Start with a few paint colors in shades ranging from dark to light.
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Paint heavy diagonal lines in alternating colors across the wall.
Checkered Mudroom Wall
Marty Baldwin
Give your mudroom somecottage charmwith a checkered focal wall.
Create a crisscross design using painters tape, then paint the exposed portions of the wall.
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Once the paint is completely dry, remove the tape.
Touch up any areas with a fine-tipped brush for the most crisp-looking lines.
Painted Arch Ideas
Paint an arch accent wallto create a sense of depth and architectural character.
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Go with a single arch shape or string a few together for ascalloped design.
Extend the lines straight down the wall and mark off with painters tape.
Use a small brush around the edges and fill in the middle with a roller.
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Repeat with the remaining colors to form a layered look.
Then, outline the stripes with painters tape and paint horizontal lines in your lightest color.
Once its completely dry, use painters tape to create a crisscrossing pattern to form boxes of equal size.
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Use the darker paint color in every other box to create theclassic checkerboard pattern.
Here an a-frame ceiling is doused in a rich navy hue that pairs wonderfully with white paneled walls.
Tie the look together by reinforcing theceiling colorwith matching decor elements throughout the space as the bedding does here.
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Whether you opt for blues, greens, or neutrals, the possibilities are endless.
Play with different tones and colors, before committing.
Use the lighter shade on the walls and ceilings and opt for the darker color for the detailed work.
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Abstract Masterpiece
Geometry lessons never looked so good.
Pick a handful of colors and painters tape to get this look.
Paint each section a different color then remove the tape once dry to reveal your masterpiece.
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Easy Patterned Wall
This freehand wall painting idea is easier than it looks.
A slightly imperfect pattern is the goal, so don’t worry about uneven spacing or varying brushstrokes.
If not, it might be better to either hire a professional or go the wallpaper route.
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Contrasting Walls and Trim
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White is the ideal canvas for a color pop.
There are countless shades of white to choose from, each one providing a different look entirely.
Pay attention to undertones when selecting your color pop to ensure a cohesive look.
Paint a Chalkboard Wall
Nothing can beat achalkboard wallfor inspiring all kinds of creativity.
Thick Striped Wall
Dane Tashima
Painters tapewill be your best friend in creating line-play designs.
Create thin lines with the tape, leaving the portion you want to paint wide open.
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Once youve painted and the wall is completely dry, gently remove the tape to reveal your design.
Painted Wall Stripes
This wall painting idea works well inkids' bedroomsor playrooms.
Paint inside the taped sections and remove the tape when dry.
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If necessary, touch up any uneven spots with a small paintbrush.
DIY Ombre Wall
Paint your walls with a gorgeous gradient technique in just a few steps.
Start with paint in dark, medium, and light colors.
Paint your darkest color at the bottom and the medium shade above, leaving a gap in between.
Moving up the wall, repeat this with your lighter colors to achieve anombre effect.
Form mountain-like triangles bymarking off lines with painters tapeand filling in with color.
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