Bring the outdoors in with this gorgeous (and easy!)
Choose five paint colors that are similar enough to blend together, yet have enough definition to be distinguishable.
If you like, add a sixth color for a pop.
Jason Donnelly.Credit: Jason Donnelly
Our color pop is the blue that represents the sky above the sunset in our inspiration photo.
Plan the Bands
Divide the wall into five or six horizontal bands.
The lowest band should cover about 1/4 to 1/3 of the wall.
Subsequent bands above that should be about 12 inches tall.
Modify the height of the bands as desired.
You may choose to use a pencil to lightly mark where the transitions will be.
Our wall was about 6 feet wide.
Prepare Room for Painting
We used an oval-shaped brush (Pure Bristle Brush fromAnnie Sloan).
It holds a large amount of paint, which makes the blending easier.
However, any brush designed for latex paint will work.
it’s possible for you to use a roller for the bottom band.
Remove furniture from the area you’ll be painting.
Tape off the baseboards or window trim with painter’s tape.
Remove the covers from the electric outlets.
Lay a drop cloth, and set up a ladder for the higher areas.
Have a rag available to wipe paint from the brush.
Note on a piece of paper the color you want for each band.
If you like, pour the paints into disposable bowls.
Start at the Bottom
Paint the lower 1/4 to 1/3 of the wall with the darkest color.
If desired, use a roller.
Don’t worry about removing all of the previous color from the brush.
Work quickly, and don’t overthink it.
Incorporate the treatment in an office or hobby room that inspires creativity.
Discover More DIY Accent Wall Ideas
