Paint Effects

I previously wrote a post about half-painted walls here but I've been loving how the trend has been modified by creating interesting edges. Most appealing to me is the idea of rough edges. Besides looking great, it takes far less time and effort because tape is no longer required to achieve perfect lines. Using two or three paint colors in a ragged ombre pattern could take the effect to the next level. I love a weekend project that doesn't monopolize the whole weekend. Scalloped and zigzag edges are other options. When a lease doesn't allow for painting walls, there's nothing to stop you from adopting the effect on art frames, furniture and other objects.

Images: 1) Decouvrir Design. 2) Brit + Co. 3) Homedit. 4) Apartment Therapy. 5) Netta // Natalias. 6) Not a Paper House. 7) At Home in Love. 8) Refinery 29.

Half-Painted Walls

Lately I've been drawn to the idea of half-painted walls, with the colorful half on the bottom. A block of color at the base of a wall brings coziness to a large space or a room with high ceilings by bringing the eye down. It's a way to incorporate rich color without making a massive commitment and when the top half is kept white, almost any color base can be successful. And when a change is wanted, it's a lot less work to repaint.    

 

Images: 1 & 2) Color Chats/Benjamin Moore. 3) Keltainen Talo Rannalla. 4) Mod Vintage Life. 5) Mommo Design. 6) Casa Greer. 7) Puro Deco. 8) Design Stiles. 9) Geninne's Art Blog. 10) Pinterest.