Painting A Feature Wall
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It’s a timeless staple of the home improvement community - nothing refreshes a home as effortlessly as a feature wall. But this injection of life isn’t without its pitfalls. Here are a few tips for ensuring your DIY job is everything you want it to be.
Must dos
1. Keeping it humble
One of the chief benefits of painting a feature wall is it gives you the fresh start of a new paint job without hassle and inconvenience on the entire household. So if you start getting carried away when it comes to surface space and choosing a huge wall or even multiple, you’ll pay with your time and your sanity.
2. Getting creative
When it comes to colour and style, there really is a myriad of design choices to be made. You might want to stick with a matte, classic hue or opt for something striking, like a pitch black or even blackboard paint. You might want to mess around with creating your own patterns, like using masking tape to produce horizontal stripes. Or you might simply want to go for some store-bought decal set.
3. Being aware of furniture
As a feature wall should catch the eye, it would be a wasted renovation on a surface which is already otherwise occupied. For instance, it is best to avoid walls with windows or doors because it breaks the line of sight. Often walls with one statement piece of furniture, a bed frame for example, will be most aesthetically pleasing.Faux pas
1. Repeating the job
One or two feature walls per home is more than enough. Unless you’re opting for the same colour across the board, having a statement surface in each room can look eccentric and jumbled, rather than stylish and sophisticated.
2. Limiting yourself to paint
Wallpaper and other materials can also make excellent feature walls. Wood is a popular choice at the moment and natural stone holds a certain timeless beauty. Of course, such construction begs the help of a professional contractor. In bedrooms, some other options include satin, velvet and suede.
3. Rushing it
Painting a feature wall can still be a tedious job depending on the dimensions of the surface. So remember to prepare materials carefully and seek advice on any unusual requirements. Further, spend an appropriate amount of time testing and selecting paint shades - if you go for something too distant from the room’s existing colour scheme, it won’t make the full impact you’re after.
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