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Painting Techniques of a Different Stripe

You have probably seen, or maybe even tried, the painting technique of marking off equal width stripes and painting them different colors. Another great look is using the same or a very similar color in different paint finishes to achieve a subtle, striped effect. While these are great ideas, why not bump it up a notch? Instead of just evenly sized, wide stripes, why not mix it up with some narrow stripes or create your own striped pattern? Start by measuring so you know you’ll be able to fit the number of stripes you want on each wall. Mark off … Continue reading →

Projects from Leftover Fabric

Whether you are looking for some additional artwork or you just need a way to tie in other items in a particular space, you can make great pieces from leftover fabrics. Wall Art Start by sketching a design onto paper. Cut each section out and use the paper pieces as patterns. Trace each shape onto the fabric and cut them out. You can use one or many different fabrics. When cutting out the fabric pieces, stay outside of the lines, leaving about ¼” of extra fabric around the edges to make attaching the pieces easier. Stitch the pieces together or … Continue reading →

Can I Paint Wallpaper?

Yes, you can paint wallpaper. It depends on the type of wallpaper and it depends on how well it is affixed to the wall. If your wallpaper is already peeling away from the wall in some areas, it is not a good idea to attempt painting it. Even if the wallpaper seems to be well in place, it may begin to peel once you begin to apply paint. If this occurs, you will need to remove the wallpaper and the glue behind it before painting. Some types of wallpaper are made to be painted. In this case, you can usually … Continue reading →

Dress Up Your Dressers, Part II

There are plenty of other great ways to dress up your dressers besides those that were mentioned previously. While some involve paint or painting techniques, others require very little effort. One example is replacing the drawer pulls to freshen up the look. Adding updated hardware can change the look and feel of the piece more than you might think. There are also other painting techniques you can use, and paint is of course one of the simplest, least expensive ways to dress up any space or furnishing. We already talked about contrasting paint jobs, but painting the entire dresser all … Continue reading →