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Painting can be one of the most effective and least costly things you can do in order to give it a face lift. Though you may be thinking of white or cream colored walls, they can be a bit boring. You need this little refresher course if the things that are possible with paint escape you. The look of your home can literally be transformed, and it’s quite easy.

Wall stenciling, faux painting and rubber stamping are three perfect examples as to what can be done with paint. This article will explain a bit about each one of those methods and how they work to freshen up your home’s atmosphere.

Wall stenciling

Not only is wall stenciling really easy, but it also adds great texture to the room. To being in wall stenciling, you need to paint the entire wall a single solid color that will blend with the décor in the room. The stencil that is chosen should compliment the room’s style, and then you simply need to paint through the cut out areas. When it’s removed, a sharp, crisp pattern will remain on the wall. If you want to create a wall full of animals or Disney characters, a border along the top of a wall, or place a pattern around a door or fireplace, this will certainly get the job done.

Faux painting

The faux painting option is favored by many people. Faux painting can help you create walls that give the appearance of granite, marble, wood and other surfaces if you want to create them. The number of techniques that you can implement in faux painting are numerous, and they can be super complex or very easy.

Three easy ways to give your walls incredible texture are sponging, ragging and rag rolling. With clear instruction you can even implement some of the harder techniques like dragging, combing, marbleizing and stippling.

Rubber stamping

Rubber stamping is a great technique to use if you want to make your walls look unique and it’s also quite easy. Rubber stamping gives dramatic results quicker than any other technique, and it’s the easiest. Both your family and friends will be impressed by the walls you create with your creative talents.

If you want to use the stenciling and rubber stamping techniques on furniture as well, you can. Using these techniques can help you add color and interest to any white or pastel accent tables, trunks or other accessories you may have. This is perfect for people who love a country or cottage chic look.

There are various techniques that you can use to give your walls life without worrying about wallpapering or paying someone to paint for you. Depending on your color and style preferences, you can literally go ahead and do anything you want to.

If you are into calm neutrals, then a great idea for your walls would be taupe, cream or slate blue. If the warmer scale of colors calls to you, golden yellow, rust and orange are great for creating striking walls. Consider soft shades of blue and green if relaxing colors are your style.

Allow your creativity to flow in order to create walls in your home that simply look beautiful and are full of texture. You may never have realized how versatile paint actually is, but now you have a better idea. Have fun personalizing you home and making it original.

About the Writer..

Leon Tuberman has been part of the furniture and interior decorating business for four decades. He owns and operates a popular furniture store in California. They have a large inventory of handcrafted American built solid wood furniture for your bedroom, home office and living room. Whether you’re looking for bookcases for your home office or a dining table for your dining room then they have everything you need.