Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Painting Tips: Stripes - Before and After

Stripes are a great way to add interest to a wall. Here are the Before and After shots of the project I finished last week (see last week's video). It's hard to tell from the photos but the darker strips are semi-gloss and the lighter stripes are flat. It's a very cool effect and changes the whole look of the room.
Before

Think how creative you can be with colors and geometric shapes. How about diamonds? Or diagonal stripes? Squares? In this bedroom we went two shades lighter but if you wanted a more subtle effect you could go just one shade lighter. Use your imagination...the sky's the limit!










After

The hardest part of this project is the math! Make sure your stripes are even and straight. If you need help call me: 312.420.2367. We love transforming bland into beautiful.

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