Friday, August 24, 2018

Decorative Painting Patterns Are Ideal For Old Furniture

By Douglas Fisher


When it comes to decorating a home, a person can either spend a nice amount of money or put on their creative hat. The latter certainly costs a lot less than hiring someone to come in and make assessments. Also, going at it alone allows a person to express themselves through decor. If a person is stumped for ideas, they may find that decorative painting patterns will give them inspiration for adding color to objects and spaces.

Themes should reflect a personality but it also helps to keep practicality in mind. A good example is a mostly white decor as a princess theme, which is a nice visual but not ideal for a home with small children or active pets. If the person in charge of decorating is also a home renter, then it may help to consult with the landlord before making obvious changes.

There are several great advantages to doing this at home. It is a nice way for families to bond and creative expression can be a nice mental outlet. Because all person needs to do is follow a template, there are few boundaries when it comes to painting. Anyone who likes the color blue may want this as a theme for the winter holidays and so on.

The type of paint used depends mostly on the project. Spray paint works mostly for objects but can be used on walls for borders or small areas. Watercolors on walls or light surfaces are great for blending effects.

Watercolors are good for blending things like floral designs but will not show up on most furnishings or dark backgrounds. For those who do not care to spend a lot of time using a brush, there are some alternatives. When it comes to small details, spray paints may be of use, or for added texture, the sponge paint methods may work.

Choosing the right paint can be tricky for those who do not paint regularly. Although watercolor paint kits do not take up a lot of space, these work best on paper surfaces. Some holiday decor kits may come with more than enough paint in seasonal colors that will only take up space once a project has been completed.

Home decor books, magazines, and websites can also provide a wealth of information. There are also some that specialize in repurposing older or used items using paint. Since most of these are geared toward the amateur decorator, the tutorials are fairly easy to follow and sometimes a cost estimate for each project is given.

While some people go for contrasts when decorating, uniformed themes can be just as exciting to work on. For those who like florals, a pattern or template may be used on table tops, picture frames, or as a border on a wall. The great thing about using a pattern is that no one restricted to using pastel colors.

Glitter or shimmer paints are another ideal, as well as trying a glow in the dark paint that the kids may like for their rooms. There all also fun neon colors that stand out and ideal for holiday parties. Whatever the choice, it should be an extension of personality.




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