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Creative paint ideas can bring unique beauty to a home – and the more inventive they are, the better. 

As Marianne Shillingford, creative Director at dulux says:  'The right paint colors can even make small spaces appear larger and reconnect us with nature. It has always had the power to transform on more levels than the way things look and we are only just beginning to realise its potential in our homes.'

We've curated our favorite paint ideas, showing how to introduce color in a variety of interior design settings to help you create a completely new scheme in your home. 

Paint ideas – 24 looks for every room and surface

These paint tricks will inspire a whole new look for your home, perhaps just a room or even only a piece of furniture. Whatever, they have the power to create a dramatic transformation in hours.

1. Paint the floor for instant appeal underfoot

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Isabelle Lomas’ client wanted a fun, inviting space for her kids' room paint ideas that would still allow for older guests to use the room, as it was also to be rented out. ‘We kept the walls plain,’ says Isabelle, who used Willow V from Paint & Paper Library. ‘This allowed us to incorporate a chequerboard pattern on the floor – a fun element that is also hardwearing. Isabelle thought this was a fun and playful idea that would translate well no matter the furnishings. 

2. Use paint to update old furniture 

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Painting vintage furniture is a beautiful way to introduce new life and virality into a once-loved antique. Using colored furniture makes it easier to change up an otherwise neutral space. This works particularly well for bedrooms where children may grow out of, or get tired of, particular colors and pieces.  

Sydney-based interior designer Tamsin Johnson developed this consciously sophisticated scheme with a rich green bookcase taking center stage. ‘The green antique French carved oak bookcase with soft yellow highlights anchors the room while the soft mauve linen bedding provides a tranquil element.’

3. Make your space pop

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Chinoiserie is re-emerging as an influence in fashion and interiors but it has long been a key aesthetic for de Gournay, eminent specialist in hand-painted wallcoverings. 

This bold interpretation is courtesy of French designer Vincent Darré, who created this stunning dining room color scheme for the private apartment of de Gournay’s Paris showroom. The primary colors of the scene dazzle against a black background and Vincent has emphasized this contrast by painting the window surround in a bold yellow and the skirting in a fresh green. The ceiling was painted black, which will give evening events an extra intensity, a stand-out look for ceiling paint ideas.

4. Paint stripes

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Never really out of fashion, the classic stripe is having a particular moment right now and it's less about the country ticking look and more about adding personality through playful paint ideas.

We adore the formal yet bold style of this scene, like something out of the Mad hatter’s tea party. The stripe upon stripe lends the room a real sense of fun – and from who else but the oh-so talented table setting creators at Summerill & Bishop .

5. Include details through paint

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If your space is lacking in architectural interest, you'll be amazed at what paint tricks you can incorporate to add intrigue to an otherwise simple scheme. 

Using bathroom paint ideas in a room doesn’t have to mean optical overload. ‘This stripe detail adds interest to a room that has few architectural features,’ says interior designer Guinness, who painted neat parallel stripes along this bathroom’s ceiling, a great look for a modern, ceiling trim idea.

6. Use paint to create 'zones'

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Gloss paint is back after years in the wilderness. In the main bedroom of this home in Notting Hill, designers Barlow & Barlow created a soothing scheme to turn their clients’ corridor into a dressing room. The paint color is Dulux green, 10GG 15/346.

As well as being light-reflective and available in a wide choice of colors, gloss is also one of the best paint finishes for high-traffic areas such as dressing rooms, hallways and landings, as it’s hardwearing and scuff-resistant.

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Colorful homes are an immersive experience that leads from room to room. A carefully considered palette will feature shades that work with the objects in the room – such as these orange walls and the red kimono – and that also flow from one space into another.

8. Paint with a variety of colors from the same palette

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When planning multiple colors, test various permutations. Stronger shades are used on the lower walls, inside and outside the room. The pink inside is used to frame the windows and complement the red-brown lower wall, softened by the creamy white above.

9. Paint paneling a warm color for an inviting, warm entryway

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A hardworking and always on-the-go home space, entryway surfaces demand the toughest of finishes and savvy shade choices to keep them looking great for longer. When searching for hallway paint ideas, choose washable or even scrubbable quality paint, using a satin finish for woodwork. If gloominess is an issue, go for a silk finish to reflect any light for your paneling paint ideas is a good trick. 

Colorwise, a neutral to mid shade will make the space feel larger. Using the same paint on walls and on doors brings a unified feel which is easy on the eye and counters hectic and heavy use. 

‘For the narrow corridor of this Welsh farmhouse, we kept the color palette neutral and light to create an inviting entrance with a feeling of a calm,’ says Meaghan Hunter, stylist at Neptune . For a similar color, try Honed Slate matt emulsion from Neptune.

It's also worth noting that the right first impression begins even before your entryway. When thinking about the first room of your home, it is similarly important to assess the best hues for your exterior and, perhaps most significantly, the front door colors to avoid.

10. Experiment with color on woodwork

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It's a classic choice and perfectly natural to reach for a white or off-white color when painting woodwork, especially in hallways, but by choosing a less obvious shade, you can create a far more sophisticated effect – plus you can use this color to connect to adjoining rooms that might use that shade as an accent shade. 

Just as you would opt for a contrasting, harmonious or tonal shade when painting a separate panel on a wall, look to using that color on the woodwork instead. 

If painting woodwork on a wallpapered wall, color match your paint to a shade from within the pattern, using that instead for maximum effect.

11. Build up ombre shades on your stairwell

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If you are looking for paint ideas that create a visual trick, particularly around making a space look larger, an ombre paint effect – with darker shades lower down and lighter shades above – is a good solution. 

And, if you are looking for eye-catching and space-stretching stair paint ideas, use it on stair risers in a graduated to make your staircase feel taller and grander. Tester pots of tonal color will work a treat as you won't need much to cover each panel, either.

The beauty of this look lies in its simplicity so decorate the steps and the hallway in a pale, neutral shade to avoid the remaining decor fighting against the soft, staggered colors.

12. Add layers of tonal color to make a space appear larger

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Wrapping a space in warming layers of color not only creates a smart, cohesive feel, it can make a room feel bigger than it actually is. Patrick O’ Donnell, brand ambassador at Farrow & Ball agrees: 'Carrying the wall color onto all of your woodwork creates the illusion of more space.'

Choose a relatively pale hue for the wall and pair it with a darker shade (of the same color) on adjacent woodwork. 

You can either continue the look though to the rest of the space with similarly tonal shades on furniture and accessories. Alternatively, keep the rest of the furnishings in neutral tones for a more subtle effect.

13. Try a stylish paint effect that's contemporary, too

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New directions with formulations and decorating techniques means dated paint effects have been replaced with sophisticated washes, textures and brushwork – perfect for living room paint ideas that add a touch of depth to a wall, a must-have in contemporary homes, which can lack architectural detailing. 

Paints premixed with sand and chalk offer plaster, suede or concrete effect finishes. At the other end of the scale, you can introduce acrylic varnishes and even glitter to give a glossy glaze. 

This look taps into the soulful decorating mood of the moment, picking up on Scandi hygge vibes and the artisan global influences.  

‘This deep color has been used to bring interest and mood to the simple interior,' explains Bronwyn Riedel, co-founder and color creator, Bauwerk Colour . 'Painted over lime render, the soft, tonal finish is a counterpoint to the use of natural materials such as ply and the natural limestone floor.’

This is ‘Mountain’ from the Raw Refined range, limewash natural paint suitable for interior and exterior walls, Bauwerk.

14. Paint a ceiling in a bold shade 

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While most people tend to paint walls in a feature color, consider flipping the look by choosing a bold color for your ceiling instead. Compared to an all-white ceiling, a colorful one will add drama and personality to a room, while making it feel cozier, too.

Keep walls predominantly white – if you prefer, you can choose a subtle, coordinating shade below the dado rail - and pick a strong shade for your ceiling. 

This look is especially effective when the same color is echoed on the walls in an adjacent room.

15. Paint a contrasting panel to draw focus

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Just as you would add a rug to create a separate zone in a large room, a painted wall panel can do the job just as effectively. This can particularly work for dining room color schemes, drawing attention to the table, and creating an intimate atmosphere. 

Here, a small dining area in an open plan room is pulled into sharp focus by the clever painted panel on the wall behind the table and chairs. Stretched up onto the ceiling, it creates a wrap around effect on the space, giving an overall cocooning effect to a spacious room with lofty ceilings.

16. Zone a room with color blocking

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Color blocking is a clever way to divide a space, distinguish an activity, or change the pace in a portion of a room. Paint can be applied to create a backdrop to a desk space, define a reading area, or a creative corner. It's also one of those useful kitchen color ideas if you want to achieve a new look quickly – but ensure you use a wipeable paint.

Here, a faux backsplash feature introduces countertop activities in a tall kitchen and adds a splash of cheerful color. Adding bands of bolder hues adds a designer look to large and plain surfaces. 

‘Dark units really ground the space and the horizontal block of green connects the kitchen with the garden beyond,' says Anna Hill, Brand Director, Fenwick & Tilbrook . 'Being a fairly small space, we kept the rest of the walls an off-white to keep it fresh and bright.' This type of paint idea is a good match for painted kitchen cabinet ideas, too.

17. Go for wraparound color

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Looking for bedroom color ideas that are inviting? Warming paint ideas are always welcome in a bedroom. By taking the same shade across all surfaces, including paneling, skirtings, and even doors and window frames, you can make a space look bigger in just a few brush strokes.  

It’s also a great technique for bringing together fragmented rooms, and can be used as an entire color scheme for a whole floor or house. Any shade can be used, but this cozy nutty color brings a snug element that suits a bedroom or cosy snug.

18. Get creative with painted furniture

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Using painted furniture ideas is an easy way to create a unique look that's easy to achieve. Pretty-up a cabinet and coat a wall in candy stripes – paint is a chance to add a touch of whimsy to your decor scheme. What keeps the look sophisticated, not saccharine, is the edited color palette, grounded with a deep forest green.

Wall painted in Piranesi Pink and Pointe Silk. Floor, headboard, chest of drawers and lamp painted in a selection of Chalk Paint: all Annie Sloan .

19. Use paint to give children's rooms a smart finish

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Strong kids' paint room ideas are a must since these spaces tend to be over-stuffed with toys, gadgets, books and. .. more toys. So, majoring on one main color, with a neutral accent shade can help it feel less chaotic and much smarter. As in other rooms, putting the same color – in different tones – across walls, woodwork and even furniture can create a sleek finish.

20. Paint a floor for an instant new look

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It's likely that you will be using bathroom paint ideas to add character to a washroom, but you can create an all-over cohesive look with a painted floor, picking out a color that complements that of the walls, accessories – and even the bath tub.

'Painting wooden floorboards is an option in a bathroom,' says Lucy Searle, Homes & Gardens' Editor in Chief. 'After all, this is a room that's unlikely to see heavy footfall. Your main worry needs to be ensuring good preparation of the surface, choosing the right paint – ideally one that's suitable for bathrooms – and making sure too that there is a protective layer of varnish so that the wood doesn't warp. '

21. Add bold color to unexpected places

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Color can be used to emphasize and highlight architectural features, from painting cornicing, pillars or arches in contrasting shades. 

It's the unusual that makes this particularly effective so so don't shy away from using bolder hues, provided you keep a neutral background to provide the colors with a simple backdrop from which to shine.

22. Use paint ideas to highlight architectural details

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Paint is the perfect medium to bring personality, add a unique appeal and even introduce an element of humor to a home. It can be a simple idea such as color change on panelling, adding pattern, or murals for an exclusive décor element. For ease, use decorating tape to keep paint smart with clean edges.

23. Use paint ideas to create faux effects

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When you're short on space, or just want to add a touch of quirky charm to a bedroom, why not paint a headboard on the wall?

Use masking tape to create the shape and ensure sharp, straight lines, then simply use a medium-sized brush to paint your design.

This example is from Farrow & Ball , painted in Incarnadine No.248, School House White No.291 and Breakfast Room Green Modern Emulsion.

24. Paint woodwork to match walls

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When painting a small room, think about using color all-over for instant appeal. Snug room ideas are all about curating a warm, cozy space to indulge in at home, and what better way that through bold paint ideas?

‘I like painting small rooms in a dark color to make them feel cozy,’ says interior designer Amelia McNeil, who designed this scheme. ‘I even painted the window and architrave in the same blue so that the Phillip Jeffries wallpaper could be the main focus.

How do I choose the right paint color ideas?

It is best to go for paint colors that make you happy and have longevity. If in doubt, it is often advised that you consult the color wheel.

The Color Wheel is an essential aid when choosing color schemes. Created by mathematician Sir Isaac Newton in 1666 to explain the relationships between colors, it gives you an instant visual for exactly which colors coordinate and contrast to create muted, tonal or dramatic combinations.

In her book, Recipes for Decorating , Farrow & Ball’s color consultant Joa Studholme notes that we are embracing stronger shades when decorating our homes. These include a range of hues found on the warm half of the color wheel, such as reds and pinks to oranges and yellows. Much research has been done into how colours affect our mood.

‘Current trends show a real shift towards brighter colors with a clean-cut finish,’ says Sue Kim, senior color designer at Valspar. ‘When choosing a paint color, don’t forget to look beyond the walls – consider the ceiling, skirting, window frames and mouldings and how they can be brought into the scheme.’

Can I paint every room the same color?

There is no reason why you can't paint every room the same color. In fact, doing so can create a cohesive look for your whole house. There is an understated beauty in minimalism, something that we are seeing more and more of in the world of design. That said, you may want to add in accent color ideas through furniture and artwork.

Andrea has been immersed in the world of homes, interiors and lifestyle since her first job in journalism, on Ideal Home. She went from women's magazine Options to Frank. From there it was on to the launch of Red magazine, where she stayed for 10 years and became Assistant Editor. She then shifted into freelancing, and spent 14 years writing for everyone from The Telegraph to The Sunday Times, Livingetc, Stylist and Woman & Home. She was then offered the job as Editor on Country Homes & Interiors, and now combines that role with writing for sister title homesandgardens.com. 

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Modern interior painting does not imply the use of classical canvases, we are talking about the original design, artistic painting of walls or ceilings. The function of this direction of art is to introduce bright accents, to combine individual elements of the interior. A feature of interior painting is the large size of the paintings.

Interior painting, types and styles

Interior painting means the widest range of images that attract attention with an interesting design, combination of shades, unusual texture. A canvas created by a famous master is a work of art, not everyone is able to decorate their home with it. The main purpose of interior paintings is to decorate the room.

Reproductions of popular paintings.

Unlike the reproductions made on thin paper that were common several decades ago, modern versions do not differ in quality from genuine works. Pictures are made on natural canvas or quality paper. Works can be made by a professional artist or printed on modern equipment that accurately reproduces colors and shades. When finishing, a textured gel is used, which gives the impression of brush strokes, the image is difficult to distinguish from a genuine painting.

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Posters

An interior poster is a printed art poster. Anything can be depicted on it: landscapes, abstractions, reproductions, movie posters, stills from films, or just a phrase on a plain background.

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Modular painting

Modular painting is a poster option that you can purchase or create your own painting in any style or genre. Pictures can be on stretchers or frames, any number of them. The symmetrical or chaotic arrangement of individual modules depends on the preferences of the owner.

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Self-made paintings.

There are many techniques for creating an interior painting with your own hands, this can be done with oil, acrylic, watercolors, alcohol inks.

The multi-layer imaging technique produces three-dimensional images that amaze with a sense of realism. Such canvases are preferred by fans of modern interiors, they do not go well with classic furniture

Airbrushing is a fairly new direction, everyone can change the look of a space with a can of paint.

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Paintings created by one's own hands create a unique image of a home. On the Internet, you can endlessly draw inspiration for creativity, as well as gain knowledge about the basic drawing techniques and the necessary materials. After watching non-rock learning videos, you can start creating your own masterpiece.

Newbie interior painting options

Modern materials will make it possible to do without art education. Here is a list of techniques and styles that allow you to create an original picture for the interior.

You can try to create all this beauty on your own, but it is better to attend a drawing master class once in order to do high-quality work under the supervision of a master.

Tips for painting

Knowing how to correctly combine shades, you can try to create an author's work on your own. When decorating modern interiors, unusual paintings are used to emphasize the creativity of the owners of the house. You will need available materials, diligence, a small budget.

Where to start:

  1. choose a place to work, it can be a wall in any room, in the corridor, near the stairs;
  2. in a small room, do not try to place a large picture, it will cause discomfort;
  3. consider whether it would be appropriate to create one large-scale canvas or several small works;
  4. if you decide to create a composition, individual modules must be combined, they can be united by a color palette, theme, shape, frame;
  5. if the interior is designed in bright colors, create a picture in soothing shades and vice versa.

Where to learn interior painting for beginners

School of drawing "Art-Kvartira" offers an interesting and useful way to spend time - attend a master class or drawing courses for beginner adults, get acquainted with modern techniques, become the author of an interior painting. Classes are taught by professional artists.

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  1. Epoxy painting. Learn about materials, equipment, handling rules. The teacher will show the basic technique of applying resin to the base, teach how to create patterns with a hair dryer, and level the surface.
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Handmade paintings will perfectly complement any design of living space. Still, because who can feel and emphasize the mood of the house better than its owners? Executed in a variety of techniques, such details will make even a standard design special, transform an uncomplicated kitchen or hall, inspire bright emotions and bring comfort.

Abstraction

Do you have a lone chair in a rich lemon color in your room? Support the accent with a concise picture painted by yourself!

We are witnessing the triumph of abstractionism, and in most galleries we meet canvases that seem to have come out from under the brush of either a child or a dolphin. So if the difference is insignificant, why not try to write your own creation? Drawing classes bring incredible pleasure, and the result simply cannot be bad or wrong!

A simple and elegant option - a gradient image. You don't need instructions to play it. Allocate a few minutes of your time, stock up on a roller or brush, two paints (main and white) - a few movements, and a bright accessory is ready.

Draw broken horizontal stripes, they will resemble visualized sound waves or complex graphics, and therefore it will always be interesting to look at them. Golden foil or paint will help dilute the severity of the lines. You can leave empty spaces, and strokes should be done in one motion. It is best to combine gold with a white background, as well as contrasting rough materials - concrete or brick.

In general, images can be anything. It is not necessary to draw something intricate - even children's blots, circles and triangles, diamonds and waves, when choosing the right colors, will become real poetry.

Wood pictures

Natural materials are at the peak of popularity. Small wood pictures or huge panels will complete the actual modern interiors in loft, modern, eco, country, rustic styles.

Use thin dried natural wood planks or lightweight boards such as plywood as a base. Decorate the bars with stencils, garlands, crystals, paint or give them a fancy configuration.

Panels made of saw cut wood will help bring the atmosphere of a fresh forest into the house. Draw a sketch and get to work. It is best to select elements of different textures and sizes - this will add naturalness to the composition. Sand the sides that will adhere to the base and fix the bars, and leave the front parts embossed. Fix the finished result with glue and varnish for brightness and better preservation.

String art

Carnations and threads - at first glance, not the most romantic and cute items, but they can be used to make very cute crafts. The composition of this non-standard tandem will become the original decor of the room. You are unlikely to find such a picture from someone else - after all, you made it yourself.

Let's consider the creation of a product with the inscription "OK". Of the basic materials for its manufacture, you will need: a light wooden board or plywood 50x50 cm; White paint; roller or brush; sketch; small cloves; threads for knitting or embroidery of different shades, close to each other; duct tape; pencil.

If the wood background is uneven, sand it with sandpaper. Apply paint in long strokes twice. You can vary the sketch yourself or find it on the Internet and print it, group the sheets with a ribbon. Cut off the edges with scissors. Place the stencil on a dry board and secure with adhesive tape. Drive carnations into places with dot marks, starting from the top edge. The important point is that they should be approximately at the same height level and create parallel straight lines. Carefully remove the template and remaining pieces of paper.

It's time to start weaving. To understand where to start and where to lead the thread, refer to the sketch. Tie the silhouette of the letters with black thread. Wrap the first carnation twice and make a knot, and cut off its tip. Each thread will be located in the middle of the nails. Pull the thread and continue to outline the image, making one turn around each nail.

When you have finished with the letters, take the thread away from the last stud and wrap the other nails around with it. The point is that there is no clear order of the nails here, choose the path of the thread randomly. When one color ends, take another, but close in tone shade. Finally, fill in the void inside the letter "O" and fix the finished composition on the wall.

Paintings from wallpaper

Many beautiful, intricately patterned wallpapers are so expensive that it's easier to glue banknotes instead. We won’t go that far, but using wallpaper as a spot decor is a completely rational compromise. Moreover, beautiful patterns in large numbers can ripple, but we will carefully bypass these potential troubles.

So, patterned wallpaper is a finished canvas in itself, so it is enough to place them inside spectacular frames. It is good if the pattern and individual colors overlap with other interior details. Hunt for sales of leftover wallpaper, anyway, one roll will be enough. Moreover, several types of this material can be purchased to create modular compositions.

Button patterns

Ordinary buttons are a very convenient material for creativity. With their help, original crafts are created by sewing or attaching with glue. This technology is universal and suitable for creating unusual paintings.

Fittings can be used to "outline" the silhouette of a letter, tree, butterfly, elephant, owl or any other object that you think of. In a sewing paraphernalia store, pick up buttons in different configurations and colors, and at home lay them out on a template and fix them on a prepared basis. Cheerful works will be a wonderful and somewhat ironic addition to the design of the kitchen, living room or nursery.

Textile

Another extremely easy idea for an express painting is to take an interesting scarf or piece of fabric with a suitable pattern and wrap it around a wood board. Textiles are fastened with flat buttons or small studs.

Thicker fabrics such as flannel or felt can be cut into intricate pieces. Combine different textures, use thematic details - lace and braid, buttons.

Handicraft will look best in the kitchen or nursery, as well as country-style rooms, which are characterized by cozy simplicity. Calm motifs are suitable for the bedroom.

Stencils

Using stencils, you can easily apply images to any surface. Thick cardboard or plywood is best suited as a base. To make the background look harmonious, to fill it, you need to use a shade that contrasts with the color of the picture. Clear gold or silver patterns on a white background look very original.

Paintable compositions may be plain or multi-coloured. As a stencil, you can take flowers and leaves, a lace napkin. Also use sticky stencils, they will add volume to your picture.

Prepare the base and paint the background if desired. After that, holding the stencil, carefully paint over the empty areas.

When the paint is dry, remove the pattern or move it and apply the next pattern using this or another pattern.

Photo printing, framed quotes

The most realistic picture is, of course, a photograph. To make the photos look intricate, arrange them in a spacious passe-partout and hang them in the manner of an exhibition in a fashion gallery. Such an installation will be a great addition to a long hallway.

Another way to hang your pictures is to create a structure with ties and cords. Instead of frames, use stationery clips.

You probably know that photographs can be huge. Contact the nearest printing house or photo studio and print out photos of your child, the sea coast, rare black and white photographs or a photo of an ordinary light bulb, in grayscale it will look very stylish.

Ironic and motivating quotes are at the peak of popularity. Print several of your favorite sayings at once in an up-to-date elongated font and place them in laconic contrasting frames “for solidity”. Framing will give additional significance to each word.

Eco-pictures

In modern design, eco-style occupies one of the first positions in demand. Naturel is made from both live and dried plants. Vertical gardening systems, panels of succulents and stabilized moss will help to revive the interior.

Use an iron, press or oven to dry leaves and flowers. In summer, you can even dry the parts in the open air. If you want to get a voluminous herbarium, apply express drying, so the vegetation will retain its natural forms. Place the most impressive exhibits one at a time. Iron the sheets between layers of interlining and clamp between two glasses. The decor will look like it is suspended in the air. The beauty of the herbarium is that it is easy to make yourself and update over time.

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