Paint the entire wall white and let it dry completely. Use painters tape to measure rectangles that are 12" high x 18" wide. Leave a 2" white border between each block.

Choose five bright colors to use for the blocks. Paint blocks randomly, trying not to use the same color in two adjacent blocks. Remove tape when dry completely.

Block Technique:

Choose two colors, and six block colors. Divide the wall into two sections. Paint one main color on each side. There should be a distinct line between the colors.

Measure the height of the wall, and space the squares so that six colors will fit on the wall. Tape off the positioning of the squares.

Paint each square a different color, beginning with the lightest color at the top, and ending with the darkest, most intense color at the bottom. Remove tape when dry completely.

Thick Stripes:

Choose three different values of green color. Paint the entire wall in the lightest color. Let it dry completely

Measure the height of the wall to be painted. Take the total height and divide by 3.

For instance, if your wall is 9 high, you would paint the top of the stripe 3 from the ceiling and 3 from the wall. From the top point, measure 2" down and draw a line.

From the bottom point, measure 2" up and draw a line. This will make the 2" border around the large stripe. Paint the border in the darkest green. Then, paint the 32" stripe in the middle color you have.

Be sure to use painters tape and a level to insure straight lines.

Horizontal Stripes Effects:

Choose two colors of pink, one light and one dark. Paint the entire wall in the lighter color. Let it dry completely.

Measure the height of the wall. Decide how many stripes you would like to paint, and how wide they will be. Be sure you choose a number that divides evenly to your wall measurements.

For instance, if your wall is 8 (96") high, you can do 12 stripes that are 8" wide. Tape off the stripes in alternating pattern, let the wall color show through on every other stripe.

Paint the remaining stripes in your darker pink. Remove tape when it dry completely.

Vertical Stripes Effect:

Choose a wall color and get it in two contrasting shades. Flat and Semi-Shine will work, or if you want more shining , try Flat and Satin, then cover the Satin stripes with Decorative Effects Clear Protector (several coats).

First, paint the entire wall with the flat shining . Let it dry completely, then measure the wall horizontally. Measure stripe width, and number of stripes that will fit on the wall evenly.

Tape each alternating stripe, let the flat remain on every other one stripe . Paint the remaining stripes with the Semi-Gloss paint.

When dry remove the tape. The stripes will create a subtle, yet elegant effect.

Two-Tone:

Choose two colors of gold, one dark and one light. Measure the wall vertically, divide by three, and multiply by two.

For instance, for a 9 wall, 9\3 =3 x 2= 6. So, you would tape off 6" from the floor. Therefore, the color division will begin two-thirds of the way to the wall.

Paint the area above the tape with darker gold, and the bottom area with lighter gold. Let one color dry completely before taping and painting the second color.

Painted Stairs:

Choose one trim color and four colors for the risers.

Paint the trim and stairs first, let them dry.

Starting from the floor, paint two risers with the same color, until you have used all of the colors.

Zigzag Technique:

Paint the entire wall in light blue, let it dry completely.

Measure vertical center point of the wall and tape off a 6" zigzag pattern with center point of the wall.

Be sure to keep the width of the pattern consistent across the wall.

Paint the pattern green, let it dry and remove tape.

Splatter Technique on Floor:

Choose four or five neutral colors. Paint the entire floor with the lightest color you have, and let it dry completely. Line up the paint with the remaining colors, have a separate brush for each color.

Then, take each color and splatter it randomly across the floor. There should not be a pattern to only random, abstract splashes. Be careful to let the design dry completely before walking on it.

More Articles on GharExpert.com

Wall painting design	Checklist for Painting Work	Textured Paint

Latest Update on articles

8 February, 2012

The article, "Boys’ Room ", was viewed 73000th time by GharExpert users. at 9:03

Spice up the decor of the boy's room by applying adventurous themes like automobiles, favorite action figures and superheroes such as Spiderman.

Kitchen Backsplash
There is an amazing variety of kitchen backsplashes available in the market.. This article discuss the various variety..

Bathroom Design
Our bathroom designs article includes the remodeling tips, as well as includes the ultimate in bathroom lighting, bath..

Living Room Ceiling
Living room ceiling can change the interior of your room. Beautiful ceiling designs and colorful ceiling can be the fe..

Top 10 mistakes in stairs design
Most people do not realize the many choices they have for staircases. May be they do not know about the some mistake i..

How to Grow Bamboo Indoor
Growing eco friendly plant like bamboo helps in keeping environment clean. Bamboo is considered as sign of good health..

Roof Garden
A roof garden is a garden on the top of a building. Roof gardens are becoming popular in urban areas because of limite..

How to Design Stairs?
Going up and down the stairs needs much energy if the steps are not designed smoothly. For easy access to upper floors..