Seasonal redecorating isn’t a
new concept by any means, so it is really no
surprise that many families choose to do things
like repaint and redecorate at the commencement
of a new season. Sometimes this is done out of
necessity like making the redecorating
transition from winter to spring since the
weather is significantly different and people
may want to soften up the warm cozy winter décor
to match the light airy feel of the new season
or to let some of the indoor warmth out and some
of the outdoor coolness in. Perhaps one of the
easiest ways to change the décor in your home is
with a fresh coat of paint and a few different
accessories and furnishings. So here are some
cool tips that you may find useful when
decorating and painting your home for the
transition to warmer seasons.
A great way to add a bit of spring and summer in
your home is with decorative painting.
Decorative painting is a technique used in
painting in which sponging, stenciling/stamping,
and ragging patterns are created on walls, under
your base coat. These different techniques
really allow you to brighten up a plain or dull
room, and the best part is that it is
extraordinarily cheap and easy to do.
Sponging works particularly well with a base
coat of paint since the distribution of paint on
your wall surface is very sporadic and a tad
rough looking which serves to give your walls
texture or the appearance of texture, and a base
coat between the sponge marks enhances the idea
of texture and depth to the surface. This is a
great idea if you have a dark base coat since
all you will need to do is dab a lighter shade
of your existing color on the walls, and of
course, you do it to your heart’s content and
until you are satisfied with the effect.
For a more patterned and creative design many
people opt for the stamping or stenciling
technique. Stenciling and stamping give a
regulated design that looks like wallpaper over
the base coat. The great thing about this
technique is that your pattern or design can
match the décor you are going for simply by
choosing a pattern that is along the lines of
your desired season. You don’t have to be
Picasso or some artistic genius since the stamps
and the stencils already carry the pattern, you
just have to apply them to your walls in a
manner that you like!
Whenever you think of making that painting and
redecorating seasonal transition, especially
when the transition is from winter to spring and
summer transition you automatically think about
bright, vivid, lively colors. So it really goes
without saying that when rerecording and
repainting, think bright and airy and choose
your colors as such. Colors like pastel blues,
greens and yellows are great summery colors and
they do wonders to brighten up your room and
invite that natural freshness into your home!
A Final Piece Of Advice: Do Get
as many ideas as you can before starting any
project so be sure to visit home improvement
ideas a site offering resources on issues like
home decorating tips, area carpets and even all
about quilting supplies.
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Painting Tips For Different Seasons
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