Painted Perfection- How to bring color into your home now!

Easy to find, affordable, and fun, paint is a far underutilized opportunity to bring personality and depth to your space. When it comes to choosing paint colors, most people shy away from bold colors and select neutrals out of fear. I say that it is time to move past boring beige walls! The wonderful thing about paint is that you can change it with minimal effort and little cost. On another note,wallpaper has made a comeback in a huge way and it has homeowners craving that delicious pop of color and pattern. Although I would love to wallpaper anything that stands still long enough, it is a serious investment as it is expensive to purchase, install, and remove. Therefore, if you are ready to bring some dazzle into your home but aren't sure where to start then check out the following ideas that can all be implemented with paint! 

Walls painted in different colors give interest and diversity to a room where the furnishings are neutral. For example, this space with mid century modern pieces is balanced by the black statement wall and the complimentary white and pink wall with yellow detail. 

Paint the wall 3/4 of the way up in a bold color and then paint the ceiling and top 1/4 of the wall white to add an illusion of higher ceilings. 

Chalkboard accent wall for your kitchen! Easy to do and practical! 

Chalkboard paint used for a kitchen back splash. I love this with the open shelving. 

Painting a half wall gives the appearance of a wainscoting without the cost of materials and installation. You can keep the colors simple as in the photo above or go for a graphic contrast as shown below. 

Love this black painted wainscot! Contemporary, clean, and masculine! 

Super chic chocolate brown and white painted stripes add depth and interest to this room without overwhelming the color scheme. 

Dividing the wall into three stripes of different colors is a great option for an accent wall or even an entire room. This pairs well with contemporary furnishings as seen above. If you are going to make this bold of a statement then it is important to balance it with simple lighting and accessories as well. 

Graphic and cool, this is a dream painting solution for the beginner DIYer. Freehand painted stripes are fun and interesting when done in neutral colors. Perfect for an office or a child's bedroom! This look can range from contemporary to coastal! 

A seriously ambitious project but well worth the effort, this plaid painted effect is soothing, neutral, yet adds instantaneous interest and dimension to the room. Fabulous for your classic colonial or Cape Cod style bungalow. 

All the rage right now in design, a chevron painted wall will give you a seriously bold statement. Black and white is always a classic way to go but this pattern can be done in virtually any color combination. 

Nothing says fun like a honeycomb wall treatment with ombre paint effect. The boldest colors start on one side of the wall and then they get lighter and lighter as you move from right to left.