Color blocking is a phenomenon that has been going on for a while, from home decor to apparel and beauty. Then why don’t you add that to your walls?
Painting a colored wall is the perfect way to add a bit of visual intrigue to a room without putting too much decorative effort into it; it provides an interesting background to the rest of your furniture pieces without overpowering them. With a neutral that’s also a little loud, the hue of mustard yellow is an ideal option to brighten up the bedroom or the foyer. To bring the guesswork out of the entire thing, we’ve outlined every single move you need to take to make your color-blocking dreams a reality.
Have you got an item whose color is really talking to you? There might be items like vase, pillow, or any piece of art. Use it as an inspiration.
Assemble Your Tools
- 1 to 2 gallons Interior Paint
- Level
- Ruler
- Measuring tape
- Pencil
- Drop cloth
- Painter’s tape
- 1 paint roller and heads
- 1 paint trays
- 1 small paintbrush for edging
Prep the Wall
It’s crucial not to skimp on this aspect of the process — the last thing you want is to finish painting only to find that the entire thing is tilted!
Tap the bottom of the wall or baseboard with the painter’s tape and a slip of fabric. Move the drop cloth about an inch away from the wall so that the adhesive binds to both the surface and the drop cloth.
Measure how big you want the color block to be. We’re suggesting around 4 cm. Create a pencil tick per foot or so along the wall using a measuring tape placed at 4 feet from the concrete.
Use the ruler to draw a line in the pencil, adding each tick to the board.
Place the painter’s tape gently across the wall, use a level to make sure the wall is really straight.
Attach a second strip of tape approximately halfway up the first sheet of tape to make sure that only a messy brush of color doesn’t have color on the film.
If you don’t want the neighboring walls on each side to be finished, using the painter’s tape at the corners to shield the adjacent walls.
Get to Painting!
Now for the fun part of it! Start by using a paintbrush for the edges of the board, walls, and corners. Then use the roller to paint large portions of the board. Do the first coat, then let the wall dry for around an hour before applying the second coat. When the paint is already tacky from the second coat, gently take the painter’s tape out of the board. And that’s it!
Style Your Room
Let the second coat of paint dry at least two hours before you start putting the space back together. Let the color of the mustard be your guide when selecting the furniture of your room — choose complimentary neutrals such as dusty-pink flowers, off-whites, and natural fibers such as jute and rattan. Hold things nice and pleasant when in question! So lie back and smile while the compliments of the guests stream in.