DIY: Watercolor Walls + Desk
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I'm sure you have seen all of the images of the incredible watercolor wall coverings going around Pinterest lately. They are amazing. I love the fluidity and the sense of calm it can bring to a space.
I wanted to create this look in the studio but I wanted to DIY it, rather than order a wall mural.
I wanted to create this look in the studio but I wanted to DIY it, rather than order a wall mural.
I absolutely love the way it turned out!
For the watercolors, I used Velvet Finishes in:
I practiced a couple of different techniques before I found the one that gave me the watercolor look I was going for. I was thinking 'watered down paint' but what worked was actually 'water with a little paint in it'.
I alternated the colors as I went around the wall but did not do 1,2,3,4, 1,2,3,4.
The process was incredibly easy but I'm not gonna lie...
After the table was dry, I used the Frog Tape for Delicate Surfaces to create a border.
I taped in about two inches, making sure the edges were pressed down well. I usually just run my thumb over the edge to do this. Once all four sides were taped, I painted the outside border with
I did this to help anchor the table in the space, as without the darkness, the table
So what do you think?
I hope you guys are inspired to try this awesomely cool, yet easy treatment!
Enjoyed the project?
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Published November 2nd, 2015 5:42 PM
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Terre Tulsiak on Jan 30, 2022
I don't love the desk in the same treatment , honestly. It would look better in a bold contrasting color. In my opinion.
Walls look amazing.
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I’ve been trying to think of something different to do for an accent wall, this may be it! I’m concerned I might do it wrong though. Just curious if anyone has done this technique painted horizontally?
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