How do I successfully execute a subtle and classy tone on tone wall?
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Lori Ann
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I am still rocking white walls in my new house 😁, which I’d LOVE to change soon! I really want to do something that is both “new” and modern, yet timeless and classy. I would ideally use shades of teal, but I’m not sure if I should do tone on tone and just changing the finish? Or, should I use two tones? Also, which shade of teal would be classy but not dark?
p.s...on a teachers budget, so money saving tips are totally appreciated! ❤️
thank you all!
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My vote is to use a stencil technique.
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/paint/painted-in-similar-tones-and-finishes-stencils-make-for-elegant-decor-2448483
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/paint/how-to-stamp-a-painted-stencil-pattern-1646573
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/paint/walls/how-to-stencil-tutorial-bombay-pink-paisley-wall-10752588
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/decorate/walls/5-drool-worthy-stenciled-dining-rooms-13414188
To make it interesting, use a very pale shade as the background in an eggshell or suede finish. Then stencil on top with the design of your choice, at least 2 or 3 shades darker, in a semi gloss.
I have never done it myself, but a neighbor has and it turned out beautifully. She use a cream color and it is very very pretty.
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Go to Sherwin Williams site and look as color choices. You can click on them to see on walls.
Ombré is a very cool idea! Shades of teal...
You could do three walks a lighter tone of teal, and one wall a darker teal tone, an accent wall. My daughter did this with grey in her room. Three walls were light grey and one almost a charcoal grey....looked really nice.