7 striking paint ideas for the free-spirited home owner

Haven’t you heard? The zen look is so 2010. Sure, your home is supposed to be a sanctuary – but not to the point where you’re living in a cloud of mind-numbing white or beige. You want your home to be a space that expresses your personality, not a place that resembles a sterile impersonal environment! Homeowners are now embracing fun colours, textures, and techniques more than ever before when it comes to dressing their walls. Want to do the same? Check out our 7 striking paint ideas below! (Cover image credits)

#1: Abstract

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When it comes to abstract wall painting, the rules are that there are no rules. Feel free to go as simple or as bold as you’d like with these paint ideas. And the best part? Even if it doesn’t quite turn out the way that you were hoping it would, it doesn’t matter, because anything goes in abstract work.

#2: Corkboard & Paint

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We’re so in love with this, it’s crazy. Depending on the picture that you want to replicate, this might need quite a bit more finesse than some of the other options in the list. But hey, anything for an Instagrammable wall that will make all your fellow homeowner friends green with envy hey?

#3: Typography

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A for Alicia, A for Amazing, or A for “You Better Be Inspired To Get Straight A’s In Your Exams”? Regardless of the sentiment behind it, there’s no denying the fact that these paint ideas involving typography exudes a modern, contemporary vibe.

#4: Ombre

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We’ve said it, and we’ll say it again – ombre isn’t just a fad; it’s here to stay. Regardless of whether you want to achieve a more polished, seamless look with your ombre wall, or whether you prefer a raw, grungy look, you’ll find plenty of online tutorials and paint ideas that will teach you how to do just that.

#5: Spotlight

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What a fun and ingenious idea! We can already think of multiple applications for this – use it to showcase your vinyl collection, your bar cart filled with exotic liquors, or simply use it to draw attention to a mannequin or clothing stand, like how it’s done in the picture!

#6: Textured Walls

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Textured walls take more expertise to pull off, so you might have to talk to a contractor or a professional to get the job done. You have a wide array of options to pick from: patterned stucco, wood, sandstone, marble… the choice is yours!

#7: Patterns

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How festive and pretty is this polka dot patterned wall? Apart from deciding on what pattern you’d like (stripes, chevrons, polka dots…), also think about whether you’d prefer a regular arrangement, or something that’s irregularly spaced out as shown in the picture above.

Pro-tip: There’s no need to get your hands dirty with paint to achieve this look. Simply purchase polka dot wall decals from craft stores such as Spotlight, and stick them onto your walls!

Want more inspiration to aid you in your home renovation process? Check out our articles on how to inject a bit of your favourite city into your new home and 7 IKEA hacks to transform your home into a Insta-worthy one!

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