Create a Stir With Paint
by Samantha Schoech · 14 photos · 9 comments
The Painted Ceiling
Many people think painting a ceiling makes a room feel close or small. This vivid pink ceiling establishes the color scheme for the room and draws the eye up, making the room seem bigger. So there.
by Artistic Designs for Living, Tineke Triggs Many people think painting a ceiling makes a room feel close or small. This vivid pink ceiling establishes the color scheme for the room and draws the eye up, making the room seem bigger. So there.
This custom paint job (OK, so you probably couldn't manage this on your own) mimics the grand architecture of a French ballroom. If the ceiling were white, this dining room would look much like one in a McMansion.
by Jennifer Lang Designs, Inc.
Abstract traditional patterns and colors can provide great inspiration. Greek key patterns, Mayan zigzags, Indian paisleys, Moorish trellises — the world is your oyster. And you don't have to rely on your own wobbly hand: Stencils are available for many traditional patterns.
by Carson Poetzl, Inc.
This daring orange ceiling benefits from great lighting and a surprising color choice. Everything about this room is made better by this ceiling.
by BROWN DAVIS INTERIORS, INC.
Why not enhance what few architectural flourishes you might have? This is not a magnificent room, architecturally speaking, but the complementary turquoise and sunflower colors enhance what's there and make it lively and fun.
by colorTHEORY Boston
Painting the insides of shelves is a great way to add color and depth to a room. These people also went for off-kilter stripes on the ceiling. And why not?
by Benedict August
The Painted Floor
Original hardwood floors are like sacred cows to many people, and painting one is a bold, bold move. But just look at these results.
by Frederick + Frederick Architects
Original hardwood floors are like sacred cows to many people, and painting one is a bold, bold move. But just look at these results.
Holy cannoli. This custom-painted floor for a girl's playroom is just gorgeous.
by Catherine Nguyen Photography
Patterned Walls
This designer made these rings by creating a stencil out of a pizza box. How's that for low-budget awesomeness?
by Shoshana Gosselin This designer made these rings by creating a stencil out of a pizza box. How's that for low-budget awesomeness?
Stripes and Shapes
The hard part with stripes is taping the wall. But the result is pretty spectacular (and it's a lot less expensive than wallpaper).
by Blount Architectual and Interior Design The hard part with stripes is taping the wall. But the result is pretty spectacular (and it's a lot less expensive than wallpaper).
These seemingly random geometric shapes add so much to this plain white room: color, for one, but also playfulness, depth and a backdrop for items worthy of display. I love it.
by Vanessa De Vargas
I also love this slightly organic-looking wave pattern. As for color, it looks as if the designer picked a paint chip and just when down the line, from darkest to lightest — a great way to ensure that tones and hues work together.
by interior- decorating-diva.com/Marie Grabo Designs
Murals
Make your walls your canvas. Murals create a complete environment in a room. For me this simple tree on a purple background feels peaceful and calming. You?
by Peg Berens Interior Design LLC Make your walls your canvas. Murals create a complete environment in a room. For me this simple tree on a purple background feels peaceful and calming. You?
Trompe L'oeil
No, this is not an actual skylight. Nor are those real birds or clouds. For all I know, this is a perfectly flat ceiling. That's right, this incredible illusion was created with paint. (Stating the obvious: You'll need a professional.)
More:
12 Ways With Wall Murals
Great Ideas for Painted Ceilings
by Stephen M. DeOrio
No, this is not an actual skylight. Nor are those real birds or clouds. For all I know, this is a perfectly flat ceiling. That's right, this incredible illusion was created with paint. (Stating the obvious: You'll need a professional.)
More:
12 Ways With Wall Murals
Great Ideas for Painted Ceilings
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interior- decorating-diva.com/Marie Grabo Designs Sorry but the picture featured here that says it's by, interior-decorating-diva/Marie Grabo Designs which is me, is not my work. I may have uploaded it for an ideabook but I can not take credit for it.
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Samantha Schoech Thank you for letting us know. We will attempt to get to the bottom of it.
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Bright Bold and Beautiful Decorating Ideas: Paint colors http://goo.gl/zfyVj 
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Casart Coverings Samantha, if you use repositional, removable wallcovering strips to creat stripes, you eliminate the need to tape. Also MUCH easier to use on that ceiling treatment with stripes. Besides, you can install either vertically or horizontally and change your decor whenever you want. Here are two illustrations; one wide horizontal white stripe and one narrow vertical red stripe. 
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patscats2 Every time I see the bedroom with the fushia ceiling, I can't help but smile. It is so pretty.
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Wang Wei Thanks for a great post on wall paint. I found this post while surfing the web for Thanks for sharing this article.
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inspirationCOLOR - Jacki Tate Love the use of color-blocking for display items. Here's an example of how I've used it for a wall-mounted television. 
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Amanda Goldberg my 9 year old daughter has requested that we splatter paint her new bedroom. I am scared! But I'll post pics if it turns out well.
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Caroline Lizarraga Decorative Artist The first image under "The Painted Floor" is by Caroline Lizarraga, Decorative Artist http://www.houzz.com/pro/carolinelizarraga/caroline-lizarraga-decorative-artist
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