As there are countless
moods for the human beings, equally endless are the variations by which they
could be perfectly reflected in coloring home. Varied are the techniques available
for giving a personal touch for every wall decorations. One need not be a connoisseur
of art to know all the intricacies of home decorations for doing one's own wall
decorations.
In home design - as in other visual arts - form, color and texture are the
key elements of expression. While from shapes the structure of our surroundings
colour and texture affect of the mood.
One of the obvious ways
of introducing color in a room is through paint, a medium which opens up a world
of possibilities. There are limitless hues as well as numerous painting
techniques to choose from. For centuries, artisan and craftsmen have
embellished interior surfaces with decorative paint treatments. These
eye-catching techniques remain popular today for camouflaging or enhancing
design details; or simply adding a touch of panache to a staid decor; Decorative painting
techniques fall in two categories.
The first category includes
faux finishes including faux marbling, faux wood graining; and Trompe l'oeil i.e. to mimic a real material or object. The latter is a
particularly captivating style that creates realistic focal points or vistas
through freehand application.
The second category of decorative painting
techniques includes treatments that simply adorn. Sponging, Ragging, Combing, Stenciling are some of the ornamental finishes that add dimension and
personality to any interiors.
Sponging is the skill of
applying different color paints to a uniform base coat, achieving a multi tone
finish.
Ragging is an adept modus
operandi for hiding rough or
uneven surfaces, particularly if one uses
flat paint for both the base and the glaze.
Dragging is a simple
procedure consisting of nothing more than
dragging a dry bush through a wet glaze that has been applied over a base coat.
Splattering is one of the
oldest methods of decorating walls. A splatter machine with adjustable nozzles is used to spray
droplets of paint on the wall.
Stenciling is the art of decorate walls when one wants to emphasize an edge or
emulate a fabric print. Stencils enhance the decor of any room.
Personal Preferences:
The genre of pattern one chooses depends on the proportions of the room and would be
a reflection of personal
tastes and creativity. With the festive season round the corner, add a new dimension and verve to the conventionally treated walls. Experiment, have fun, and create visual
distinctions.
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