Paint is an amazing thing.
I can’t think of a single decorating item that you can buy for your house that can make such a dramatic change to a room for such a small investment. A can of paint and some rollers costs very little, but the impact it can have on the overall vibe of a room is YUUUUUUGE.
Check out the instant facelift that Caroline’s nursery got when we painted it last year:
See what I mean? It’s like the interior design equivalent of a messy bun/no makeup/holey t-shirt kind of day versus a flat-ironed/highlight and contoured/cute sundress kind of day.
Same room, totally different attitude.
If you’ve never painted a room before, now is the time to give it a whirl. Don’t be scared, just go for it. You’ll be SO glad that you did!
Today I’m sharing 5 Simple Painting Tips for Beginners over on the Behr blog to help you get started. Need advice on cutting in those corner? I’ve got you covered.
Read my no-fail tips to give you a perfect paint finish every single time right here:
Painting a room can be really tricky and time-consuming. It seems to slike if you don’t have a lot of experience doing it or the time needed o do it correctly. Hiring a professional might be a good solution to a problem like that.
Painting can really make a huge difference in a room. Your before and after pictures show that just as well as anything! I have always thought it amazing that just a coat of new paint can transform a room.
Thank you for taking the time to write this article. You’re really not kidding when you say there’s nothing cheaper that can make as dramatic a change/impression as painting a room or your home. A simple accent wall or fresh color in a bathroom goes a long way. The before and after pictures you posted are a great example of what painting can do. I can just tell that the energy in the room has completely changed for the better in the after pictures! Thank you for sharing the 5 tips from Behr as well!