| Modern Bedroom: Splashes of Color |
| Colorful touches highlight a neutral-toned wall. |
From "Fresh Coat"
episode DFCT-203 |
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The bedroom transformation is under way; now, with the base coat on the walls, it's time to add some splashes of modern color.
1. David and Tasha purchased a wall-art kit but, because of their differing color preferences, have never put it to use. Shannon Kaye thinks the squares (figure A) will make a unique headboard treatment when painted Kendall Charcoal and Cornucopia Tan, colors that will complement the colors of the room (figure B).
Tip: Other paint options might include painting the squares a deep brown teak color for an Indonesian-inspired room or keeping the squares white for a fresh look against a colored wall.2. While the wall art dries, the wall panels on either side of the bed are painted Woodlawn Blue. The panels are first measured (figure C), leveled and marked off on the wall before being taped off with painter's tape. As was done with the walls before painting, a layer of clear varnish is painted around the edges of the tape (figure D); the varnish prevents paint from bleeding under the edges (figure E).
3. Next, the blue shade is applied and allowed to dry. To help the panels pop out from the white walls, small amounts of Woodlawn Blue, Kendall Charcoal and a dark blue acrylic paint are mixed together (figure F) to use as a border accent around the panels.4. The border is measured 1/2" in on the panels, taped off and painted. When the paint is dry, the tape is carefully removed from the panels (figure G).
5. The headboard is marked off on the wall above the bed; the measurements for the wall-art rectangles are then drawn on rosin paper and worked into a pattern on the paper before being placed on the wall (figure H).6. When the pattern is in place, the backing is removed from the adhesive and, using a level, the rectangles are placed in the headboard space (figure I).
7. As a final touch, the nightstand shelves are hung on the lower area of the wall panels (figure J) (figure K).
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