Celebrate Spring with the Magic of Color

(ARA) – Faux finishing is one of the quickest and least expensive ways to bring color and dimension into any room in your house. And what better time than spring to create a fresh new look?

“White walls are out and color is in,” says Jessica Kilpatrick, design specialist for Wagner Spray Tech, the painting experts. Faux finishing allows you to combine complementary colors to create a textured or dimensional effect and add character to any room.

“Faux finishes take color to a whole new level,” says Kilpatrick. Painting techniques such as sponging or rag rolling typically use two or more colors in combination. “Combining colors creates a wide variety of dimension and personalized effects,” she says. When selecting colors for faux finishing, the more dramatic the difference between the colors, the bigger the statement you’ll be making (think dark red and dark brown). Choosing color combinations where the colors are more similar to each other creates a more subtle effect (such as yellow and cream).

For rooms where you want to make a bold statement, use a strong solid color scheme like pure reds, blues and yellows. For a more mellow feeling, use cooler blues, greens and purples; they’ll provide subtle color that doesn’t overpower. If you want something neutral but updated, today’s shades of brown, beige, grey, white and taupe create a modern yet conservative look.

With a new faux finish and perhaps a few new accessories, you can update your room without spending a fortune.