Many people are choosing to try textured paint and faux finishes with their home decorating ideas or to add a new dimension to their kitchen remodel ideas. Home Improvement stores have started offering classes to teach those who are willing to take on the project themselves and add a little creativity to their homes. If you can learn the art of applying a textured paint to add some originality to your rooms, you can save a lot of money by not having to hire a professional.
A Faux finish is applied to create the illusion of many other textures such as plaster, brick, leather and more. Professionals who are skilled in the art of the faux finish are in great demand. If you can learn the skill,not only can you save money, but you may find that other friends and family will be willing to pay you to do their homes. It may take some time, study and practice before you can create the effect you want, although it isn't as hard as you may think once you learn the steps. You can use textured paints and faux finishes in almost any room of your house as part of your home decorating ideas. Though they are most commonly found in living rooms and kitchens to show off a major design feature. Although you can take this painting style into every room, some rooms will not have the same desired appeal depending on their size or shape.
Faux finishes are very time consuming to complete. There is a lot of detail that needs to be attended to in order to create the right effect. If you are hiring a professional, you may find the cost is not worth paying for decorating something such as a 2 piece bathroom or laundry room. With busy schedules, you may find that the time on your part is not worth the effort for rooms that are barely seen.
Another thing to consider when thinking of bringing the texture finish into your kitchen remodel ideas, is that you will need to make sure you are using the right paint in areas that will be splashed with grease, or humidity, or any other element that can change the surface of the walls over time. You could try just adding a faux finish to one wall opposite from the cooking area that will add a touch of character and still add a unique feel to the kitchen.
Always remember to take your furniture into account when contemplating textured paint in your home decorating ideas. If you have large dark furniture, you will not want to paint a texture on your wall that will make the room seem even more heavy or condensed. Instead, you will want a lively faux finish design that will give a lift to the room. Some of the more modern homes are designed with space and openness in mind. Many of the older homes have tight corners, smaller windows, darker trim, or smaller rooms. You will need to look over the dimensions of each room and if you do choose to apply a faux finish throughout your home, you will want to make sure it will not be too overwhelming in the end. Try covering the more important rooms such as your kitchen, living room and bedrooms before going further to the bathrooms, office, playroom, and laundry room. You may find that is all you need to create the perfect feel of what you were going for.
If faux finishes and textured painting is something you would really like to incorporate into both your home decorating ideas and your kitchen remodel ideas, there are many resources both online and offline that can help you reach your goals. First check your local hardware or home improvement center to see if they are offering any free workshops on faux finishing or textured painting. If they are not, you can visit your local library for videos, magazines and step by step books. If you prefer to surf the net, you can visit YouTube for any videos you may need to help you learn the proper techniques to use.