Creating a rough or aged look can add a lot of flair or elegance to a boring door or furniture. You could only wait. You will eventually be burdened by the stuff, but if you don’t have 30 years or more there are very few ways to find the hard work of creating your own […]
Tag Archives: Faux Finishes
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May
May
Finding authentic antique furniture is not only difficult, it can also be expensive. Trying to match your existing décor is challenging as well. Fortunately, there is a relatively easy way to give ordinary furniture a distressed finish, making it appear old and time worn. You can use this technique to create shabby chic or cottage […]
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May
May
It’s so easy to give your interior walls a fresh coat of paint without spending a lot of money. It’s also so easy to give them a pretty faux finish too. A colorwash is one of the simplest faux finishes that yields a soft stylish look. If you use the right color choices, it can […]
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Jan
Jan
A luxury lifestyle with low maintenance living is just uptown and features all of the quality and upscale amenities a buyer is looking for. Uptown Dallas is known for its prestigious address, fine dining and incredible nightlife but living in this prominent neighborhood has just gotten better. Here are a few of Uptown Dallas’s newest […]
Would you like to spruce up your living area? Or do you just need an idea for decorating an accent wall? Faux finishing may be the answer to these questions. Most faux finishing techniques are quick, simple to learn, and easy to achieve. There are many different styles and techniques used to accomplish a faux […]
Ceilings are very easy to overlook. After all, how much of your time do you spend gazing upwards towards your ceiling? However, the ceiling in your home needs paint just as the walls in your home need paint. The overall theme of your home, how much updating your home needs, and what type of ceilings […]
Painted wood furniture can be a beautiful and eye-catching addition to your interior décor. If you are planning to paint wood furniture yourself, here are six ideas for achieving unique results. Match the Furniture to Its Location. Start by envisioning the piece of furniture in place so that you can coordinate the colors, surface finish […]
A concrete surface is fabulous for a patio, garage, or basement cement floor. You can easily take a dark and dirty cement surface and add designer and custom with painted faux clay. This faux painting technique is perfect for a quick weekend project and should cost you well under $150. Replacing it with existing concrete […]