Faux Finishing

Painted faux finishes that look like unpolished stone can be used successfully on concrete kitchen counters. The stippling method of application results in a relatively smooth-textured finish with...

Wall texture affects how a room is experienced. If the walls are completely smooth, even minor marks will show up on the wall, so this isn't usually a good choice in homes with children. Texture...

This painting technique works really well on a patio floor and brings an interesting twist by using a top layer of chicken wire for a stencil.

Searching for furniture, especially for rooms like kids rooms and guest rooms, needn't be an expensive proposition. Yard sales and thrift stores can sometimes yield quite useful pieces, with only...

Color washing a wall can help make add depth, light and color to any wall. Color washing is a decorative painting technique that uses glaze to add shades of color to a wall. A properly color...

Creating a distressed look on wood is not as hard as you might think. Wood that has been distressed creates almost an antique look and can often command a much higher price in furniture stores....

It's difficult to choose a color from a tiny paint chip and colors darken as they dry so many people don't realize the problem until the room is finished. You think you've chosen the perfect color...

Any color and virtually any type of paint can be made transparent and used for a variety of decorative and faux effects. Many decorative painting techniques call for thinned-down paint. Merely...

Fireplace mantels conjure up romantic images of cuddling by a roaring blaze. Or perhaps just snuggling under a blanket with a good book. Whatever the image, most of us equate them with comfort....

If you are looking for a rustic style kitchen, glazing cabinets might be the answer. Glazing is taking part glaze and part color, applying it and then rubbing it off right away. The paint forms a...

Tuscan faux finish painting gives a soft, three-dimensional look to any wall. It is especially stylish for bedrooms or baths, but also works well in other rooms. Tuscan faux finish painting gives...

A bronze finish with an antique look is easy to achieve. The process involves mixing layers of color and sealing or patina finishing. Technically, patina is the green film that forms on copper and...

Do you love Grandma's old pie cabinet with the crackled paint peeling off the front but don't want to wait for her to give it to you? No doubt because of their nostalgic value, antique and vintage...

For a quick pick me up to a room, do faux finishing painting. The depth and texture faux finishing provides will highlight your room's walls and make your design style apparent as soon as people...

Whether you have old outdated melamine cupboards, or just want to refresh the look of your kitchen; an antique paint effect is easy to do on kitchen cupboards and can completely transform the look...

Venetian plaster is a decorative paint treatment often applied to walls and ceilings. Unlike stucco or other rough plasters and textures, the finish is completely smooth. Once applied to a...

In bedroom decor, the featured item in the room is usually the bed. Many people spend a great deal of time and money to make their bed beautiful with luxurious bedding and coordinating...

When decorating your home, your parlor, or living room, is an important area, as this is probably where most guests are received and entertained. No matter how beautiful your furniture is or how...

Preparing for the arrival of a baby can be exciting and fun. The prospect of bringing a new person into your home can be thrilling for everyone involved. One of the most amusing aspects of...

Distressing is the process of making something that is completely new look older and even antique. Used properly, distressing can add character and charm to an item of furniture. Making wood look...

Here is a great project for do it yourself interior designers and home decorators: Borax to age wood. Inside any home you will find wood trim, wood floors, picture frames and banisters that make...

Crown moldings dress up a room by enhancing the design and style of your home. Typically, crown moldings refer to the trimwork at top of the wall next to the ceiling. Choose a style and size of...

Mirrored medicine cabinets are a standard fixture in older homes and apartments and although they are wonderfully functional, they are not always the height of style. Create a personalized...

Faux wood floors are one of the flooring industry's most popular flooring choice due to the floor's durability and lower costs. Besides the cost benefits, faux food floors require little...

Antiquing cabinets is a technique that makes new cabinets look worn and gives them character. Cabinets that have an antique buttermilk finish add an elegant feeling to the kitchen or bathroom.

Color washing gives furniture a soft, antique finish. You can create different effects by altering paint combinations. Most color washing for furniture starts with a light or white base coat. A...

Painting an antique look on metal can add accent, charm and a touch of elegance to otherwise plain metal furniture. Metal lamps, light fixtures, chairs and bed frames can all be painted using...

Paint a metal tray to look old by using an orange and copper glaze over a deep reddish brown base. This will create the look of oxidized iron on the tray. The glaze shows a grid type pattern,...

The shabby chic cottage look shares much with the rustic and French country looks, with one noticeable exception. To create a shabby chic cottage finish on walls or other architectural elements,...

Distressing kitchen cabinets can help add patina and age to a look that might otherwise appear too brand new. Purchasing new kitchen cabinets can help you update the look of your kitchen for...

We've installed the Faux tin ceiling tiles (Antique Copper) on the regular drywall kitchen ceilings . The total sq.footage of the kitchen was 350 sq.ft. and the whole job was completed within one...

Faux stone panels are an inexpensive way to enhance the appearance of an interior or exterior wall with the look of various styles of stone and brick. Installing faux stone panels may seem like a...

Distressing kitchen cabinets made out of pine can be a great way to give them added texture and patina. Pine is a very soft wood commonly used in kitchen cabinets to provide a very soft and...

Using real rocks to create an accent wall costs a lot and is a big project---the wall has to be reinforced to hold the weight of the rocks. Making a fake rock wall, however, is cheap and simple....

Need to update the old laminate counter tops in your kitchen and bath? Want granite, but can't afford it? So did I. I couldn't find process or product to help to I made my own, and it worked...

A fun and easy way to do faux painting is with potato stamps. Decorate cards or wrapping paper, or paint your walls with this simple yet versatile faux painting technique and you'll keep them...

Shabby chic furniture incorporates well into today's eclectic home. The finish on shabby chic furniture is rustic and distressed, yet maintains a sense of casual elegance. Traditional wood...

I am always looking for ways to make my house a home. I enjoy the fun of figuring out how to re-use or re-do something to make it a new item. I loved the look of pretty register covers but the...

You have seen elegant plaster ceiling designs in mansions, government buildings, Las Vegas Hotels and stately Victorian homes. But did you know you can do it easily and cheaply yourself? Create...

There's something elegant, something so "homey" about a fireplace. It adds architectural interest and detail to the plainest of rooms. But a lot of us don't have them! (What a shame)....

Rust N green gives a beautiful Orange/Red to a Lemon Lime green finish on brass, copper and their alloys. The Patina works well at room temperature and it is easy to use. This finish is great...

Antique pewter has a lovely patina that is easy to replicate with a few simple items. This is an easy way to unify a group of items that have different finishes. It works well on metal items, but...

Do a faux painting color wash on your walls for a quick change of pace. A color wash is one of the simplest faux painting techniques. No real skill is needed, other than being able to apply...

Easy steps to follow on how to sponge paint a wall. This is time consuming but easy and the end result looks like you had it professionally done, but without the high cost of hiring a painter!

Have you ever wanted a really cool color on your furniture? Like maybe a purple end table or a blue chest with an antique looking twist? This is a great way to refurbish those garage sale finds.

Kitchen cabinets are a place to store items in a kitchen. Kitchen cabinets may also be a way to add drama and interest to the look of your cabinets. Use techniques to make the cabinets look pretty...

Now you can create the look of gorgeous and realistic sandstone right over the top of your old tile or formica counter tops! I hated my bath counter top and Janice Faulkner of "Faux Effects...

This is a easy way to transform your dull table top or ugly kitchen cabinets and I have also done kitchen counters the same way, even walls. I have gotten many compliments and everyone is always...

You can create an interesting wall finish alone with lines. This will give your walls a sophisticated and handsome look. You achieve this with certain glazing techniques and horizontal or vertical...

Admire the elegant, full of detail, beautiful old European style wood finish fireplace but can not afford the thousand dollar price tag. There are ways to compromise on budget and your expensive...