Wonder Walls

“A charming and empowering guide… Easy-to-follow instructions and glorious full-page color photos will tempt even novices into trying their hand at personalizing their walls, and the pair’s friendly tone helps take the fear factor out of large projects. These delightful ideas are just right for those looking to spice up their homes.” — PW

“Faced with a blank wall, most of us think paint or wallpaper. But there are more interesting possibilities to consider.” — New York Times

Vorwort
This DIY book teaches wall painting techniques for the creative home-dec enthusiast who wants to create colorful graphic and wallpaper-like designs, including lettering, geometrics, marbling, and more.

Autorentext

Phoebe Cornog and Roxy Prima are graphic designers and cofounders of Pandr Design Co., known for their use of bright color palettes and unique lettering. Together they’ve created more than 200 hand-painted murals in home and office spaces. Clients include Target, Lululemon, Kenneth Cole, Red Bull, Bumble, Tillys, major league sports teams, and more. They live in San Diego, CA.

Klappentext
Whatever your space, whatever the room, find designs and tricks to create something as beautiful and unique as you are.
 
All you need is a bit of creativity and a small investment in paint and supplies. Designers Phoebe Cornog and Roxy Prima are here to guide you through every step of the process: selecting the right tools, choosing colors and patterns to create the effect you want, sketching your design, prepping and priming your walls, and applying your paint for high-quality results.

Create your own masterpieces or choose from one of 26 original designs, including bold geometrics, rich textures, delicate florals, lettering, muted gradients, and more.

Inhalt
Why, Hello There!
Getting the Most Out of This Book
Creating Your Space

Chapter One: First Things First

• Approach the Space

• Start Your Design Chapter Two: Must Have

• Paint
• Brushes
• Rollers and Trays
• Stir Sticks
• Tape
• Drop Cloth

• Miscellaneous Tools Chapter Three: Let’s Get Painting

• Wall Painting 101
• Ideas for Nontraditional Spots

• Technique Toolbox Chapter Four: Wall to Wall Projects

• Ombré Sunset
• Palm Leaves
• Vertical Stripes
• Ocean Scene
• Transparent Shapes
• Polka Dots
• Color Blocking
• Simple Typography
• Abstract Squiggles
• Clean Diamonds
• Sponge Brush Pattern
• Floral Stencil
• Geometric Shapes
• Triangle Headboard
• Complex Flowers
• Painterly Ceiling Mural
• Bar Arches
• Faux Tile Pattern
• Colorful Mosaic
• Desert Scene
• Cotton Candy Watercolor

• Perfectly Imperfect Diamonds Chapter Five: Off the Wall Projects

• Mailbox Glow Up
• Wild Welcome Mat
• Chair with Flair
• Wood to Wow Tray Painting
  Acknowledgments
  Metric Conversions
  Download Our Designs
  Index