Creating a welcoming decor is as simple as using warm colors like those in mission and Mexican decorating.
Bright, sunny and vibrant colors swirl together to paint a picture of mission and Mexican decorating. Colors like Mediterranean blue accompanied by creamy beiges and warm terra cottas can create the feel of a temperate Central American home anywhere in the world. Traditionally, neutral earthy colors coat the walls while brighter and darker colors are used in tile accents, funiture and accessories to make the decor pop. However, doing a decorating overhaul can be expensive and exceed a modest budget. Fortunately through painting and a few accessories in mission and Mexican colors, you can find simple solutions to fit any budget. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
Choosing Paint and Accessories
1. Measure the wall space of the room you are painting. This will help you buy the appropriate amount of paint.
2. Purchase paint colors that are neutral for mission and Mexican decorating. This includes colors in the range of beige, terra cotta, burnt orange, creamy white and yellow.
3. Look for accessories in colors to accent the paint you chose for your walls. Common colors used to accompany neutral colors in mission and Mexican decor include Mediterranean blue, brick red, turquoise and chocolate brown. Use these colors in accent pieces like tile, pillows and blankets for an inexpensive way to add color to your decor.
Decorating Your Space
4. Remove any furniture and accessories from the room you are preparing to paint. This includes couches, pictures, light fixtures and any other items in the room that may be damaged from the paint.
5. Lay a plastic tarp on the floor to protect hardwood and carpet from damage.
6. Place edging tape along molding to separate it from the the painting you will be doing on the wall. This will help prevent spill over if you are planning to paint the molding a new color.
7. Pour paint for the main wall color into the pan and roll the paint roller into the pan to coat it evenly. Use the paint roller to cover large sections of the wall. Use smaller brushes to paint along molding in and around corners.
8. Apply paint to the walls with the paint roller in an "X" shape until the large portions of the wall are covered. Finish painting the corners and molding with smaller brushes in an up-and-down motion. After the walls have dried, replace furniture and accessories to complete the color palette of your mission and Mexican- inspired room.
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