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TOUCH OF TEXTURE Add character to your walls BY KAREN ASP
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24 HOME | 2021
T I PS uWALLPAPER Follow the instructions carefully and do the necessary prep work like sanding down the walls or using primer; tape a swatch of paper on the wall for a few days to make sure you won’t tire of it quickly. uPAINT First, do a sample test on paper board or even a small section of the wall.
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hen you want to make a room in your home feel warmer and more inviting, even add dimension to it, consider textured walls. Twenty years ago, people were using the sponging technique or applying stencils. “Today is more about re-creating organic textures and (Japanese) wabi sabi elements,” says Kelley Mason, manager of creative and content at Lulu and Georgia, an online interior design resource. “Texturing walls is more about adding a patina and a story to a home, rather than trying to solely add visual interest to a space.” Textured walls offer numerous design benefits. “They can give a room more dimension and add warmth and movement,” says Dolley Frearson, co-founder of High Fashion Home, an online retailer with a storefront in Houston. “In a home or room that’s minimal and simplistic, a textured wall can make the space feel more cozy and inviting.” Even in a space where visuals might seem overwhelming, textured walls can give the room a layered look that feels rich and alive. For example: Oftentimes, a small powder room can feel larger and more interesting with
