21 Clever Paint Ideas From Around the Globe
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Vanessa Walker
22 June 2020
Houzz Australia & New Zealand Editor-in-Chief
Walls, wardrobes, stairs, bookcases, kitchen islands, cupboards, beds and bookshelves… there are so many places around the home that benefit from a creative spruce-up with paint. Here we present 21 great ideas from around the globe to get your imagination moving.
And remember, you can get more details of a project and see more of a professional’s work, including their contact details, by clicking on an image.
And remember, you can get more details of a project and see more of a professional’s work, including their contact details, by clicking on an image.
1. Hold me in. London, UK
Designer: Studio Atara
Designer: Studio Atara
2. White haven. Kerala, India
Designer: Humming Tree
Designer: Humming Tree
3. Green serene. Sydney, NSW
4. Colour blocking. Russia
Designer: Уразметов Рустэм
Designer: Уразметов Рустэм
5. Sun set every time. Berkshire, UK
6. Green scene. Portland, USA
Designer: Jessica Helgerson Interior Design
Designer: Jessica Helgerson Interior Design
7. Step it up. Bristol, UK
Designer: Moon Architect and Builder
Designer: Moon Architect and Builder
8. Leave it be. Dorset, UK
9. Defined walls. Boston, USA
Designer: Oak Hill Architects
Designer: Oak Hill Architects
10. Stand out feature. London, UK
11. Look me up. London, UK
Designer: Chris Snook
Designer: Chris Snook
12. Feature wall supreme. Berkshire, UK
13. Shades of meaning. Sydney, NSW
Designer: Brett Mickan Interior Design
Designer: Brett Mickan Interior Design
14. Cosset time. London, UK
Designer: James Dale Architects
Designer: James Dale Architects
15. Gentle transitions. Devon, UK
Designer: Green Bird Workshop
Designer: Green Bird Workshop
16. Cupboards lift. North Carolina, USA
Designer: Carrie Moore Interior Design
Designer: Carrie Moore Interior Design
17. Calm countenance. West Midlands, UK
Designer: Christopher Peters Kitchens and Interiors
Designer: Christopher Peters Kitchens and Interiors
18. Join in. St Petersburg, Russia
19. Cheers to that. Brisbane, Queensland
Designer: Urban Design Solutions
Designer: Urban Design Solutions
20. Gentle contrast. New Delhi, India
Designer: Aditi Sharma Design Studio
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Designer: Aditi Sharma Design Studio
Read more:
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Number 20 solves my problem of shelving for bunk beds . I love the simple , cool surrounds with the central warm cosy bed in 19 .
Could anyone recommend external paint colours that will blend in with cream window frames.
Julie
Depends on the look you imagine for your home, also the vintage and style of building
Warm greys would look good
Porters 'Woodsmoke' is a beauty. Maybe 'Wet Cement'
"Popcorn' is another Porters colour - very pale.
Or, try a greenish shade - Porters "French Green'
Bunnings now stock Porters, so they are more accessible than they used to be.