This painted floor immediately caught my eye! Perhaps I've found the cure for not being able to afford the Madeleine Weinrib carpet I love - paint and stencils! Normally I'd shy away from something like this but I really love this effect. I could see this in a bedroom or a home office. {Insert airy white linens and some turquose accents...}
I'd be a little nervous to actually put that first coat of paint on. Have you/would you ever paint your floor? Ever try a pattern? I'm anxious to hear what you think!
{Read about this fabulous DIY delight at Design Sponge.}
{Photo:DesignSponge via LakeJane}
11 comments:
A great idea, especially if your floorboards aren't really up to varnishing!
I have never done this, but after seeing your post here, I would definitely try it! This floor is spectacular!
Yes but make sure you use the right kind of paint. I used to use oil based but that is no longer. I think painted floors can be lovely like the one in the picture. One thing ~ keep the pattern simple and fresh. I made the mistake of trying too ornate of a design and it wasn't great. Yes, I had to re-do it....
Yup - I would definitely do something like this. I figure it's only paint and at worse i'll have to re-do! :)
Paula - so nice to hear you've tried it! I think you're right though - a strong, simple design would probably work best. What type of paint did you use?
Brandie & Kristen - I say give it a try - and when you do, let me see :)
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Love the look-also great in a kitchen or foyer.
I love this look but there is no way I would ever have the courage to do it! I used to take on projects like this but have since learned that I'm not handy at all. I really admire people who can do this sort of thing.
Never tried... too much of a chicken (plus, I rent)! But if I ever get my own house, this would definitely be an option in a sun room, for instance.
i would definitely paint a floor if it's one i owned. just dive in, it'll be better then you think.
This is very true - somehow I don't know that landlords would be too chuffed by your artistic genius. Definitely best left to home owners.
SR and DecoDetective - a little front room or a sun room would be the perfect place to try this out. Not too huge a commitment.
Yes, I've painted one of my favorite patterns, a zebra, in the entry of my office. I believe that the secret to make this work is a strong contrast and a limited colour scheme including 2 to 3 colours max. I also opted for painting the pattern only on a particular section of the floor. The rest was painted white which made the pattern pop against the neutral background without making it to confusing to look at.
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