A Brush + A Little Paint = A New Headboard
If you’ve been dreaming about a gorgeous headboard from Restoration Hardware but aren’t ready to commit to such a serious purchase, a handpainted Tromp l’oeil headboard is the perfect low-tech design solution. It’s always a design win-win when you can create space where none exists while adding a sense of whimsy. Find inspiration in one of the many wall decals on the Web and put your own spin on it with just a can of paint and a brush.
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If you like the two-dimensional nod to the three-dimensional piece, painting with shadows can help to create the illusion of depth.
Painting a piece of furniture instead of buying the real thing is not only a space and money saver, it’s often even more unique than the item itself! The great news is, it’s renter friendly (just paint over it before you move out!) and if the design you painted suddenly bores you, simply paint over and start a new one!
