Walls with DIY metallic patterns | How About Orange

June 06, 2013

Walls with DIY metallic patterns


Metallic accents on walls are a cool way to make plain surfaces more interesting. There are lots of methods for adding shine inexpensively— here are some DIY examples for inspiration. I might need to give these a whirl someday!

Above, stenciling with metallic paint at Memento Bracelet


Foil tape geometric pattern at Lemon Drop Life, inspired by Kara Paslay's tutorial


Gold contact paper dots in Oh Joy's studio


Dotted wall stamped in silver paint with a shoe polish brush by Alexandra Hedin


Lines drawn with a metallic Sharpie paint pen
at Vintage Revivals


"Confetti" wall with gold vinyl stickers from A Place For Us

15 comments:

Heather P. said...

I love the idea of using contact paper, especially since I live in an apartment! I'll have to think about doing something like this when we move next!

Denette said...

Thanks for the different posts. I have some metallic paint I got (for free) that I would love to use, especially in my entry area. The problem is the walls in my house are orange peel so just don't know if it would work and still have a sharp line. I will do some more digging around on your handy links.

Grandma G said...

Those big polka dots aren't me, but I'm kinda liking the other designs! I bet you've been searching for a lot of decorating ideas lately, huh?

Mum

Alexandra Hedin said...

What a fun group to be a part of! Thanks for including my polka dotted walls!

lp said...

Thanks for always sharing these ideas. I find so many good ideas through your blog. The deodorant recipe you shared a few years ago is great, by the way. :)

Ashley said...

I would love to do this somewhere in my house! I'm obsessed with anything metallic!

http://loveliveandbehappy.blogspot.com/

jintyoo7 said...

LOVE them all, definitely adds that WOW factor :)

Rhubarbarians said...

I adore that last one!! So want to do this now...
Trish

www.jellybonesblog.blogspot.com

Debie Grace said...

The one with metallic Sharpie pen looks cute!

kansasgirl1 said...

I really like the dotted design in the bedroom. Thanks for sharing.

Unknown said...

What a great idea, so inspiring!

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Unknown said...

Oh hi! :) Thank you so much for including my project in your post!
You have a wonderful and a very inspirational blog. I will definitely be stopping by for ideas :)

Jessica Jones said...

Thank YOU for the inspiration!

Alexandra said...

I have a powder room waiting for me to get it all prettied up and I want to use metallics in there, you know that sofisticated 5star-hotel lobby restroom feel... You have put together a fabulous offering of ideas, thank you so much, Alexandra

Dacia @ Lemon Drop Life said...

Thanks so much for including my project in this fun roundup!!