Faux Finish for Hallway Railings

Is your home all white? In the 70s it was very trendy to paint everyting in the house white – the walls, the bathrooms, the railings, the windows – just everything.

I figured it is a lack of contrast, right? So where do you start in changing it?  Sure you can paint the walls and the trims. But what about the railings and doors and windows?

I was hired to refinish the hallway railing in a “white house” and suggested an espresso brown for the railing.

First you would sand the wood and paint it with a primer. When it is dry you add the first color:  a chocolate brown. Let it dry. Mix the glaze, it needs to be one tone darker. Add the glaze and let it dry. Mix another glaze and add some water to it, it should not be very thick.  Use the glaze until all white spots are gone but the wooden  structure would shine through. Finally seal it.  Does this sound complicated? I hope not. You always have the chance to contact me, in case you have a “white house” and need some contrast. Happy painting.

Beach Mural

This beautiful pastell colored beach mural was done for  a cute little girl.

It was going around all four walls and has an umbrella, a sand castle, a surf board and palm trees.

Isn’t it charming? A beach mural is very fun for children and a very cute theme. It can be combined with almost every furniture color.

if you want to see more pictures and for an estimate go to www.boysandgirlsmurals.com
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Hand painted Headboard

This customized headboard got  acomplete new look with the romantic French Country style painting.

Blue pansies are holding the robbon at the corners and make a great contrast to the dark wood.

I can practically paint anything you like on a headboard or piece of furniture.

Call 818-470 2932 if you want to get more information or if you have any questions.

Border for Nursery

The border was part of a London Mural I did for a nursery in Encino.

The parents married in London and that was the reason to get some typical London themes such as a red bus, Harrods or the Tube.

The walls were painted in a light burberry brown which is a British color.

faux finished hallway railing

This railing was white as almost everything in this home.

To add some contrast my client and I decided to faux finish the railing and give it a warm espresso brown. This was a great idea. The hallway looks completely different now! It is very stylish!
If you are thinking of remodelling your hallway but don’t want to buy a new railing, this is the alternative.

It is less expensive, not messy at all and can be done in a short time. No annoying construction delays and errors – it will be a smooth transition.

Call 818 470 2932 for a free estimate.