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Paint is the easiest way to add color to a room and to freshen up your home interior. It is easy to do, easy to re-do, and offers a lot of options. One option is painting a single wall two colors. This can actually be done in a huge variety of ways to meet your needs and preferences.

Two-Tone.

It is possible to divide a wall into portions and paint the top half one color and the bottom a second color. This is commonly done when there is trim that already divides the wall, but can look great when you divide the wall yourself. Being careful to make a straight line tape off the sections. This should be done with painters tape which is easy to add and remove without ruining the wall. A laser guide can make it a lot easier to make a straight line.

Paint the top half first (this will prevent the top half from painting on the bottom half. You will want to give yourself a little extra room with your tape. When the paint is dry. Tape the wall again, this time at the edge of the top color. Paint the bottom half for a finished look.

Sponge Painting.

Adding a dark color onto a lighter one or a light color onto a dark color can look really great. Add a bottom color. When it is finished and dry take a natural sponge (acrylic sponges don't leave patterns as well) and gently dab it in the top paint. Lightly dab it onto the wall. This will leave a textured look for the top color. Remember to go lightly (you can always add more paint later, but you can't take paint away).

Splash Painting.

Even more fun then sponge painting is the splashed look. It is really messy though. After painting the bottom layer, let it dry completely. Make sure the floor is well covered and get several small to medium paint brushes. Dip these in the second colored paint and shake them so they splash the wall. If you don't want any splashes to go on the ceiling use painters tape to protect the ceiling. This is most fun in old clothes with a few friends. Just have a ball splashing paint all over!

Designs.

If you are wanting a more designed look you can achieve this in a few different ways. First, you can use stencils. In the past these were common for boarders, but you don't have to place them only around a boarder. You can place them all over, in a boarder along the top or through the middle, or even in rows from top to bottom. Simply place the stencil on the wall (using a dab of poster tacky or a small piece of tape can help hold it in place) and carefully paint the inside. Move the stencil as needed.

Stripes and blocks of color can also be appealing. These can be achieved with careful application of painters tape. Tape off your sections and paint between the lines. Remove the tape and apply new tape as needed. You can carefully achieve small stripes and large ones both vertical and horizontal. You can also achieve a patchwork pattern, flannel pattern, or even larger blocks of color in a similar manner. Remember to remove the tape only after the paint is all the way dry or you can mess up your straight lines.

Painting one wall with two colors can give you lots of options and make for the perfect decor. You have lots of options depending on your desires, needs, and how much time and work you are wanting to commit to the project. Each of these options can make beautiful walls!

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