This artistic painted feature wall adds a sense of drama to a previously dull dining room. The project was the winner of best paint project in our D.I.Y. July competition to find Australia's best D.I.Y. projects of 2022.
The project
Our dining room had no windows and had always been a bland, uninspiring space. I wanted to make it an interesting space we'd be happy to use every day and entertain in.
I decided to work within its limitations. I painted a cloud fresco on one wall and painted the other wall a dark charcoal (Dulux Domino).
I did the base coat in navy paint, then when it had dried I sponged and blended other colours (grey,white and black) over the navy. I applied the three colours in small sections, wetting with a spray bottle and blending with sponges as I went. After that had also dried I did another coat of sponged clouds to build up the paint (especially over the whiter areas).
The cloud wall is beautiful to look at down the hallway, both in natural light and when the light is on in the evening.
I added a new lightshade from Bunnings and it’s now a moody, interesting space.
How to paint like a professional
Experienced Bunnings Workshop contributor Rob (Peggers) has put together a great step-by-step guide to getting professional results with your painting projects.
Resident D.I.Y. expert EricL has also put together this handy guide: How to choose the right paint for the job.
More project inspiration for your home
Painting walls, cabinets, drawers and splashbacks is an affordable way to give your home a fresh new look without undertaking a huge renovation.
You can check out some of our favourite paint makeovers by Bunnings Workshop members in our collections of 10 kitchens transformed with paint and Bathroom makeovers using paint.
Let us know if you need a hand with your project – we're here to help.
