Fixtures don't have to be merely functional. By giving a lick of paint to banisters, railings, sideboards and the like, you can transform these dreary, practical items into design features that enhance the look and feel of any room.
All it takes is a couple of hours and an ounce of artistic flair! Whether you're looking to create a piece of interior art or just touch up some boring trim, it's easy to improve your living space in this way.
Painting Trim
The traditional way to paint trim is to select a colour that matches or co-ordinates with the existing colour scheme. The most common choices are white, brown (for wood) and black, although many people opt for a colour that is distinct from, but complementary to the rest of the room. A more modern approach involves painting trim a colour that corresponds and contributes to an overall design theme, providing an accent or otherwise enhancing the general feel. An example of this would be adding a blue trim to a grey-toned room to bring out a mellow ambiance.
New Life for Light Fixtures
The design potential of light fixtures is something most of us overlook. Nevertheless, it is easy to transform that dull black iron into a unique and much more attractive fixture. All you need to do is sand and rub down the selected area to prepare it for painting and then add a coat or two of sealant. It's important only to use specialty paints for this purpose, given that light fixtures are generally not designed to be repainted. Without a finish of sealant, the paint will flake, chip or rub away, putting all your work to waste.
Spray Painting Fixtures
Spray painting is a good way to touch up interior fixtures. It is particularly useful in the case of small, portable fixtures that often prove challenging to paint with a brush. Spray painting ensures that the fixture is fully coated, with no gaps in the spaces where the brush could not reach.
Don't put up with boring interior fixtures in your home, and don't feel daunted at the prospect of painting them! A little tender loving care in this area can go a long way to improving your living environment. The only limit is your own imagination!