Shabby Chic Decorative Paint Finish in the Bathroom

by Emily
(Minneapolis, MN)

I bought a "Woolie" paint roller, which is like two rollers attached to each other, and come with two paint pans - one pan for the darker color paint, and one for the lighter. I think the tool makes the decorative painting process very quick and effective.

I wanted to give my bathroom a French country look and felt textured-looking walls would help create the feel of a "shabby chic" style.
The bathroom is lavender and pea-green. I did the walls in subtly different shades of lavender (a bit difficult to see in this picture).

You can create the effect of as much texture or as little and subtle as you want - depending on the contrast between the two paint colors you use. I also purchased some press-on decals of roses and lilacs from a craft store and stuck them on the off-white tiled bathroom walls to complete the look.

I actually did most of the walls in my house incorporating two paint colors. I also used stencils to create some gold painted designs on my staircase. I don't discriminate when it comes to faux texture - to me, the more variety, the better!

I also have a Tuscany themed kitchen. I bought a large decal at a craft store of a faux window over looking wine-country. It came with tiles that I placed randomly around the mural. I get lots of compliments on it, and it actually does look painted on.

I feel people's homes really should be an extension of themselves. I've been told how "me" the house is, and I feel my faux finishes/textures really added to the depth and richness of my decor. I have the most colorful walls on the block!

Anyway, what do you think about my bathroom walls?

More Faux Painting Projects

Decorative and Faux Painting Techniques and Ideas