Elements of Big Style in a Small Space: Unique Wall Treatment

Yesterday I showed one element of my mom’s powder room, her fabulous light fixture made from an outdoor lantern.  Another way to create big impact in a small space is wall color.  Hopefully this will come across as its true color, a rich red-orange.

She took it a step further by creating texture on the walls with joint compound.  This is super easy to do yourself, but a little time consuming and messy.  You just need joint compound and trowels.  You can get 5 gallon buckets of joint compound at any home improvement store, and you may or may not need to thin it a bit with water.  Practice a bit on a scrap piece of plywood or drywall. Slap the compound on the wall with a trowel and keep smoothing until you get the texture that you want!     

Stay tuned for more elements tomorrow…..accessories!

Linking up to Lucky Linky Tuesday, Tip Me Tuesday, and  Power of Paint on Wednesday.