Off the Wall
These simple, fun DIY projects are a great way to incorporate
2013's bolder hues without a huge commitment
TEXT COREY VAN'T HAAFF
Junk store finds
"The coolest thing
about the hot colour
purple is it's the perfect way to incorporate
both ends of the trend.
A lilac hit to a soft grey
means you'll be hip
without the hype."
– CIL brand manager
Alison Goldman
Visit a secondhand store or raid your
attic or garage for inspiration. Find a
wooden lamp base, an old, hideously
coloured chair or inexpensive desk
and unleash your creativity with a
small can of paint and a brush. Super
smooth melamine paint will self-level
and can typically be tinted in any
colour. Make sure you properly prep
the piece by giving it a light sanding
so that the paint adheres.
Different surfaces require different
paints, so match
the paint with
the medium
you are painting, whether it is
wood, ceramic
or glass.
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