Elevate Your Space with a Two-Tone Wall: A Simple 7-Step Guide

A two-tone wall adds instant style and depth to any room. This easy technique allows you to introduce colour and create a designer-worthy statement. Before starting, consider the split height. A division at picture rail or dado height offers a contemporary take on traditional features. Alternatively, frame a bed or sofa to create a cohesive focal point.

Here's how to achieve the look:

  1. Gather Materials: Assemble your chosen paint colours, roller and tray, pencil, measuring tape, string, chalk, masking tape, and paintbrushes.
  2. Select Your Colours: Use testers to experiment with different colour combinations before making your final decision.
  3. Base Coat Application: Apply your primary colour to the entire wall. Let it dry completely before moving on.
  4. Create the Dividing Line: Measure down from the ceiling to your desired split height and mark it with light pencil dashes. Rub chalk onto a piece of string. Stretch the string taut across the wall at the marked height, securing it with masking tape at each end. Ensure the string is straight, then ping it to leave a chalk line on the wall.
  5. Masking Tape Application: Apply masking tape below the chalk line to create a clean edge for your second colour.
  6. Second Colour Application: Paint the lower section of the wall with your second chosen colour, slightly overlapping the masking tape for a seamless finish.
  7. Reveal the Two-Tone Effect: While the paint is still slightly wet, carefully peel away the masking tape to reveal your stylish two-tone wall.

Looking for inspiration? Explore various two-tone combinations, from pink and green in a modern living room to calming blues and greens in a relaxing bedroom. Consider incorporating Tranquil Dawn, Dulux Colour of the Year 2020, for a touch of serenity. Check out Dulux for more colour palette ideas and tips on creating the perfect two-tone wall.

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