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Looking for a wall painting technique that can update any room and create a stylish zoned area at the same time? Try painting an arch. Follow our simple steps for creating the perfect painted arch using Vivechrom Colour of the Year 2021, Brave Ground.
The launch of Vivechrom Colour of the Year 2021, Brave Ground, is the perfect opportunity to think about being bolder with paint in your home. Want to update a tired space or add a bit of visual interest to a room? Painting an arch can help you achieve both. Not only is it a wall-painting technique that allows you to experiment with a two-colour combination, it’s also a clever way to zone your space, creating an interesting focal point. Think it’s hard to achieve? Think again. Our simple step-by-step guide makes it easy.
To paint an arch on your wall, you will need:
Looking for more inspiration on clever wall color ideas using this technique? Here are four ways you can bring a beautiful arch into your home:
1. Simple and stylish zoning with a paint-effect arch
Creating a simple arch using a paint colour a few shades paler than your wall color is an effective way of defining the area above a desk or sideboard. Mixing the warm natural tone of Vivechrom Colour of the Year 2021 with a lighter, complementary shade makes for a smart and subtle two-tone look that would work anywhere.
Which colours?
10YY 30/106
90YR 48/062
2. A tailormade headboard for the cost of a can paint
Wondering what to do with your bedroom walls? Here’s an idea that’s easy to achieve and very effective. Create a dramatic feature wall in the bedroom, by painting an oversized arch behind your bed in Vivechrom Colour of the Year 2021, Brave Ground. Divided with a stripe the same color as your wall, it creates a stylish and inexpensive paint-effect bedhead.
Which colours?
10YY 30/106
00YY 74/053
3. Combining colors and curves with a repeat arch pattern
Don’t want a conventional arch on your walls? Get creative with this wall-painting technique. Paint a series of side-on arches on your wall in toning Timeless colours – one of our ready-made paint palettes that make it easy to experiment with complementary colour combinations. Creating interesting and graphic curves on your wall, this paint effect will give a graphic, modern look to any room.
Which colours?
10YY 30/106
00YY 26/220
00YY 74/053
4. Clever paint effect idea for an open plan living room
Once you’ve mastered this wall-painting technique, why stick at just one arch? In a large, open space, a series can make a real impact. Here, arches in Vivechrom Colour of the Year create a feature between floor-to-ceilings windows. Offset against warm ochre walls, they make a striking backdrop for a contemporary kitchen. You can create the same effect using a range of different colours, so be bold and experiment.
Which colours?
10YY 30/106
00YY 26/220
00YY 21/321