Use decorative painting to:
- Accent wall in entry
*Create an accent wall in an entry, dining room, or bedroom.
*Highlight a fireplace or large crown moldings.
*Transform plain columns.
* Highlight niches or entertainment centers.
*Create a dramatic backdrop for art work.
*Further a theme or motif, tie elements of a room together.
*Compliment a style such as Tuscan.
* Add the illusion of depth, height, or space to a room.
*Tie in 2 or more colors in a room or adjoining rooms.
- Faux finish on fireplace
*Give new life to old hardwood floors.
*Liven up your block fence or your cement patio.
Ways to personalize with decorative painting:
*Add a border.
*Add words! A name or a phrase.
* Add a “faux” window with a view to whatever your heart desires!
*Repaint an old piece of furniture to match you decor.
*Have your shiny brass hardware redone in a bronze or pewter finish.
Olde World Style
*Paint a faux finish or an all-over stencil above or below a chair rail.
*Paint clouds on a ceiling.
*Add a relief (raised) stencil to your dining room ceiling for a dramatic effect.
*Add stripes, vertical (for the illusion of height) or horizontal (for the illusion of width) to a room.
*Create interest and fun in a child’s room with mural accents or an all-over mural!
Renaissance Home Art 
