31 Day Challenge- Glazing A Stairwell

Much of my summer has been spent helping my neighbors and friends with their individual color analysis and decorating. The summer started with helping one neighbor that I have advised for color coordination in and out of her house for over a year. We started this time with a hands on project. Mostly I just go in and give her color  advise (which she usually takes and is happy with) and she has somebody else do the “dirty work”, but this time I recommended a technique that they didn’t know how to do. We wanted something unique. I used this same technique on our old house and it was wonderful in our stairwell. Fingerprints are camouflaged (which is why I did it) and I loved it.

She wanted something practical that would also make a statement. We were all pleased with the results and thought it turned out amazing. This technique is done using a “wand”.

A wand is a double sided paint roller with a special two sided tray so that 2 different glazes can be used at the same time to create a marbled look. The pictures can’t do justice to the real life effect.
It was challenging to get a real good picture since we are subject to the lighting of a stairwell.

The effect is quite dynamic and makes a statement. It was amazing how well the carpet looked with the walls once it was installed.