Friday 27 July 2012

Creative wall painting

Tucked away in the South Downs lies the 18th century farmhouse, Charleston. Once home and retreat to the Bloomsbury group the house now attracts many visitors due to it's unique interiors. Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant were responsible for transforming an ordinary farmhouse into something of international importance. Almost every surface has been cleverly painted and decorated, whether calculated or not, and has achieved a highly personalised and decorative interior. Bell's and Grant's work provides many inspired ideas on how to transform your own house.

Brush and sponge work the walls of the dining room at Charleston
Source:  Charleston Farmhouse website



The dining room at Charleston
Source: Getty Images
The hand painted and sponged walls in the dining room are particularly effective and provides a surprisingly cosy look without being gloomy. Paintings, furniture and the large fireplace provide breaks in what could be an over-powering wall design. This pattern would also be great for a snug or bathroom. Why not change the colours to suit your taste?




Charleston dining room.
Source: Charleston Farmhouse Website









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