1. If you can't afford it, do it yourself. Can't afford wallpaper? Here the wall was painted in a striking graphic pattern. No expensive wallpaper needed!

An extra set of bed sheets. Want to give your bedroom an eclectic feel without too much effort? Buy an additional sheet set and mix the two. Pair textured white pillowcases with a patterned sheet or mix up two sheet sets in complementary colors. Have some fun with it.

What makes a high-quality paint?For those who have used both high-quality and less expensive paints, the difference between the two is clear. "Some cheaper paints look chalky or more plastic-like," says Storey. "Also, how the paint feels, or the 'hand' of the paint, can make a big difference aesthetically." More expensive paints can be easier to apply, hide imperfections better, last longer, have more vibrant colors and make washing easier — all due to the higher-quality ingredients in each batch. If you're looking for a single type of paint that's "the best," it depends on what you're looking for. The Paint Quality Institute evaluates paint on different qualities according to brand. Some brands are better at hiding flaws, some on flow and leveling, and others on adhesion. Each brand has its own unique balance of characteristics. If you want to play it safe, choose the top-quality item from the brand you're interested in.Still hesitant about spending the extra cash? Buy samples of several different types of paint and see if you can tell the difference. "While a gallon of Fine Paints of Europe paint might cost you $40 per gallon, the coverage will be superior, and you may be able to cover the surface in fewer coats and stretch the time between costly future repaints," says Storey.Buying a good paint won't solve all your problems, though. "A good paint job is only as good as the preparation," says painter Alex Davison. "That tends to be approximately 60 percent of the work. A quick prep with the best paint won't last."

design

crazy

Painted graphic

Love the painted design that can be accomplished with tape.

Nice wall

Graphic for wall

Bedroom

I like the design. Modern but not overwhelming

图案，墙

Paint

Headboard....?

Pintura paredes

Pattern, I can do this!

I love how they worked with such a small space and it still looks clean and comfortable. The design on the wall is just enough to make it interesting but not cluttered

I like the accent wall, it's very different from your regular bold color walls and random "matchy matchy" patterns

Wall design

headboard

i love the graphic print on wall.

cream/gray graphic wall

wall

Paint pattern - cheaper than wallpaper

Like the wall design

very cool wall application

Great

Wall painted in striking graphic pattern

accent wallpaper wall

tape and paint wall

patterned wall

Can color lock or stamp walls in kids room to create unique looks

I love the scale of this pattern

wall

Chain link for guest room

The Wall

wall paint

Wall

開發各種造型油漆膠帶！！

instead of wallpaper - paint accent wall darker with tape marks

headboard

The wall

Wall

sheets

Paint design

Ronald

PAINTED PATTERN

beautiful paint for bedroom

hi

pattern

Stencil front room

HEADBOARD

budget conscious, striking finish - paint used to achieve pattern.

I like this for the bedroom

I like the bedding, the sheets give it a pop of color

mirrored wall design motiff

Link pattern

Wall painted with striking graphic

wall

paint design

Tape off a pattern and roll on the love...

Pattern on wall for dining room

colour

paint-2

Leintuch

For Holly......big chains!

bedroom and pattern on the wall... possible DIY

DIY wallpaper!!

feature wall

sciana we wzory

walls

gr8

color

walls

Great Paint idea. Try in Living room with contasting sheen

pattern

pattern

wall pattern

Paint on wall pattern

gray color combo with the red brick wall. Also the pattern on the gray wall

wall design

Wall Design

cool stencil

natural wooden head board and painted pattern wall combo...

west wall 1st floor

COOL WALL

Wall

Eslabones

Stencil

Nice moderm design... Cute...

Adds interest for little money!

Wall paint

Wall design

geometric wall paint

i like the design for the wall behind our bed.

Den wall

headboard

Bedroom

head board is cool

Love the bold print under a neutral cover

paint idea lactice design

wall

wall

paint

paint design

great stencil

great stencil

wall

wall

easy paint mural

wall paint idea

I like the large wall graphic. Do this in my office. But in a more subtle way. I think.

headboard

paint design

Jon s dining

Headboard.

Great design to keep in mind

wall

bed and bedding

would love to do this to my bedroom wall

Wallpaper

accent wallk bedroom

Rockin wallpaper.

need wall painting design

this is an interesting pattern for a wall. I wonder if it would work on the wall one encounters upon entering the apartment which first confronts the door to the powder room (bad feng shui) and needs to be disguised (ideally with a mirror or something shiny)

Painted pattern

Gary and white WALLS LOVE IT MARIO

big impact and simple

design

Dinding yang dicat sendiri

graphic design painted on wall

Nifty headboard.

paint

Guest bathroom tile graphic pattern

Paint

headboard

wowww.... mast

Stenciled wall

wall

TTOWN WALL

spare bedroom

painted wall feature wood headboard

master bedroom

Stencil for wall

The wall

Accent wall

paint

Design grey wall

wall design for mstr bdrm

bold graphic pattern aaaaaaaaand wooden headboard! perfect!

Wall design with paint

diy wall design

love the accent

love headboard

possible design of divider in wood

Wall

bed

Wall paint in bedroom

wall painting

love the dark wood planks above the bed

nice feature wall

The perfectly straight chain links bring uniformity to the room. Good for solid structure reasurrance feeling.

that wall

peinture chambre

Loveee

the wall design is great

wall painted

its looks very cozy

Large design

Accent wall in dining room

headboard

Sorta cool

Wall painted into a pattern resembling wall paper.

Wall idea

wall stencil

Bedding

Headboard

painting

sheet set

wall pattern!

wall art

can paint a wall instead of using wallpaper.

Wall stencil

the sheet

wall ideas

Accent wall

Headboard

Pattern on the wall

for closet doors

I like the wall

Graphic paint

The stencil on the wall has a nice geometric feel, and it's eye-catching & interesting.

Headboard

graphics

The Paint Quality Institute evaluates paint on different qualities according to brand. Some brands are better at hiding flaws, some on flow and leveling, and others on adhesion. Each brand has its own unique balance of characteristics.

Pattern

wall pattern

headboard

paint quality institute