10 decorative painting techniques to try out — from geometric patterns to ombre walls

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The homeowners of this apartment could not decide on the colour of the walls, so they chose both!

Design: Eightytwo

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To achieve this stunning mural, the homeowner projected an image onto the walls and painted it accordingly.

Design: Belouk

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A whimsical touch to any room, the ombre painting technique gives any room a subtle, breezy feel.

Image: Dulux

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The striped feature walls of the living and bedrooms complement, rather than clash with, the striped upholstery of the sofas. The stripes also conceal a column the homeowners cannot tear down.

Design: Homeowners' own

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Don't like geometric tiles? Paint it on your walls, instead.

Design: JQ Ong

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Half-height backsplashes give you the opportunity to play around with paint colours, too.

Design: Museum Homes

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The designers matched the colour of the wall and grout.

Design: Paul + Pris

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The same colour was chosen for the feature walls in the master bedroom and bathroom, for a sense of continuity.

Design: Rust Architect

9/10

Always choose a darker hue for the bottom half.

Design: The Scientist

10/10

To achieve a colour blocking style throughout the home, the designers painted the door, too.

Design: Wynk; Collaborative