Afro Decor: Paint with imagination

Written by Elka Schaimberg
Wednesday, 14 December 2011 10:50

If the idea of experimenting with paint and colour feels a little scary, the exciting new Plascon Spaces Showroom in Johannesburg is the perfect place to start. Here, expert colour consultants will guide you through the planning and paint-choosing process, showing you exactly how your home or room will look before you even pick up a brush.

In the meantime, take a peek at some of Plascon’s colour trends to enhance and celebrate your space in 2012!

Feature wall

Creating a feature or accent wall is a simple way to give a room a dramatic focal point. It’s also a great way to inject some colour and personality into a room. Here, a minimalist kitchen is reignited by a feature wall in energising red.

As a basic rule, choose a wall that’s as plain as possible, without doors or windows that will break up the flow of colour. It may seem obvious, but adding high-impact colour will draw attention to your chosen wall – so make sure it’s a wall worth showing off. Then, to help bring out the best in a room’s design features and furnishings, choose a paint colour that will bring it to life.

Fun with stripes

If you like things a bit more on the playful side, and wallpaper is just way too much of a commitment, consider painting on some stripes! They create visual flair and are also perfect for creating a big impact on a not-so-big budget.

Wide horizontal stripes on a long wall can also give a small room the look and feel of a large area. Here, a small nursery has been modernised and made bigger with a cool grey-blue selection of stripes.

Dream bedroom

A long-lasting and luxurious matt finish inspires a look of sophistication. The sexy, slightly masculine-toned walls are given some oomph with rich plum tones, shimmery glass vases and unique crystal accents.

The purples of this colour scheme are complemented by the emerald greens of the cushions and bedside plants. Here, the magic of paint sets the tone for a dream bedroom.

For more inspiration visit the Plascon Spaces Showroom:
Shop 46c, Ground Floor, Design Quarter, Fourways