Flashing Blue Skies
There is beauty
everywhere we look. Even if the current days seem dark and scary as every
country, state, county, and city is on some level of quarantine and isolation.
In fact, as I write this in isolation in my own home in SW Florida, I’m sitting
on my lanai listening to my parakeets happily chirp, the pool gurgle, and a
breeze ruffling through the trees. The view is beyond glorious with bright
sunlight beaming across the canal and lighting up a deliciously blue sky chock
full of fluffy marshmallow clouds. And it’s the sky that is once again the
inspiration for today’s art focus.
A recent client
wanted to give her home an updated color palette with a peaceful serene feel.
Golden tan walls were changed to a windswept white. Dark chocolate walls were
repainted to peaceful turquoise. And a plain white dining ceiling was faux
painted to seem as if the roof was torn away giving a full view of skies above.
Before & After
Before the ceiling
was plain white with a harsh brown stripe. The ceiling now sports pearlized
blues and creams. An extra effect was added with a coat of Blue Flashing
effects paints. When the dining lights are on it gives an ethereal romantic feel to the
room:
Here's a closer look:
The skies the limit when it comes to ceilings. For more sky inspired ceilings and walls see our album Sky Faux Finishes
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