Modern living rooms use only very subtle wall colors.
emphasizes strong geometric shapes and muted, neutral colorization. These minimalistic elements are coupled with occasional asymmetrical shapes, curvature or pops of bright color to draw the eye in. Essentially, modern design uses subtle, angular backdrops to make visually interesting foregrounds more pronounced. To achieve this stylistic goal, a modern living room requires specific paint schemes. If you're new to modern design, the process might be confusing. However, some basic painting and design knowledge disambiguates modern painting, making it possible for even a novice to achieve good results.
Instructions
1. Protect wall surfaces with painter's tape, leaving the trim exposed.
2. Paint the trim white using a foam paintbrush and high-gloss latex paint. In modern design, neutral-colored trim helps accentuate a wall's crisp, angular qualities. White trim is a staple of modern design, but you could use a different neutral color, such as gray or black. However, darker trim tends to make the wall color appear bolder and brighter, so you'll need to make sure the wall color is very pallid. Provide 50 percent overlap with each brush stroke to avoid unwanted brush marks.
3. Apply a second coat, if necessary, after the first coat dries.
4. Remove the painter's tape after the trim has dried for 24 hours.
5. Apply painter's tape to the trim, leaving the wall surfaces exposed.
6. Paint the edges of the wall with a synthetic-bristle paintbrush. Use a subtle color and flat latex paint. The goal is to add a little color without distracting from modern furniture pieces and fixtures. Light blues and beiges work well in many modern living room spaces. If you used a dark color for the trim, use a very pale pastel on the walls. As with the primer, 50 percent overlap reduces visible brush marks.
7. Paint the main wall surfaces after you've painted the edges. Use a medium-nap paint roller, and allow 50 percent overlap to limit roller bead lines.
8. Apply additional coats, if necessary, after the base coat dries.
9. Remove the painter's tape after 24 hours.
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