21 Dec
A RM64 Room Make Over!
Don’t feel like spending a few dollars to spruce up a boring room? A simple make over on an accent wall can help to jazz up your space which I gladly did. And in my case, I spent only RM64!
Here’s How
Step 1 – Select the Right Colour for Your Room
The first step for DIY room painting is to select the right colour. Need help from the professional? Just click on the colour scheme help in http://www.nipponpaint.com.my. Follow the steps to get personalised support form their professional colour consultant.
What you’ll need:
Nippon Odour-less premium all in 1 (colour: Zinnia Ruffles 7124T: RM58)
paint brush:Rm2.70 (for finishing)
masking tape:RM1.50
manila card:RM1.6
sponge:RM0.30
2)prepare the walls for painting
Inspect the wall surfaces for cracks, holes and any loose plaster. If necessary, repaint the wall for a nice smooth finishing. You can view Nippon Paint’s range of high quality paint for interior wall here.
3) Print/draw the desired decorative wall graphics in a variety of sizes and shapes. These can uniquely spruce up your space and bring in new atmosphere.
4) Paste the print outs in a piece of manila card and cut the stencil using blade over a cutting mat.
5) Remove curtains and fixtures, place all furnishings in the middle of the room and cover with dustsheets. Be sure to cover and protect the edges of tiles by masking it with newspapers.
meet my lil’ assistant. I made the paper hat, cute eh??
6) Stick the stencil onto the wall using a masking tape and press firmly. dip the sponge onto the paint and dab off excess paint. Stripple the paint through the stencil evenly. remember to use the least sticky masking tape that won’t leave a sticky residue on surfaces, and it’s easy to remove when the job is complete.
painting is so much fun!
taaadaaaa! the finished product!
Actually I felt quite accomplished that I did it with minimal mishaps (I nearly knocked over the paint bucket but my sis saved me! phew!). The rooms look gorgeous and new! I’ve never thought that it would be so fun and so easy!
For more DIY ideas, please visit Nippon Paint’s website and look for creative wall painting.
Posted by Sherry on December 21, 2009 at 11:50 am
wow I love it, is so pretty!
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Posted by Miu on December 21, 2009 at 12:28 pm
CUTE!! cute hat!! love ur flower deco.. !!
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Posted by Shima on December 21, 2009 at 2:52 pm
hi, i love what u did to ur room. sweet! i’ve been planning to do the same to mine but can’t seem to find nice stencils on the internet. may i know where u get the ones u used in this post, please? or maybe u can suggest any link that i can get nice stencils from.
thanks in advance.
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kampungboycitygal Reply:
December 21st, 2009 at 10:11 pm
hi shima. i bought most of the stuff from a book store. the paint is from Nippon Paint and the graphic is from Nippon paint’s website
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Posted by KY on December 21, 2009 at 3:03 pm
oOoo simple and pretty!
KY´s last blog ..Nippon Paint Makeover – design and execution by Haze Long
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Posted by Gerrymoon on December 21, 2009 at 4:32 pm
Wow! It’s great!! Thanks for sharing with us!!
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Posted by Christine on December 21, 2009 at 7:35 pm
very girly dear
and weiyeeng is definitely a good assistant right?:)
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Posted by ai wei on December 22, 2009 at 9:45 am
very very sweet n nice!!! wei yeeng’s hat very cute!
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kampungboycitygal Reply:
December 22nd, 2009 at 12:32 pm
Kampungboy: Haha Aiwei, Citygal 1 lagi cute! She didn’t post it oni.
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ai wei Reply:
December 22nd, 2009 at 6:07 pm
yerrr… never show out de ?!
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Posted by Ciki on December 22, 2009 at 2:35 pm
waaow.. very pink hor?
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Posted by Suxan on December 22, 2009 at 3:14 pm
alternatively you can use wall decals. i bought mine here http://www.somethinurby.com. save time and also can remove & change design later.
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Posted by tummythoz on December 22, 2009 at 5:55 pm
Chose curtain first or wall design? =D
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Posted by lingzie on December 22, 2009 at 7:37 pm
i love your design!! and for only rm64? definitely a steal. i really wanna do some re-decorating to my room too but im such a klutz i’l afraid i’ll kill my walls or something…
but still gonna kepo at nippon’s website to look look see see! hehehe
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Posted by Simon Seow on December 23, 2009 at 1:30 pm
ya, unlike KY’s one s complicated but damn nice lol
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Posted by Huai Bin on December 23, 2009 at 5:43 pm
Your makeover looks good! Feels cheery.
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Posted by sayahappyslalu on December 24, 2009 at 12:11 am
nice.. i like pink!
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Posted by zawzal on December 25, 2009 at 10:13 am
not bad. Simple and yellowww!
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Posted by edwin on December 26, 2009 at 2:02 pm
NIce!!
U have a very good creativity..
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kampungboycitygal Reply:
December 26th, 2009 at 4:43 pm
edwin: tq. very simple work haha
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Posted by goingkookies on December 26, 2009 at 5:42 pm
good idea!!
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Posted by Tilmiz on December 30, 2009 at 5:22 pm
So cute, nice works….
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Posted by nikel on January 6, 2010 at 5:36 pm
pinkish warm color i like most in paint
Nikel Khor
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Posted by Lizz on January 12, 2010 at 5:45 pm
OMG!!!! its really nice babe!! wonderful colour
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kampungboycitygal Reply:
January 12th, 2010 at 10:29 pm
thanks lizz
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Posted by KwOnG FeI on January 17, 2010 at 5:44 pm
seriously, it is really creative..
keep it up..
perhaps the whole house.. haha
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Posted by readers on January 18, 2010 at 9:23 am
Personally, I like your design. Simple and nice. Just that I am so lazy to paint it myself
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kampungboycitygal Reply:
January 19th, 2010 at 9:27 am
aha u should! mine is the easiest design
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Posted by elyana on January 24, 2010 at 3:04 pm
hye! its awesome! =)
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kampungboycitygal Reply:
January 25th, 2010 at 6:04 pm
thx thx
less is more
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