🎨 DIY Lime Wash for FREE | Using Regular Paint Samples
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- Опубликовано: 9 сен 2024
- If you have cream and dark brown water based paints in a matte finish you can create a Lime Wash look over an existing paint color. Let me show you how to dilute your paint, apply in crosshatches and blot the texture. Alternatively, you may use furniture waxes to achieve the look, shop your paint stash and see what you already have!
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This is turning out to be a totally free project AND I'm using up some of my paint samples that I have been storing for years! I win, win. Which team are you - Team Lizzy or Team Charlotte?
Team Lizzy for this room! Love it!
Charlotte! Love the wallpaper. My mom was ahead of her time. Our living room growing up was long and the walls were a coffee with cream color with beige drapes, an Irish linen cream sofa sectional near the fireplace. The other side of the room had a Chinese red brocaded with fringe and tifted couch with dark turquoise chairs the same material. It was just lovely.
That sounds amazing!
noted!
Lizzy!
Me at the beginning: "No, it's not going to work. Stop putting that paint on! Oh, now wax - for heaven's sake STOP!" Me at the end: "Oh, my gosh, that's beautiful. I'm totally going to do it. I can't believe the depth and interest!" The result was so unexpected. Great job!
Bahaha, You are the cutest!
Exactly what I was thinking while watching.
Your original paint color was beautiful but flat looking. Now it has much more depth and interest. The furniture is going to look so amazing with the new backdrop. Evolutionary artistry! I love it!
Thank you so much!
Although I am more linear like your husband I really like the treatment on your walls! It's feels almost like an aging technique.
PS...love that you are so inspired by Jane Austen. In 2015 I did a trip to England and stopped in Chawton for a couple of days and became pen pals with her great-grandphew 6x removed. It was such a wonderful surprise and a treasured time of our trip...He is a Knight...his brother owns Chawton Manor and all of the inherited properties. Jane's older brother was adopted by the Knights as they had no children.
Such an amazing vacation!
Oh my gosh, that is ah-mazing!
@@SheHoldsDearly Definitely a highlight!
That and winding the church clock of the rectory that the Bronte sister's father was the parish priest in Haworth.
I like it!
I don’t feel so bad now for always wanting to change things up 😅.
My poor husband comes home and he is not sure where he is.
I haven’t been brave enough to do creative things to my walls.
I’m thinking about wallpaper.
Thank you for sharing. Always fun to see what you do next!
Haha, I so understand!
I appreciate so much your ability to speak without using fillers such as uhhh and ummm. It drives me crazy. Also, you get to the point in your conversation with your audience. Thank you as it makes listening to your videos a great pleasure. .
Not too long ago everyone was inserting “like” every second or third word. It drove me nuts. I couldn’t understand when adults started to do the same thing. Everyone seemed to want to turn into an ignoramus - on purpose!
I am a retired interior decorative painter. I called this technique a "colorwash". It was always my favorite decorative technique and my clients , as well. I loved it's "old world" look.
I always used a soft colowash brush, floetrol , and cheesecloth. ( Just a few helpful tips). Although I am great at "cutting in" around ceilings and trim, I always taped off. It gives you more freedom of movement an a crisper line. It is funny to see how trends go in and out. I did a home at least every week in this technique 20 years ago.
I think we will see it resurge. I also love Venetian Plaster.
I felt the comment on how hard it can be to get good camera shots with dark walls. 😂 We have Hale Navy in our living room…and as much I love it…it’s definitely a struggle to film! I love how that wall turned out…and the dark wax is genius!!! I am now trying to decide where to try this in our home!! ❤ I always watch and rarely comment…you are my absolute favorite here on YT!
Thank you, you are the sweetest!
Team Lizzy for the win!! It looks wonderful!! That little bit of brown made such a huge statement!
Thank you, Melinda!
Team Lizzie absolutely! One of my most favourite films. ❤
I also sponge painted back in the day, and that's what it reminds me of. Not that I don't like it, but I've been there done that kind of thing.
I did have the feeling, too.
Oh me too! And I had it that way for too long…. Nearly long enough to be back in style again😆
So glad you decided on adding the brown wax. The room will look amazing ❤
Yes! Thank you!
It definitely needed the brown. Looks great!
I think so too!
I think the light blue is too light.
I love how adventurous you are, Sarah! I thought of lime washing my powder room when I was renovating, but I didn't want to fiddle with it. This is a nice alternative! ❤
Thank you so much!
That's gorgeous! I agree it looks better with the dark wax!
Thank you, Rachel!
I am glad you showed the movie inspiration, because I liked the walls before, but now I am team Lizzy. The brown made such a difference in mood.
Thank you so much!
@SheHoldsDearly
I'm glad you showed the movie clip too...I had never seen the movie or read the book. Now, I'm obsessed. I've watched every clip of the fabulous scenes, listened to every interview, and still can't get it out of my mind. I ordered the Pride and Predudice book. I'm a reader, I can't believe I've never read it before. I'm in my mid 80s. This Fall, I'll be sitting in my cozy chair with a cup of tea, an Edison bulb in my Tiffany lamp, a soft blanket over my legs that are propped up on my velvet ottoman, reading the genius of Jane Austen!❤
Thank you for enlightening this old woman......You really can learn something new everyday!
Love your posts. ❤❤❤
The music you chose was so relaxing! I want to redo my walls in living room., I think I will try to lime wash one wall and see if I (husband) would like it. Why do we have to think about if our husbands are going to like it, what do they know about design lol. Love all your videos
Thank you so much! xoxo
I’m going opposite of you! I had color and then painted it all Dove white. I looked at it for a year and said uh uh. I painted Soft fern green and am so much happier. I hear you about don’t be afraid, you can always change it. However I miss your green velvet sofa! I am up in the air about the lime wash look. You always make everything look so nice , so I will just trust you.
Isn't it amazing how our homes affect us?
@@SheHoldsDearly It is so true. ❤️
Personally, I like the touch of the dark wax. Gives it depth.
Thank you so much!
I am not a fan of color drenching but this technique really looks beautiful! In my opinion it tones down the color drenching enough to make the woodwork pop and the walls have so much age and depth all in a subtle and pleasing way.I really like what you did!
Yes, it does tone it down!
I love the added depth and faux texture - you really nailed the look! It’s more art than painting technique. Well done!
Thank you so much!
I love that you are fearless!! It looks beautiful 😍
Thank you so much!
Dang Sarah…Slow down and enjoy what you have created! It’s beautiful!
Haha! Thank you so much!
Team Lizzy but I do enjoy both homes. I love that your project was totally free. I always try to use what I have on hand.
Why do I want to do my 10 foot tall walls now?? It looks fabulous ❤❤!
Oh my gosh, I absolutely LOVE how the wall looks! That was a great decision!
Thank you so much!
Penelope is one of my absolute FAVORITE interior design inspired movies! Of course, anything Jane Austen, yes, but for a very different and absolutely fun inspo - Penelope gives me all the vibes! =)
Oh wow, I will have to check that out!
You just added that touch of whimsy the room needed! Bravo!!
Looks very rich. I like the depth it provides. I’m glad ( and surprised) you can paint over the wax. Our house is full of oil based paint so it’s a chore painting a base coat of Killz before getting to the good part of bringing color!🤪
Thank you, Helen! I love the depth, too!
Team Lizzie. I covet the wall treatments in the Bennett's home. In the 90's I did them all!! Frotage, sponging, raging, stencils, stripes, wallpaper and borders. Love it all, nice to see colour and texture again!
I definitely like it with the brown. Looks fantastic.
Thank you so much!
Team Lizzy.
Love your videos Sarah
I remember working our primary bedroom walls like this, a lil paint a lil wax, pouncing the rags, blending the colors..
am always your fan Sarah
Love your videos
Sorry I couldn’t really hear the beginning, the loved watching the bulk of your new process.
Thank you so much!
So beautiful and artistically done. For me the brown makes such a difference! Love it!💝
It looks really great. I love that it is your own design. It doesn't look like everyone else's walls. It actually reminds me of the mural in your bathroom. Thanks for all the inspiration!!
Thank you so much!
Sarah, I love that you are not afraid to change things up no matter what. I think it does look really rich and Old World. Paint is fun because it really can be changed at a whim if you end up wanting to do so, not that it isn't work, but we need to always follow our artistic visions I feel. oxJulia
Thank you so much!
Very lovely. The look is almost textured and very rich. Nice job.
Hi Sarah- it definitely needed the brown for added dimension. It looks lovely!❤
Love the walls!! It scared me when you said wax. I didn’t realize there’s a wax you can paint over. It’s got me thinking now, maybe I can spruce up my old painted kitchen cabinets! 🤔
Yes, I hope you try it!
Hi Sarah, i hope all that effort makes the filming process better for you in that room. It's much easier for us to be content with the efforts we put in at home, because we dont have to film it. That must be a struggle sometimes.
Thank you so much!
That came out beautiful! I get tired of everyone having all white, not that it doesnt look good, but this looks stunning with the dark furniture. My husband also has a degree in mechanical engineering and absolutely dislikes painting lol.
Thank you! Haha, I bet our husbands would get along!
I’ve done many washes on walls and it’s actually kinda fun to create the unique look! I do love the blue on your walls now. I like the cozy moody look👍❤️
Thank you, Cathy!
Team Lizzy…the results are very beautiful but quite labor intensive. Oh to be young again! 😉😀
Oh my! I love it! Sarah you are definitely a trend setter. I’m sure very soon lots of walls will be getting a version of this. And we seen it here first! TFS!
Thank you so much!
Pride & Prejudice is my favorite movie! Didn’t really notice your living room color is like that. Go with Bennet house.
Thank you so much!
In 2000 I sponged a wall in the master bedroom and did some ragging in the hall bathroom. I felt like I stepped back in time watching your project.
YES! It was taking me back, too!
The 90's are back! I for one love it! I still have old world plaster with aged glaze on my walls but I love Primtive decor. It needs the brown. More authentic looking. 😊 It is still beautiful!
It's beautiful! At the beginning of the video, I had my doubts. But when you added the dark wax I was in awe. Really like it!
Wow!!!
Beautiful ❤️
Thank you, Heather!
Very pride and prejudice! Love it!
Love it both with and without the dark wax- thank you for being the tester for using the wax on walls with paint- def takes away some of my own uneasiness and questioning before I start my own project!
It's pretty easy, especially if you don't want to go to the store for brown paint.
Love love and love it some more!!!! I love painting walls... you keep me inspired! Sweet Hubby of mine, he must love me 😆 🤣 We have a tiny house turned Growler for him to enjoy his cigars! I painted the door and windows a dk green and the house flat black. The door has a brass kick plate, doorknocker, and a brass light. The posts and porch ceiling are going to be oak gel stain! I'm so excited .... I'd love to join your design group someday!!! Keep'm coming....❤
Thank you so much! I hope you can join BTS, too! xoxo
I like it ! It’s hard to tell on video but I think I like it better without the brown. The blue without the brown reminds me of what some photographers and painters use as a backdrop for portraits.
We will see how long you keep it ! 😉
Thank you so much!
Oh my goodness! I love it! Love the brown at the end!
I had to smile because I do the same thing. Over 25 years ago I mixed glaze with paint and went over my dark walls for the age effect. It turned out beautiful and looked good with my white furniture. My walls were dark taupe. The glaze helped with the texture and extending the paint. There were different types of glazes then and only a small amount was needed. My son got use to me changing things and made a comment, “Was i tornado proofing the walls? 😂 it’s only paint and very fixable. Whatever you choose will be beautiful! ❤ And many years ago I painted a small room in a russet/brown color,, glazed over it and it turned out looking as an old brick. It was very pretty!
Your home sounds amazing!
I loved this video - everything about it! The walls are so lovely and add another layer of character to your room. I also loved the pacing of this video - the explanation on your porch, the humor, the process you went through - all these things matter when attempting anything new... at least for me it's true! And your background music was also so sweet and calming. It is just a lovely video to watch - Well done!
The perfect moody color.😍
Thank you, Sarah!
The walls look beautiful! Great job 👍 You are so brave and creative!
Thank you so much!
I can tell it’s looking wonderful! I’m curious how you feel about it completed! Looking forward to an update.
Thank you so much!
That reminds me of when we used to do the smushing technique with the plastic we would put over the paint then rub the plastic all over the making wrinkles then pull of the plastic and a marble effect so beautiful I always loved that technique
Yes! Looks old world!
Thank you, Lisa!
And honestly I really really adore your livingroom with the technique and with out, but also excited to see what you land on!❤ I still think of your chicken coop table and your brown plaid curtains, its been really fun watching you work through a space. I do alot of reworking spaces too so I feel less alone in that! 😅😂 best wishes thanks for all you do!
Our house changes daily, I love experimenting with decor! Thank you for your encouragement.
@SheHoldsDearly oh thankgoodness hahaha I'm the same way! and constantly question my creativity, contentment, and sanity it's just such a balancing act for me😆 hahaha so it's comforting some one with your talent goes through reworking too.
I have to say I had my doubts but I honestly love the effect of what you accomplished. Marilyn from Michigan❤️👏🏻
Thank you so much!
Team Lizzy! It's my and my daughters favorite movie! We both own the movie! Lol
So much more depth to those walls now. WOW!
I love lime wash and this looks very close to it. Very common to have beautiful lime wash in Europe. I love well love and not perfect homes, people are to obsessed with perfection in the US. Team Lizzy for sure. Have you ever looked into Amy Howard Home paints and patina's. I'm doing a old world technique on my front door right now with milk paint and wax. I love milk paint, the paint everyone used to make and paint with on their own, no VOC's or petroleum bases. This also does not look like a rag rolled wash, looks pretty with the wash and the clear wax for my taste.
Oh yes, I have met Amy and love her products! I love milk paint, too!
Love it. While I love the moody color trends, I feel they can be too heavy. I love your technique. It does bring me back to sponge painting era. Can't wait to see it all finished.
I think you are right on both accounts. Thanks for watching, Karen!
Bravo! Love it.... funny thing is I was nervous for Colby to come home too
The walls look amazing!
I’ve always noticed the interior/landscaping design while watching movies; often missing the real story of the movie!!
I love the aged look. You did a wonderful job! ❤
Thank you!
I really like this look. Beautiful color.
I can’t do this in my current home but when we move I am absolutely doing this !
Good morning from Oregon! It looks amazing!
Awww, you are so sweet, Michelle!
Keep looking up! 😊. Soon and very soon😊
I love this technique! It looks amazing!
Oh my god, team Lizzie ALWAYS!!!
Thank you so much!
This is so gorgeous! Team Lizzy all the way! Wow. I love this idea too because there is no texture!
Well great..... now I have to do this 😭😅 honestly so excited this looks great!
Thank you so much!
Reminds me of when I Sponge Painted my husbands office 30 years ago, Lol! But yours looks a lot nicer!
Oh yes, I remember those days!
All my walls have been slowly painted the same color off white. Sort of boring but I change everything else all the time so a steady background is for me.
Lovely results😊, I think you’d get a much different result of not dabbing with the rag.
Thank you, yes, you are totally right!
Absolutely love it. So stunning 😍
I love the new look! But it’s a lot of work and steps involved!
Thank you so much! It was easier than paint because there was no prep.
Oh my! I absolutely love it!❤🇨🇦
I like the brown ❤
I would mix the clear and brown wax for a middle hue
Team Charlotte… ❤
noted!
It does look more old world a bd gives depth to the walls. I liked it before but even more so now
Thank you, Anita!
You went from classy to not not not good😱welcome to the 80s
Haha, ok, noted!
Looks like you achieved your goal
Hi Sarah. I hope you read this and can answer my question. You inspire me and I'm grateful for all your content, especially your love for the Lord. My question is this--I have a pretty cabbage rose wallpaper in my powder room. However, it is vinyl and I hate that. I have 3 kids and taught lots of piano students in my home for years and I chose the vinyl many, many years ago for its durability. I can't replace it now and I'm wondering if I could do a lime wash or mod podge or anything else over the wallpaper to disguise the vinyl and dull it down a little. I would so appreciate your advice. Thank you. God keep you.
I think it looks nice.
Thank you so much!
It's gorgeous!
Thank you so much!
Sarah, you DO have an amazing creative design talent!!! My technical side is kicking up and so I need to ask "is the light blue" used the Country Grey Chalk paint listed in the "products"? If so, would it affect the end result if the 2024 pigment is slightly different than 2018/2019? The Purple Painted Lady explained why they changed. It appears this paint had a slight tinge of sage and now it uses greenish raw umber. What are your comments and would you suggest another paint color that matches the original pigment to use with your wall color?
I really like it!!
Thank you so much!
The camera people illuminated their faces in P&P. Their skin glistens and are the lamps in the room. So there is your contrast and lighting.
Also of of the background blues had sort of a metallic brightness to them. You might want to tweak your film to capture that to lighten them up to where they look more like your room.
Gosh, this is such a good point, thank you! So many factors!
You’re welcome. Keep us in the loop!
It looks really good....❤
Thank you so much!
I love it!
Im dealing with this same issue. Went for dark academia with very dark grey matching our couch. 2 yrs later, I'm not sure about it. 1920s house with heavy texture (dont know what to call it wish I could send it to you) so it felt hard to pick color based on this texture. We live in ND and want a little house on the prairie/pride and prejudice/ meets sarah plain and tall/cottage feel. I have 11 landscape paintings in my living room so it was hard to pick a color to make those pop and not compete. But the dark grey is just so dark. My husband loves it me and my daughter are feeling more creams now. He says thats not dramatic enough based on the texture we need to make it look intentional. Theres no way to cover the texture for now. One income. So it is a bully. I dont know how to achieve our goals with these variables. This painting technique may help. Also bring in warmth and brown has helped a bit. But I still dont know what the next step should be.
Yes, see if this technique helps!
@colemansinacottage7701 Maybe it is the gray that is the problem, it can be too cool of a color. Maybe try a saturated and dark brown, which would warm things up, but also be moody and dramatic like you seem to need.
@cynthiafisher9907 great intuitive answer! Thats crazy because we did a delicious dark brown for our bedroom and it was perfect 🥰
I believe you need the dark mixed in.
Thank you so much! Yes, I agree!