I know I say this all the time, but… FAVORITE PROJECT EVER. This statement wall was so much fun to create! I love the texture that it adds to our small bedroom. It feels instantly more cozy in our space.
I was inspired by this wall (by Numbered Street Designs). I found her wall was actually Ikea fabric adhered to the wall, but it sparked the idea for a large scale hand painted wall. I had no idea how much time this wall would take to execute, but I assumed it would be pretty intense. After living in our bedroom for a few months I knew it was what we needed to complete the room, so we went for it!
Before we started painting, we taped lines about 2-3 feet apart all the way up the wall. This was our way of making sure that the words didn’t get too slanted, even though we were going for an imperfect look. Each line was handwritten with pencil before any paint went on. If you’re nervous about your own handwriting, you could also use a projector and your favorite handwriting font like we did on this headboard. For the black paint we used Bewitched by Olympic. I recommend using regular latex wall paint in the same finish as your base color. We only used one coat of black paint, creating a more irregular and natural look.
Choosing the words to repeat was a little scary. I wanted something simple and personal. Eventually I settled on the words “I love you more than ever”.
We borrowed my dads big ladder and 3 days later… this wall was done! For this size wall, it probably could have technically been completed in one day, but it’s kinda an arm workout so breaking it up into smaller segments is probably best. 😉
I’m so happy with our new space. It makes a visual statement, but is still relatively simple. It’s perfect for us. I brought in a pop of color with these table lamps. Our side tables were handmade by our friend Josh (we’ll be sharing a DIY for them in the near future).
It’s the best feeling in the world to finish up one space at a time, week by week! We’re having the best time.
LOVE the wall….I really would be interested in making those side tables. I can’t see the whole thing, but you mentioned that you would be doing a DIY on how to make them later. I have searched your site and Josh’s, but I cannot find anything on them. Have you done a tutorial or even able to send more pictures of them so I can maybe figure it out?
Thanks so much, Chad
Of course, as soon as I posted this….I found the post.
https://abeautifulmess.com/2013/04/bedside-table-diy.html
Jennifer,
Sending you the biggest hug ever right now!
xxxxx- elsie
Love the wall, great idea. I’m going to start mine next weekend. Doing my favorite Bible verses on living room wall.
Are there any detailed steps somewhere?
Thanks
Linda
Elsie, I know that you will see this and it doesn’t even matter if it’s “published” but I loved this post, the look of it, and then I read the words…”I love you more than ever”… made me teary…My husband died three years ago, he had cancer… his last words to me were “I love you more than ever”.
thanks for your post. Made me smile.
I clicked through from Decor Hacks. Love this! Where is your bed from? Is it the Architecture from Room & Board?
Hey, Just wondering where your bedframe is from? I love the simple four poster type frame!
This is very cool; cute without being cutesy . I think it maybe my design hack for today. Thanks for sharing.
Hi there, did you get a black marker called bewitched from olympic. This is AMAZEBALLS!!!!
I’m inspired! Thank you!
Such a cool and unique idea! I love it!
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Wow! That looks like Sugarboo!
This is great! I did a similar thing for my sons blinds (? not sure if its the right word since I´m swedish, anyway its the thing you roll down infront of your window in the evening I´m after here), I bought a white blind (?) and a thick black pen and wrote his name maaany times, he really likes it. Cheap and funny
great idea! Simple, but definitely makes a statement.
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this is beautiful, i just wondered what type of brush you used to paint the words 🙂
This is gorgeous. Love it!
Great! Love the idea.=D
Holy moly you are amazing!
Wow,congrats on this huge project!
Looks like quiet hard work!
xoxo
Love it. There’s something so cozy and personal…and yet nonchalantly everyday-ish about using text in decor. Favorite. I did some curtains similar to this: http://brandnewwe.blogspot.com/2012/11/diy-dropcloth-curtains.html
choosing the text was the HARDEST part!!!
and yes, it has been my favorite project thus far in my home. I would love to do a wall…but I think I might be getting overly textual… 😉
This looks amazing!
Another Brillant creation!!! Love it!!