{"id":4547,"date":"2015-09-30T11:59:36","date_gmt":"2015-09-30T11:59:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/?p=4547"},"modified":"2015-09-30T11:59:36","modified_gmt":"2015-09-30T11:59:36","slug":"creating-optical-illusions-with-paint","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/creating-optical-illusions-with-paint\/","title":{"rendered":"Creating optical illusions with paint"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Paint is a relatively cheap medium that can be used to cover great expanses, whilst bringing a huge and varied range of colours to our interiors. It\u2019s also great for creating a sense of space, enhancing architectural details and creating optical illusions within our room designs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Defining zones<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>London-based photographer, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.alexander-kent.com\/\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Alexander Kent<\/a>, uses visual and conceptual tricks to explore physical boundaries and produce thought-provoking images as part of his Still Life photography. But we don\u2019t see why this great idea couldn&#8217;t be utilised to give a playful and quirky slant on room zoning in interiors.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Why not take a leaf out of his book and define specific room zones using paint? This would work particularly well in loft style or open plan interiors as a way to highlight certain areas and their functions.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com\/736x\/8e\/61\/3b\/8e613bc4a56f34ead62bd3f60143fc24.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"320\" height=\"407\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Optimising the art of illusion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s no denying that shelves are incredibly handy, but they can lack personality. Yes you could paint them to give them more character, but why not go one better and elevate the humble shelf from purely practical to double-take status with a little trickery?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Paint an interpretation of an ornate side table directly onto your wall, top with a shelf and let the optical illusion work its magic.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4551\" src=\"https:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/side-table-illusion-1.png\" alt=\"side-table-illusion\" width=\"280\" height=\"373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/side-table-illusion-1.png 450w, https:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/side-table-illusion-1-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>And when your bed is crying out for a headboard, get busy with the paint brush and create the illusion of one in the colour or colours of your choice.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.shelterness.com\/pictures\/cool-headboard-ideas-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Accentuating and creating architectural details<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As we mentioned before, paint can highlight architectural details as well as create them. Admittedly you might need to beg a massive favour from interior designer, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, to recreate anything this intricate, but a simplified version will still bring a sense of grandeur to folding doors and walls.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com\/736x\/38\/7f\/f5\/387ff5e24cc3d2d811e0c1663bca6aba.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"401\" height=\"267\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Accentuating some architectural details with paint is more achievable than others, such as this beautiful period staircase. The matching carpet is a nice touch too, but not mandatory obviously.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com\/736x\/9c\/8c\/cb\/9c8ccb24621b13f4e8be921966d9f6c0.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"335\" height=\"456\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Using paint to highlight doorways or mark entrances is an easy way to create instant drama and let the architectural details of your room take precedence. Vary the width of the painted border and the depth of colour to determine the level of drama you wish to create.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com\/736x\/66\/a4\/e7\/66a4e7c4b7da7f1feb02c70f0168b575.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"310\" height=\"414\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Expanding room dimensions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bring a sense of space and fantasy with a multidimensional optical illusion. Mirrors have long been used to increase the sense of space in interiors, but a realistic paint job can draw the eye and help us see beyond a room\u2019s dimensions.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Again you\u2019d need Laurence on speed dial to recreate this masterpiece, but you get the idea.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/o.homedsgn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/El-Palauet-Living-07-800x1188.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"330\" height=\"490\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If this painting malarkey is all too much, why not source a great geometric wallpaper or floor tiles to create your desired optical illusion instead? Here a wardrobe has been covered in Cole &amp; Sons wallpaper to give an interesting 3D effect.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com\/736x\/b3\/d5\/87\/b3d5878bbd024c1820b4e1327b62bec4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"325\" height=\"325\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>And these amazing geometric floor tiles successfully liven up an all-white bathroom.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com\/736x\/28\/bb\/d9\/28bbd9200ca5c3efef974abd73ffa48c.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"325\" height=\"489\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Paint is a relatively cheap medium that can be used to cover great expanses, whilst bringing a huge and varied range of colours to our interiors. 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