How to: Creative Paint Effects for Walls

I love wallpaper but this can be an expensive way to decorate your rooms! I started wondering if you could use paint to create the same effect and I am pleased to see that you definitely can!

Here are some of the 'best from the rest':

Stencils

	Damask Design Home Dzine		Art Deco Detailing Home Dzine
	Metallic Design Home Dzine		Tapestry Walls Home Dzine
	Large Stencil Home Dzine		Twig Design Home Dzine
	Sunflowers Home Dzine

Stripes, Gingham and Chevrons

	Gingham Effect Home Dzine		Stripe Effect Home Dzine
	Stripe and Damask Effect Home Dzine		Chevron Stripe Effect Home Dzine
	Stripe Effect Sal Vaglica at This Old House Magazine		Stripe Effect Tutorial House Painting Tutorials
	Chevron Effect Offbeat House & Life

Artistic Effects

	Cloud Effect Home Dzine		Wood Grain Home Dzine
	Block Effect Home Dzine		Bamboo Effect Home Dzine
	Stone Effect Home Dzine		Colour Blocking Style At Home

Painting Effects (General)

	Colour Wash Home Dzine		Dragging Effect Home Dzine
	Strie Effect Home Dzine		Sponging Effect Valspar Paint

Theresa Shockley at Yahoo Voices has detailed how to make various paint effects on wall.

Art for Your Walls has also shared their paint effect techniques.