Paint Technique To Lighten a Dark Room

By

pinellas

You can make a 'wash' from white or off-white latex paint, thinned w/ water to a milky consistency.Wear gloves & use a rag or big sponge to wipe the wash over the painted walls in a circular motion - just like you were washing the walls.Start @ the top & work your way down to avoid drips.You just kind of rub it in - sort of like doing a wood stain.

This won't give a perfectly smooth result - it resembles smoke or mist.

HTH

By (Guest Post)

I recommend adding beige or white accents. that will really lighten up the room and give contrast to your dark blue. Curtains, photo frames, lamps, rugs plant pots. It will also make your room look very clean. I wouldn't touch the paint at all.
Jennifer CA

By

Maryeileen

You could buy inexpensive light colored curtains or blinds. If there is woodwork, paint that white, or a light color. You could also get a light colored bedspread/quilt to brighten up the room

By annmerree ,perth australia (Guest Post)

A friend had a very dark wall and wanted to lighten it a tad....so les got some paint 3/4 the strength and sponged lightly over top..wth the other paint showing through onlya little....looks great.