AboutRebecca Bushner Expertise Specifying paint/coating colors or materials for interior or exterior of buildings including residential and commercial spaces. I also do graphic design & color marketing. I'm the current president of the Internaitonal Association of Color Consultants/Designers North America (IACC-NA), a former Color Marketing Group chairholder, and an award-winning fine artist.
Experience I've been officially a color consultant for 7 years, a designer and researcher (tableware design) for about 10 years. I have my own color consulting/graphic deisgn business in Arizona.
Organizations IACC-NA: International Association of Color Consultants/Designers, North America.
Publications NAFEM (North American Association of Food Eguipment Manufacturers, Ceramics organizations.
Education/Credentials BA in fine art, MBA, and have taken the full International Association of Color Consultants/Designers seminar course and oral exam.
Question Two years ago I pulled all the wallpaper off my walls. Have never gotten around to doing anything with them till now. I have a painter coming tomorrow. He tells me that smooth walls are out and texture is in. I love the idea of texture in my kitchen/dining, but really never thought I would do it in my living room. My walls are all white and I will be going with a gold color with a faux finish in the dining room. Should I texture the living room or leave the room smooth? The layout of my house consist of coming into the entry way and being able to see the living area. The kitchen/dining room is to the left through a doorway. I will also texture the entry way.
Answer Hi Brenda
Texture is in the eye of the beholder…..in other words, it’s “in” if you like the look. Textured walls are not trendy, they are classic; it really depends on where you live and the style of architecture of your home. Most new homes in the USA have a knock down texture on the walls. If your painter is a texture expert, have him do a texture. Lighter textures are easier to deal than super heavy ones when repainting later. Not a drawback, just something to think about.
Texture can be done in any room. But if you plan a special effect (aka “faux”) finish in the dining room, keep the walls smooth or almost smooth, it will be easier to do depending on what kind. There are also textured paints such as Lime Wash (Portola Paints) and American Clay finishes that don’t require the wall be textured before application. Have fun with your walls!
reb
