How I created a patina wall

I’ve been planning a big project for a while. My feature bedroom wall. I always wanted a natural concrete wall in my room but trying to create this on drywall is a hit or miss. I researched other techniques I could do with paint and stumbled upon a patina effect. It was beautiful and matched the aesthetic I wanted!

My inspiration came from this image from Zara Home. (Photo Credit)

I started off as any normal paint project would by taping off the walls. I had chosen my paint colours courtesy of Valspar at B&Q. I decided to use a mix of Gentle Fawn, Creamy Latte and Fresh Narcissus. This would give me the natural stone colour I needed. I also grabbed an artist sponge from The Range, you can grab it here.

Still taken from Jeanne d’Arc Living video

I can’t take credit for the technique as it’s been done by many before me but I used this tutorial by Jeanne d’Arc Living as the basis for my wall art.

By the first areas I felt like I made a mistake. It seemed so dark and totally not what I expected but I persevered with it and it started to really take shape!

I started to really find my groove with the technique and the right amount of water to paint mixture. I found that when I thought the paint was too thin it was actually just right to blend on the walls.

Above is the final result and I couldn’t be happier with the final result! It’s so unique and although not to everyone’s taste, beautifully imperfect. Now I can start bringing in new home accessories for Spring to tie in my new wall to decor! The overall process took just under 7 hours due to the size of the wall but it was totally worth it. If you’re feeling bold why not try it out or if a whole wall is too much, grab a canvas for a unique piece of art.