Painting a Textured Look wall

This wall finishes up with very subtle colors, and the end result resembles a painted textured wall. Without the texture. I like the way it opens up the room without being boring.

1. Paint the wall with a very dark primer. I started with brown primer. I rolled it on.

2. Sponge on a light lavender color over the primer. - then take a small brush and paint the edges solid with it.

3. Wipe on a parchment color. Use your sponge, but rub, don't dab. This will go over both previous colors, and each will show through the very thin layer of paint you're putting on. (semi-gloss)

4. Dry brush over the wall now, using white. (satin) On the edges, where the lavendar paint is solid, more white on the brush then blend it in to the center where there will be just enough white to hit the high spots left by the primer roller.

This is done in a very small bathroom and it does add interest when you have to stare at a wall.