Layers of Meaning... DIY Chevron Wall

I've seen quite a few people painting chevron patterns on their walls....& yes, I like it! Maria from Layers of Meaning & her husband have done just that by taking on this DIY project.  Personally, I think it creates an interesting impact to her living room...and perhaps in my next home, I will think of trying something similar. 


This is a great option for those of you who are SCARED to death of wallpaper!! I know this process of painting stripes, chevrons etc. may take a awhile, but from Maria's results I think it's well worth it! You can ALWAYS paint over it if you don't like it right??  And for all you MARRIED ladies....ask your husbands for a helping hand.  You can see all the pics & read more about it on her blog








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29 comments

  1. now thay is a labor of love!
    looks wonderful!

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  2. wonderfuuullllll post!why don t you write about glass roofs?I would love to read a post from u with this topic!
    a biiiig kiss from me
    p.s.u made my day!

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  3. Love how modern the stripes feel - I guess you would need a very steady hand (and husband!)
    ~ Carolyn

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  4. It takes me to the 70's. I am sure it works in some rooms, not a whole room.

    Tiffany
    http://liferequiresmorechocolate.blogspot.com

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  5. The wall looks great! Very chic!

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  6. That looks like a lot of work but so worth it !

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  7. a very good option indeed! I want to paint stripes on my dining room wall :)

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  8. It looks gorgeous! You've inspired me to do that in my living room too. Great job!

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  9. I LOVE IT! It looks amazing. My first thought was that it was wallpaper. Love the neutral color with bold design.

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  10. I'm in love with chevron...what a fantastic idea!

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  11. That's one intimidating DIY, but it looks fantastic!
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  12. what a fantastic idea. thanks for sharing!

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  13. This took a lot of patience. More than I'll ever have but it came out beautiful.

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  14. Oh my goodness I love it. I'm so afraid of taping straight lines!

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  15. Wow, that seems like a lot of work but it looks amazing!

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  16. That looks great, and makes such a statement!

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  17. Looks like hard work but it's BEAUTIFUL!

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  18. It is like the DIY Imperial Trelis over at the Hello Gorgeous Blog. It looked sooo tedious but the results were fab! I wish I had the patience for something like that hehe.

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  19. Very cool!
    I've seen several chevron DIY projects around there... I did one myself, http://adventuresindressmaking.blogspot.com/2010/01/i-am-so-proud-of-my-diy-zig-zag-rug.html,
    and it and a few others are on Design Sponge and around...
    http://makeundermylife.com/diy-gold-chevron-paintings/
    and
    http://www.sunset.com/home/weekend-projects/chevron-pattern-how-to-00400000043459/page5.html

    There are different tools you can use... tape works, but I found that freezer paper worked best on fabric for my rug.
    I looove chevron patterns!

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  20. Love this look soo much!!! :)
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  21. Jen! Thank you for the post!
    Everyone - thank you for the lovely comments! It was indeed labor intensive but so worth it. We love it!

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  22. She did a great job! Kudos to both her and her hubby!

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  23. wow. that is awesome!!!!!!!

    have a great weekend!
    xo

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  24. such a simple concept! why can't i think of these things... but i guess thats why i scour blogs like yours! thanks! visit me @ carlychris0515.blogspot.com

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  25. My husband and I are dying to do this chevron look in our hallway - we got a professional quote and it was $1500! I sent him this post to inspire him that we can do this as a DIY project!

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  26. Love it! Hard work at its best.

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  27. Oh I did this in my studio- although it's quite a different look :) -looks so lovely in that livingroom

    I like super-bright for where I work!

    http://www.cozylittlecave.com/2009/11/studio-zig-zag-wall-treatment.html

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