Decorative paint techniques
We’re not sure where to start with this one. During the 1980s and 1990s, savvy DIY-ers set about defining a whole new era of paint effects – from making rag rolling brushes from torn strips of cloth, to creating mottled patterns with sponges and stenciling quirky border patterns.
That’s right, textured paint techniques were all the rage and remnants of the craze can still be seen in homes today. Now’s the time to brush these pattern effects off for good.