While thinking on the marketplace theme, these images came to mind…cobblestones, bricks, awnings, wrought iron…vibrant colors in the form of flowers, vegetables, hanging plants…and plenty of people!
Due to the fact that The Grapevine is a multi-purpose space with tables and chairs being moved on a weekly basis to accommodate various activities, multiple accessories were not a viable option. So to begin creating an atmosphere of a marketplace we began with the best decorating tool out there…paint! Using paint to turn plain concrete blocks into stone and square support columns into brick.
l-r Sherwin Williams Keystone Gray 7504, Macadamia 6142,Artisan Tan 7540, Kaffee 6104, Wild Currant 7583 and Sommelier 7595. I don’t know the name of the existing wall color but it is close to SW Hopsack 6109.
The top four colors were chosen as the pallet for the stone. Staying within the shape and pattern of the concrete wall, I began to paint. There’s really not a formula for this look except to remember to keep it random. Continuing to vary the colors and keeping the whole wall in mind as you paint.
Using a 3″ wide flat paint brush, each block is painted a different mix of the four colors. Brown & gray, tan & cream, gray & cream, tan & brown…etc.
As you paint, your paintbrush will become mottled with different variations of the colors you’re using. This just adds to the variety of the “stone” you’re creating. The “grout” is the existing paint color.
That is amazing Sonya! I love your SW paint samples! Made that project very affordable I am sure!
Your paint samples are awesome and I sure result of your project work likes everyone. Interior is awesome and excellent work.
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Sonya, you are just full of talent! It looks great!
I am up at 2 am with my dog, and you have me wanting ice cream with chocolate and caramel syrup now! This is not good!!!!!!
Looks great. I actually painted the block walls in our church nursery pink and blue!
It really looks beautiful and the people love it. Keith has heard so many wonderful compliments! I can’t wait until the window treatments and awning are in place. 🙂
That is an amazing transformation Sonya! I love it. I got your email but just got to Dallas.
It looks great! Makes me tired looking at it…..especially the brick. They must have taken forever!
Sonya, you’re soooo talented! It looks great!!
That looks incredible Sonya! What a great idea and it totally transforms those walls. Can’t wait to see the rest of what you do to the space! 🙂
Vanessa
Hi Sonya, that looks beautiful! We are planning on finishing our basement….I think that maybe painting the blocks would would great!
have a wonderful day,
Regina
Well, it looks awesome Sonya! I just love it! And the idea to add the bricks in is just genius!!
Lou Cinda:)
You are certainly a master at what you do! The wall and pillars look great, girl! You are turning this ho-hum space into something interesting and wonderful ;). Hugs, Kim
Your faux stone looks fabulous. I can’t wait to see what else you add.
Traci
Truly an amazing project. You are so talented, lucky church. Can’t wait to see the awning, will be too perfect.
You did an absolutely amazing job. I love it. Very, very pretty!
That is awesome Sonya…what a WOW factor.
Wow, that looks amazing! So great that your whole community will be able to enjoy it~
This is amazing! so clever 🙂
I’m your newest follower – thanks for the inspiration!
That is gorgeous! They asked the right person to help! What did you use to do the support beams? Everything looks amazing.
That looks amazing! So easy and creative.
2027
WOW!! Just plain fabulous!!
I am sure that the folks at that Church love it… I am considering painting a whole wall fireplace… You inspire..
Thanks for sharing
Very nice. It really transformed the space and made it less industrial!
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Nicely done! I did something similar to my son’s bedroom walls, but dipped the perfect sized sponge in the mottled paint and stamped it on. Lots of work but still a neat turn out. I know, I KNOW how much work this was! 🙂
Donna
WOW that made such an amazing difference! Great job! That’s A LOT of hard work right there 🙂 Found your site on Shabby Nest link party. I’m a new follower 🙂