Hi Friends,
This has probably been the project that I’ve been most excited about doing since I moved in. I’ve seen tons of inspiration floating around the web, like these great projects here, here, and here, but I wanted to make it my own. One way I did that is by using all of the colors that will be utilized in different rooms in the house. Another was to have it fade out and not have a specific pattern. The final way I made it unique was to do it in the stairwell of my house. Do I have a slight fear of heights now? Yes. Did I accomplish what I was going for? You bet.
Let’s jump right into the tutorial!
Start with a clean canvas. Dust out any cobwebs, scrub any marks off, and paint two coats of your base color on your walls. Let dry.
Using a tape measure, find the center of your wall. Taking painter’s tape, divide the wall into two sections. You do always have the option of starting at a corner and working from there, but you run the risk of having a weird honeycomb sliver or a too large border. I don’t recommend it. By doing it this way your wall will be symmetrical.
To make your template you can use my free printable here. Print, cut out, and cover both sides with painter’s tape. While most templates are made of something more durable like cardboard or foam core, I wanted a flexible template that would allow me to get in the corners and crevices. To consistently make sure that your template stays straight I highly recommend taping a level to it.
Starting either above or below the dividing tape, place your template. At first I was going to have the tip of the hexagon meet the corner, but I changed my mind quickly. It’s really difficult to get your angles lined up correctly and I wasn’t liking the look of it. I decided to fold my template in half (where your flexible template comes in handy!) and was really happy with the outcome.
Continue the entire way up and down your wall.
I knew I didn’t want a distinct pattern, so I just kind of taped wherever my heart desired.
Once I was happy with the design, I began painting. As I said, I used the colors that are in my color scheme. Use whatever colors float your boat! Paint a second coat if necessary and let dry.
Once completely dry, remove the painter’s tape.
I did the exact same process on the upper portion of my stairwell and I love how the entire wall turned out. Ninja loves it too, in case you were wondering.
The colors I used were all in an eggshell finish. When I moved in all of the walls in my home had a plaster job with a glossy finish. The glossiness of it really drew attention to the not so pretty walls. By using an eggshell finish it’s really toned down the appearance. And now with this accent wall, I feel like people will be focusing on the design and not the just wall that the design is on. ;)
What do you guys think?! I just love looking at it. How would you incorporate the honeycomb pattern in your own home? Let me know below!
The parties I’m linking up to are Show and Tell, Creative Collection, Show Me Saturday, Nifty Thrifty Sunday, That DIY Party, Making Monday, Frugal Crafty Home Blog Hop, Tutorials & Tips, Mad Skills, Do Tell Tuesday, Plucky’s Second Thought, Savvy Southern Style, Coastal Charm, Work It Wednesday, I’m Lovin’ It, Simple & Sweet Fridays, Crafty Fridays, Pin Junky Pin Party, Pretty Preppy Party and Best of the Nest.
Oh my goodness! This turned out completely amazing!! How cute!
Thanks for joining the Link Up this week!
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Thanks so much, Jess! It was a daunting task to take on but I’m so incredibly happy with the way it turned out!
It looks like all that hard work was worth it! Thanks so much for sharing this at the Frugal Crafty Home Blog Hop!
Carrie This Home recently posted…How To Combat Procrastination
Thanks, Carrie! It definitely was!
XO, Chelc
Absolutely fabulous! Great tutorial for how you created this wall!
Ashley ~ 3 Little Greenwoods recently posted…Frilly DIY Fondue Sticks
Thank you, Ashley!
XO, Chelc
It makes the whole room so FUN–love it! Thanks for linking up to the Pretty Preppy Party!
Christy @ 11 Magnolia Lane recently posted…Our Favorite Decorating Trends in Tile, Stone & Wood
Thanks so much, Christy! It definitely does. I can’t stop staring at it. ;)
XO, Chelc
This is so cute! I love the colors, this would look great in my game room to really bring it all together.
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Thanks, Rachel! It really made the downstairs flow into the upstairs so I’m sure it would look awesome in your game room!
XO, Chelc
Wow – I can’t imagine how long that took you – I love how it turned out! And the way that you made your template flexible was so smart. I would imagine that everyone who comes into your house is blown away. Thanks so much for sharing your project on Best of the Nest!
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Thank you so much, Kris! It surprisingly didn’t take too long, just an afternoon for each section!
XO, Chelc
Great project! Thanks for sharing it at The Pin Junkie! I’m stopping by to let you know that your honeycomb accent wall is being featured today in a roundup of home decorating ideas.
Bonnie @ The Pin Junkie recently posted…Easy Home Decorating Updates
Wow, thank you so much, Bonnie!
XO, Chelc
I love the hexagon wall treatment! How did you reach the high up section? I’d love to paint my stairwell, which is fairly steep, but haven’t figured out an easy way to reach near the ceiling.
Thanks so much, Sandy! I have one of those multi-position ladders that can be adjusted to different heights and let me tell you, it has been a life saver. The bottom portion wasn’t as difficult but when I got to the second level I used the scaffolding position, it was so easy!
XO, Chelc
I love the honeycomb wall! This was a great tutorial, I’m going to give this a try! I’ve been wanting to do a wall in bathroom.
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Thanks so much! I’m glad you found it useful. Can’t wait to see how you make it your own!
XO, Chelc
Wow!! I love your wall. It adds so much character to the space. I read in your bio that you attended The Art Institute. I did too…except I didn’t quite finish my degree. I do have a Diploma in Residential Planning. It’s nice to meet a fellow Art Institute student.
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That’s so cool, Trish! Thanks for stopping by!
XO, Chelc
OH my freaking god I’m in love. I am having a major love affair with anything honey-comb-esque… this is WONDERFUL. Love your choice of colors, too!
Stephanie @ Mommyzoid.ca
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I do too, Stephanie! Honeycomb = life. :)
XO, Chelc
SO so cool!! I really want to do this in my boys’ room!! It would be so cool! Thanks for sharing!