60 items per page 90 items per page 120 items per pageFor years, I’ve been dreaming about having free reign to decorate a space as I pleased and actually putting my ideas for customization into action. Apparently though, that requires a couple of things, the most important of which is having our own home where we can decorate as we like. Doing a surprise patio makeover for my mother was one of very few times over the last few years when I’ve been able to take a decorating idea from concept all the way through to creation, and I loved every second of it. But by far, my favorite part of the new patio space is the custom-painted bamboo blinds that cover up the ugly storage nook where the lawnmower lives. I had the bright idea to paint the blinds with a simple floral pattern after seeing how Nicole Balch over at Making It Lovely painted a gorgeous rug directly onto the floor of her front porch — when she was nine months pregnant, no less. So here’s how I turned a pair of boring, but functional bamboo blinds into the focal point of my mother’s patio.

I knew the design would have to be simple if I had any chance of actually being able to paint it freehand, without the benefit of pencil sketching. The textured surface of the bamboo blinds made sketching impossible, so I had to have a clear idea of what I wanted the design to look like before I started painting on the blinds. I created a pencil sketch on paper of how I wanted the flowers to look. The pattern was simple enough, so I moved on to the real thing. Bamboo blinds have a tendency to shift if you’re not careful. In order for the design to look the way you imagined once you hang the blinds, you have to ensure that they lay perfectly straight on your painting surface. If you don’t, the design can end up seriously distorted once hanging. I used a very thin artist’s brush to paint the outlines of my flowers onto the blinds, then went back with a wider tipped brush to fill in the pattern. Because bamboo blinds have gaps between each bamboo twig, the fine-tipped brush would have made for a loooong process.

The wider brush made the filling in much easier, and creating the outlines first meant I could stand back and check the progress of the design as I was going along. In fact, I seriously considered leaving just the outlines because I loved the look, but I figured it would be more substantial and impressive if filled in the flowers. We actually let them dry for a full day before hanging them just to make sure the paint wouldn’t drip, but in the Georgia heat, I suspect we could have hung them after about 2 hours. We hung our blinds in a very non-traditional space. For one thing, they are outdoors. But they are also not even on a window. They’re hanging from eye hooks in the patio roof. But no matter where you choose to use your blinds, be sure to take a photo so you’ll always remember what you did. Like I said, this simple project, which took me a total of about an hour to paint, has turned our cluttered, unused nook into concealed storage and my favorite part of the patio space.

What do you think of this project? Does it seem easy enough to attempt on your own? Have you done any similar customization projects for your home or someone else’s? I’d love to hear about them! And if you have any green decorating projects for any part of your home that you’d like to share, you can submit your project information and photos for a chance to be featured right here at Green Your Decor!The Hot Tubs San Jose CaSkip to main contenteBayShop by categoryEnter your search keywordWindow Blinds and Shades└Window Treatments and Hardware└Home & GardenAll CategoriesAntiquesArtBabyBooksBusiness & IndustrialCameras & PhotoCell Phones & AccessoriesClothing, Shoes & AccessoriesCoins & Paper MoneyCollectiblesComputers/Tablets & NetworkingConsumer ElectronicsCraftsDolls & BearsDVDs & MoviesEntertainment MemorabiliaGift Cards & CouponsHealth & BeautyHome & GardenJewelry & WatchesMusicMusical Instruments & GearPet SuppliesPottery & GlassReal EstateSpecialty ServicesSporting GoodsSports Mem, Cards & Fan ShopStampsTickets & ExperiencesToys & HobbiesTravelVideo Games & ConsolesEverything ElseAdvancedDaily DealsGift CardsSellHelp & Contact see allsee allsee allsee all$$see allsee all2 miles5 miles10 miles15 miles20 miles50 miles75 miles100 miles150 miles200 miles500 miles750 miles1000 miles1500 miles2000 Patio Design Hot Tub Fire Pit

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It’s not a difficult job even for those without any genuine artistic talent. There are several different options for painting and not all of them need a paintbrush. There are several different kinds of bamboo blinds, ranging from very thick sticks to wider half-stalks of bamboo. It doesn’t matter which style you use since you can prepare and paint them in the same manner. Lay a large drop cloth on the floor. Roll out the bamboo blind on top of it with the side you’ll be painting facing you. Make sure the blind is fully extended. Bamboo blinds can move around easily so you’ll need to take care that it’s completely straight. Unless you’re painting the entire blind, you can make it more stable by weighing down each end. If you want to customize your bamboo blind with a design, you can do this with freehand panting. First, choose your design. Practice drawing it on paper in the size you will need for the task. The simpler the design is, the easier it will be to complete.

Next, practice filling in with your preferred colors on the paper. Once you’re satisfied with your work, you can move to the bamboo blind. This will be a slightly different experience because of the design of the slats. Essentially, you can paint designs on bamboo as you would on paper. If you make a mistake, dab some paint remover on a cloth and wipe off the paint, allowing it to dry before you resume your work. If the design is small, you can repeat it several times in different places on the blind. It doesn’t matter if the designs aren’t quite the same size; the variety can actually look surprisingly pleasant. You can even paint individual designs in different colors. If you don’t feel comfortable using freehand, you can use a stencil. You can find these at all art stores and many home improvement stores. Once you have a design you like, lay it on the blind and paint bamboo with a paintbrush. This takes all the guesswork out of the design and will be quicker than freehand painting on your bamboo blind.