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Creating a focal wall in a space can add texture, dimension and interest. 
When I was giving my master bathroom a refresh (you can read all about it HERE), I knew I wanted the focal wall to have texture, but still be light and bright. The bathroom has one tiny window in each space … so keeping it light and bright was important. I also made the bathroom over on a very tight budget, so while planning out the space, I didn’t want the feature wall to cost very much. 

While brainstorming, I looked back at several other spaces I had done with my sharpie technique, and immediately knew I could create a focal wall using the same technique. I decided to go with a chevron pattern. It is very similar to the herringbone wallpaper in my laundry space that I love and it isn’t very difficult to do at all.

I always like to show a before view. This gives you a better idea of the potential a space can have. So here is my focal wall BEFORE:

Before I start any space, I always sketch out my ideas, take dimensions and make a list of any supplies I may need.

I then clear out the space I will be working to start with a blank slate. In this case, I removed the peel and stick wallpaper. Then had to give the main wall a fresh coat of white paint. I used what I had on hand- the color Sherwin Williams Extra White mixes in Behr Marquee paint. 

Once the paint was dry, I started to pencil in my idea to finalize measurements. My wall is 8 foot long and 5 foot high. I found the center and penciled in one vertical line directly in the center using a level.

Then I divided each half into equal sections – which for me ended up being 8 inches apart. I penciled it in initially then went back over the lines with the sharpie marker.

I then penciled in my angle until I got the look I wanted. My horizontal angled lines are spaced every 3.5 inches. Once I had the look I wanted, I went back in with my level and sharpie marker and went back over my vertical lines first.

Then, starting at the center, I  began creating the horizontal angled lines to create the chevron look. I used a straight edge to help me draw the lines. I finished one vertical row at a time. Once I finished one row… the next one, I changed the angle to opposite direction, which creates the chevron pattern.

TIP: Be sure to change out your sharpie as needed to continue to produce sharp crisp lines. I made sure to have a few packs on hand. 
I repeated the entire process across the entire focal wall.

I was able to complete the wall in one day- with starts and stops- because well- kiddos 😉. It is definitely a project that can be completely fairly quickly. It makes a huge impact for very little money. 

Now stand back and admire your gorgeous work!

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