MacKenzie-Childs Inspired Accent Wall – DIY Painted
![MacKenzie-Childs Inspired DIY Painted Accent Wall](https://i0.wp.com/angelaeast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/pinterestlayout.jpg?resize=600%2C1391)
The BEFORE picture…
I searched and searched and could not find a better photo than this of my niche before the change. I believe this was taken the day we were having our floors replaced. It’s not a direct photo but you can see how plain the wall is.
![MacKenzie-Childs Inspired DIY Painted Accent Wall](https://i0.wp.com/angelaeast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/0.jpg?resize=900%2C1200)
Step 1.
Tape the edges of the area you will be painting. Then paint the entire area white.
![MacKenzie-Childs Inspired DIY Painted Accent Wall](https://i0.wp.com/angelaeast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/7.jpg?resize=900%2C1200)
Step 2.
Measure and mark the width and height of the wall, then, using a level, draw a straight line on those marks. Where the lines intersect is the center of the wall.
![MacKenzie-Childs Inspired DIY Painted Accent Wall](https://i0.wp.com/angelaeast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/1.jpg?resize=900%2C1200)
Step 3.
Measure and mark 1″ on either side of the intersecting point on both the horizontal and vertical lines.
![MacKenzie-Childs Inspired DIY Painted Accent Wall](https://i0.wp.com/angelaeast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/2.jpg?resize=900%2C900)
Step 4.
Use a level to carry those outside marks to the ceiling, floor, left and right edges.
![MacKenzie-Childs Inspired DIY Painted Accent Wall](https://i0.wp.com/angelaeast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/3.jpg?resize=900%2C1200)
Step 5.
Your markings should look like the following pictures. The space between the lines is 2″.
![MacKenzie-Childs Inspired DIY Painted Accent Wall](https://i0.wp.com/angelaeast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/4.jpg?resize=900%2C1200)
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Hello, I’m Angela East
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3 Comments. Leave new
Very nice!! I admit patience is a virtue when you’re made up about a desire.. and you accomplished a fab look
This is very true. Thank you so much.
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