Pinterest Challenge! Striped Walls

 I am participating in my first Pinterest Challenge via YoungHouseLove!  I actually completed this task a few months back, but I did get my inspiration from Pinterest, so I think it still works!

I had been really wanting to liven up my my kitchen somehow and thought some nice crisp stripes would be the PERFECT solution.  Here are my inspiration images (all via Pinterest):

My wall color was/is currently a khaki/sandy brown and so I knew I wanted crisp bright white stripes to off set.  The stripes in all the photos I liked all tended to be on the bigger end, which was great for me - less work! 

I used off the shelf flat white paint/primer mix from Home Depot (I forget which brand!).  In addition I used Frog Tap to make sure that there was no bleeding, a pencil, yard stick, level, small roller and pointed edge paint brush to do this project.

I measured off my stripes in 12 inch sections (I think the last section ended up being about 12.25, but I don't think you can't tell at all) across the wall and used my yard stick and level to make even lines across the wall.  I then taped all my stripes and got to painting.  Before the pain had a chance to dry I carefully removed the tape and Viola - I had striped walls.  What a change it made, I just love them!

I also ended up painting the chair rail and wall underneath in the project as it was the Khaki color before.  I think it really made a huge difference!