1. Check the walls
A feature circle will draw attention to any imperfections, so before you begin, check that your walls are free from cracks, lumps and bumps. If you find any, smooth the surface using wall filler and allow to dry.
2. Prepare the wall
If it’s been a while since the wall decor you’re adding the feature circle to was repainted, make sure that it’s free from dirt and grease – especially if it’s a kitchen. Use sugar soap or a mild detergent to cleanse grubby surfaces.
3. Get your kit ready
For the next step, you’ll need string, a measuring tape, masking tape or a pin, a pencil and a pair of scissors.
4. Measure out the circle
Decide on the size of circle you want – think about how it will work as the interior design backdrop for your accessory. Work out the radius (the distance from the centre point to the edge). Cut a piece of string to the radius length and make a loop in one end – make sure you leave enough extra string for the loop, or your circle will be smaller than you’d anticipated. Then tape or pin the other end of the string to the centre of your circle.
5. Draw the circle
Now for a clever home decor trick. Put the pencil in the loop, pull the string taut and keeping your hand as steady as possible, draw a smooth circle around the centre point. If you make a mistake, don’t worry, as you can rub it out and start again.
6. Paint the circle outline
Using the accent colour you’ve chosen and a small brush, paint a border inside the circle, taking care not to go over your pencil line. If you accidentally paint over the line, mop up any slips or drips with a damp cloth while the paint is still wet – the sooner, the better.
7. Fill it in
Fill in the rest of the circle, following its shape using circular brush strokes. If your circle is large, you may like to use a roller for this part.
8. Paint a second coat
Check the drying time on the paint tin, and when the first coat is dry, add a second coat using the same painting technique. If you’re using a dark colour, you may like
