There’s no denying that dots can be quite intense, but one way many designers and brands soften the look is to hand-paint the design so it looks less static and 2D, and you get some texture and depth.
Take this entryway wall mural, for example, designed by Charles Krewson and hand-painted by decorative painter Steven Hammel, the polka dot mural is the perfect backdrop to the more traditional furniture and vintage decor, blurring the line between the antique and the modern.
Charles says, ‘When I moved from New York to Washington, I wanted something that would make me happy the moment I opened my door. Green is my favorite color, so I had already had the walls painted when I hired Steven to come down and do decorative effects in my apartment. I wanted dots, and Steven agreed. He made a template using a dinner plate and chose the shade of blue. We did the spacing to mask the ceiling beams.’
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