Inspiration: Chalk It Up To Good Design

October 19th, 2009 by jennifermyers

Chalkboard paint in fun colors from Hudson Paint

“The ugliest thing you can put in an office or child’s room is a standard, wood- or aluminium-framed blackboard,” says Jan Smith, senior designer at LRM Interior Design. “If there is a need for a chalkboard, Hudson Paint has come up with a fun alternative.”

With 24 colors to choose from, almost any color can be the new blackboard. “Why not paint the entire wall in a colored chalkboard paint, making it fun and functional all at the same time,” asks Jan.

Interior designers are finding innovative uses for chalkboards, moving away from the stodgy schoolroom look. At apartmenttherapy.com you can find some new ideas, from painting your refrigerator, doors or kitchen walls in chalkboard paint.

Other stickers can be found in fun shapes, from barnyard or safari animals to speech bubbles. Make communicating with family members an entertaining enterprise!