Decorative painting adds depth, texture, and a liveliness to walls, yet even the most daring look-alike effects—tanned hides, draped fabric—can be easily achieved without any fancy tools or brushwork. Just sheathe a roller frame with one of these specialty covers for a professional-looking finish that you can do yourself using just paint or a combination of paint and glaze:
1. Floppy roller Soft scraps of chamois screwed to a fuzzy roller provide a fast, easy way to mimic the look of worn leather. About $10
2. Bag roller For a washed-silk effect (shown left), use this instead of crumpling up a plastic bag and randomly blotting the wall. About $7
3. Rag roller Get the look of crushed velvet or parchment paper, effects typically achieved by dabbing the wall with cotton cloths. About $7
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