Tiny Town, Big Imagination step-by-step

Transform a child’s room with a playful geometric mural full of color, shape, and imagination. In this step-by-step tutorial, you’ll learn how to create a unique design featuring clean lines and striking blocks of color.

Easier than it looks
Perfect for various rooms
Great for beginners too

Tiny Town, Big Imagination step-by-step - Amsterdam Creative Wall Paint

Everything you need for this design

See which colors were used

Ultramarine Light
Titanium White
Brilliant Blue Deep
Nickel Titanium Yellow
Neutral Gray
Naples Yellow Green
Quinacridone Rose
Titanium Buff Deep

You’ll need these materials

Amsterdam Creative Wall Paint
Flat brush
Paint roller
Painter’s tape
Tape measure
Laptop or tablet for digital design
Ladder or step stool
Pastel chalk, light gray
Optional: Acrylic medium mat

Prepare your wall

Surface: Make sure the wall is clean, dry, and smooth.
Planning: Measure the available space and determine the position of the geometric shapes.
Color selection: Create color swatches (e.g., A4) and tape them to the wall to see how light and space affect the colors. Adjust the colors as desired.

Create this mural in 5 easy steps

Follow the steps, take your time, and discover how much fun it is to create something unique yourself.

1: Prepare your design digitally and trace the outlines

Use the design as a guide and draw it on paper to scale for your wall. Then transfer it to the wall using pastel chalk and a projector or by using the grid technique.

2: Start painting

Work from light to dark. Mask off the first shape with tape and press the edges firmly so that no paint can seep underneath. For an extra clean result, you can first apply a thin layer of acrylic medium along the tape line. Then pour the chosen color into a paint tray and fill in the shape with a roller or brush.

Tip: you can use tape to outline the main lines of your design. While painting, make sure the color areas align properly and that the tape doesn’t leave a visible edge. Move or replace the tape as needed so that all color areas align neatly.

3: Paint shape by shape

Repeat this step for each shape and color. Work carefully and take your time when masking; clean tape lines are essential for this design. Remove the tape while the paint is still wet for a sharp edge. Then let the paint dry thoroughly before painting an adjacent shape.

4: Paint the large areas with a roller

You can paint the large areas quickly and easily with a roller. Does the area not cover completely in one go? No problem. Just let the first coat dry thoroughly and then apply a second coat on top.

Tip: work cleanly and neatly. It’s best to pour the paint into a paint tray before you start. This keeps the paint in the can clean and uncontaminated. For small details or touch-ups, you can work directly from the can, but make sure your brush is clean.

5: Evaluate the final result

Step back and take a critical look at your mural one last time. Touch up where necessary. Then place your furniture in the desired spot and enjoy your creation.

Questions about painting this Tiny Town, Big Imagination mural

This step-by-step tutorial shows you how to create a mural with striking blocks of color and painter’s tape. Easy to follow, even for beginners.

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Tiny Town, Big Imagination step-by-step

Everything you need for this design

See which colors were used

You’ll need these materials

Prepare your wall

Create this mural in 5 easy steps

1: Prepare your design digitally and trace the outlines

2: Start painting

3: Paint shape by shape

4: Paint the large areas with a roller

5: Evaluate the final result

Questions about painting this Tiny Town, Big Imagination mural

Watch how Tiny Town, Big Imagination comes to life in this video

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Tiny Town, Big Imagination step-by-step

Everything you need for this design

See which colors were used

You’ll need these materials

Prepare your wall

Create this mural in 5 easy steps

1: Prepare your design digitally and trace the outlines

2: Start painting

3: Paint shape by shape

4: Paint the large areas with a roller

5: Evaluate the final result

Questions about painting this Tiny Town, Big Imagination mural

Watch how Tiny Town, Big Imagination comes to life in this video

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