Step 1
Choose three different shades from the same colour family: light, medium and dark. Make sure you fully prep and prime your chosen area before you begin. For more preparation tips follow this how to prepare walls for painting guide
Step 2
Use a roller to coat the entire wall in the lightest shade. Once dry, measure three equal horizontal sections along the wall and mark this lightly using a pencil and spirit level. The top section will be the lightest shade, then this will lead down the wall to merge into the medium and dark hues.
Step 3
Apply the medium shade first, leaving six inches in between the edges of each section (at the top and bottom), then add the darkest shade.
Step 4
In a fresh paint tray, mix the light and medium shades at a ratio of 50:50. Use this new colour to blend the six-inch gap in between the light and medium paint. Taking a dry brush and holding it at an angle, gently brush over the area where the two colours meet to fully merge the two.
Step 5
Using a second fresh paint tray, mix the medium and dark shades at a ratio of 50:50, then use this next new colour to blend the six-inch gap in between the medium and dark hues. Again, take a dry brush and hold it at an angle, then blend this section to merge the two.
Step 6
Continue to gently brush the three sections until you have achieved the level of ombré you desire.