Perfect Patina: Luxe-Looking Wall Treatments That Aren't Tuscan or Tacky

(Image credit: Jersey Ice Cream Co.) If paint packs a serious style punch, there's even more potential in decorative finishes that add texture along with a healthy dose of color. Don't think for a minute about sponged or ragged walls -- those garish and sloppy techniques that had the design world shuddering in the 80s -- these are sophisticated and often subtle treatments that add another layer of personality to a space.