Using a textured roller is a great way to add character to an accent wall or other painted area. When using one, though, be sure to avoid these simple errors.

Q. Some of the walls and ceilings in our older house have tiny cracks and other blemishes that make them unsightly. Is texture paint a lasting remedy for this?

When it comes to paint, designers have a new darling: limewash paint. The textured paint is coming into the spotlight thanks to ingenious uses and new vivid colors.