Here is an example of a way to visually extend a small area in your home. I removed the door between kitchen and utility room. I prepared the varnished wooden surface by rubbing it down with Liquid Sand. It is much easier than using sandpaper and much quicker. I then painted 2 coats of acrylic Gesso, both vertical and horizontal. With artist's oil paint, I began the scene by painting the brick patio at bottom. Then proceeded to fill in the background trees, then middle ground. Added a pot of geraniums on the patio. Last of all, I painted the strips to give the appearance of panes of glass, looking out into the yard. The photo was taken with the door slightly ajar to avoid light reflection on the oil paint, from the flash of the camera.

I later added a ruffled swag over the top of the door, which enhanced the look of a real glass door. I felt successful with the door mural when a great grandchild, at age 11 months, pushed himself in his walker over to the door and reached his hand out to touch the flowers.
Jeanette