How to Coordinate an Accent Wall With Wall Colors
Color is synonymous with mood. It has the power to manipulate emotion in the same way a piece of music can create an air of melancholy--moving the listener to tears--or it can create such energy that the listener cannot sit still and is compelled to get up and dance. The desire to create a specific mood in a particular room is a key factor when choosing color for an accent wall. Having sufficient knowledge about the effects of color, and how best to match colors, is paramount to achieving the intended ambiance. Does this Spark an idea?
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Decide which room will feature an accent wall to determine the choice of accent colors. Most rooms have windows to allow in natural light. Do not use dark colors in a room with little natural light. It can create a feeling of being closed in. If a room is flooded with sunlight, darker colors are an easy option.
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Decide which members of the family use a particular room. Colors can reflect personality, and most people have a favorite color. People identify with specific colors which might remind them of happy memories or for which they have pleasant emotional connections. In deciding color schemes, a happy medium must be reached between those who share a room.
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What is the 'mood' purpose of the room? A bedroom is traditionally a place of rest and relaxation, so it is best to decorate it with colors conducive to that purpose. Conversely, bright colors stimulate a young child's mind to promote energy and creativity. Give thought to the goal of mental and physical well-being to determine accent colors and the emotions they promote.
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Gain understanding in how colors move in space. Bright, warm, high-intensity colors jump out and grab attention. They can make a room feel small. Cool, low-intensity colors recede and can make a space appear larger than it is. Combining these colors lends a healthy blend in giving a room depth and dimension.
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Accessorize the room with items to complement the accent wall. Use cushions, wall prints, throws and rugs, for example, to enhance, contrast with, add interest and highlight accent colors.
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Tips & Warnings
Use a color wheel to assist in decisions with color matching. It is often thought that primary colors go well together. These bright colors might suit children, yet for adults high intensity colors can appear to vibrate, and so they are hard on the eyes or induce headaches. If in doubt as to which colors blend well, look to nature. Consider the changing seasons and the colors typical of summer, fall, winter and spring. People often identify their personality and moods with a season and can take their 'color cue' from nature.
