How to Choose an Accent Wall Color
No matter what color walls you already have in your space, choosing one wall and painting it in an accent color is easy and enhances the overall look of the room. Accent painting can affect the illusion of size in a room, add a splash of color to an otherwise neutral space or tie in other decorative features of the room. Does this Spark an idea?
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Determine which wall is the focal point of the room. Adding color to the wall that naturally draws the eye will enhance the overall space. Accent walls may feature a fireplace or niches and nooks. If the room has no focal wall, choose one yourself--perhaps where hanging pictures are located or other types of decorative display.
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Paint the furthest short wall in an oblong room to offer the illusion of a more intimate space. This will draw the eye in and away from the oblong shape. Choose a wall that is not adjacent to other architectural details, since that will already be a focal point in the room.
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Choose a shade of paint that is deeper than the paint on the other walls. For example, if you use a lavender paint on three walls, paint the forth accent wall a deeper shade of purple, such as grape or plum. According to House Paining Tutorials, choose a paint at least two shades darker for a suitable accent.
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Look to your décor for color inspiration as another option. Choose a color from the accessories to paint the accent wall. For example, in a cream-colored room that has red throw pillows on the sofa, choose a similar shade of red for the accent wall.
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Use the color of the accent wall as a contrast to all other main pieces in the room, including furniture and wall art, to avoid them blending in with the new wall paint.
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Tips & Warnings
Though accent walls generally do not have doors and windows, if you have architectural details like French doors or bay windows, using that wall for accenting can highlight those features.
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betterbody
Jan 07, 2011
Doing an accent wall is such a great idea. Especially with tight budgets, we can still can a new look for less. Thanks for the details. -
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Jan 07, 2011
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