If you want to add some real zest to your home, one way to accomplish it is with an accent wall. Rooms that are painted the same color throughout don’t have nearly the impact of a room with an accent wall. But for this outstanding decorative strategy to work nicely, there are a few things to do and others to avoid.
When thinking about paint colors, many people opt for one bold, dramatic accent wall to mark their individual tastes and styles, or even convey a mood. If you’re thinking of painting an accent wall, there are a couple of things to keep in mind. Painters Halifax can help you paint accent wall with zero hassle of yours.
An accent wall is strikingly different than the other walls in the room. It is typically a bolder, richer color, which is one of the reasons an accent wall achieves such a daring effect. There are no rules to be broken, but there are some common guidelines which produce a winning look. Regarding accent walls:
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- They are typically solid, meaning that they have no windows or doors.
- However, exceptions to this general rule include having an accent wall serve as a frame around luxurious doors or a window that has an amazing view.
- Think “framing” as a general rule of thumb for an accent wall. A wonderful focal point is a fireplace; others could be a bookshelf, a bed’s headboard, architectural features on the wall, compelling artwork, or some other piece of furniture that you want to spotlight.
- If there isn’t a natural focal point in a room, you can use the accent wall to create one. Whether it’s a live plant, a framed photo collection, or a painting, the accent wall can make it stand out even more effectively than special lighting.
- The adjacent wall should not create competition for the accent wall. For instance, if the adjacent wall has an oversize mirror, there’s a good chance that the accent wall will only create imbalance in the room which is unappealing and confusing.
- If you have an oblong room, painting the farthest short wall with an accent shade will cause the wall to appear closer to you, thereby lending visual correction to the room’s shape. On the flip side, you will only emphasize the room’s shape if you create an accent effect on the longest wall.
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Color Advice
Bold and bright shades of colors are perfect for an accent wall. A good way to decide what color would be good is to take a look at the room itself, and what you’ve furnished it with. A colorful rug or a unique couch or bedding could be used to accentuate the space and create a decorative theme for a room! Or, maybe you want to help decorate a child’s room. An accent wall can let your child have a strong expression of personality. Let them pick a color for the accent wall (even if its not one you’d prefer) and you can choose a calm complimentary color for the other walls in the room.
Choosing the right color for an accent wall is easy with Painters Halifax experts. Got a shocking crimson pillow that looks perfect? A favorite picture? A toy? A car? Bring it in and watch our color experts create a matching color of paint. From color matching to advice on complimentary colors for a room, you’ll find our color experts are ready and eager to help you be prepared for your project.