Then, look for symmetry. If you're thinking something isn't quite right with your Focal Point wall, odds are it's the symmetry that is throwing you off.
I've seen these configurations work in some rooms, but considerations should be made on a case-by-case basis. I like to keep an open mind with design schemes and color trends, but there are some hard-and-fast rules of design that I will vehemently defend. One of them is this: stopping and starting different colors on an "inside corner" always looks better than starting and stopping colors on an "outside" corner.
The "inside corner" treatment looks intentional, complete, and the shadows that shift from wall to wall assist with amplifying your accent color.
With accent wall colors, I've generally seen people approach them in two ways:. So, yes, accent walls are still "in.
Just plan accordingly and give the project some thought before getting started. He's the newest member of the TOH family, providing pro painting content for sponsors like Behr Paint.
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By choosing I Accept , you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. How to Choose an Accent Wall. By Nick Slavik. Pinterest Email Pocket Flipboard. These easy and stylish color accents will always be popular because of their flexibility. You have unlimited paint options for your accent wall, as well as other surfaces and materials.
Even the location of your accent wall is purely personal. Your home is unique, so your accent wall should be just as special.
Accent walls can be used in any room if you know the essential dos and don'ts. An accent wall is an interior or exterior wall that can have a different color, shade, design or material from the other walls around it. Maite Granda. Think outside of the box when you are considering your new accent wall. You are not limited to simple wall paint covering the wall. Think about other ways to use paint color.
Your accent wall may be perfect for stripes or for a specialty paint finish. Metallics are powerful style statements for an accent wall.
There is more to accent walls than just paint. Have you considered stone or tile for your accent wall? Extensive shelving can also work as an accent wall in a room that lacks an architectural feature and storage. Your accent wall can also include a gallery of photos or artwork, or even a fabric-draped wall. A recent trend is the addition of a wall-mounted electric fireplace on an accent wall. The secret to accent walls is that they are the most flexible decorating secret weapon you can have.
The only rule for accent walls is that they accent a wall—that's it. You should still consider an accent wall even if you're keeping your room neutral. Accent walls can work just as well in a neutral color, as a bright one. The initial idea of an accent wall conjures up visions of bright red or blue, but in a neutral color scheme , a dark brown wall is just as dramatic.
Like how columns are often painted the same as the wall color, rather than making it look more architectural by painting it out like trim. I have an accent wall in my bedroom. I have 3 light grey walls with a yellow accent wall behind my platform bed. I think it looks great! It takes away from the whole idea or point of it and where I live it became more of a trend. I could not agree more, Misty! So true. Somehow people think they can just sneak in a little colour on that one wall and it will be like adding a pillow.
Love this article! If you like a color go paint the whole room with it! But I loved it on the fireplace wall. The wall id like to paint as the accent wall the one our couch sits against is oddly connected to the kitchen… how do you decide where to end the color? Also, in a small apartment is it smarter to choose a vibrant accent wall or paint the entire living area a more calm version of the color I love?
Im afraid a vibrant hue will overwhelm our small space! That was my first thought, too: They accented the wrong wall! They probably thought the dark color would make this wall stand back and let the white shine, but… No.
I really like the wall decal on the photo with the grey and blue accent wall. I wanted to know if you could tell me where I can get that exact one please I would greatly appreciate it.
I am actually trying to do something similar to the wonderful idea you have up there. I agree with all of this! Accent walls are often done horribly wrong.
Hi, We are painting our daughters room. We are going to use the teal behind her queen size bed with headboard that also has a window on the same wall. My husband disagrees with us here. We want to also paint teal on the wall that has the closet door too. He thinks we should only have 1 accent wall. We think the two smaller walls should have the color and the other two walls in the off white.
What is the rule here? Thank you for your advice. Well, there are no real rules, but I have never recommended doing 2 walls in an accent color. Otherwise, pick the wall you want to accent one wall — the one with the bed.
Hope that helps! I was thinking of painting my 4 year old Granddaughters bedroom she wants pink.. Do I need to paint every wall?? We are painting our master bedroom, which is a long room with eaves and a small craftsman-style lead-glass window on the far end of the room, above the bed. The previous owner painted the room stark white; ceiling, eaves and the short walls. I would like the room to be gray and navy.
Or, would that be too busy because of the architecture, and I should just paint the entire thing gray, and have navy bedding, etc. My son wants to paint his room a bright blue but has this obsession with doing an accent wall.
What is your opinion on doing sort of a reverse accent wall? Any info would be appreciated!! How about a red or dark gray to go with that bright blue? I think something with a similar intensity would be a better bet. The wimpy white wall was actually being used for random quotes in a similar blue color but he does not know this yet. I have just told him I have something to put on the wall that represents his personality. I live in a small condo where the dining room and living room share one big space on the first floor.
You enter into a small hallway from the front door. I want to color all the walls asparagus green BEHR paints , but am wondering if I should have an accent wall. If so I am not sure which wall to pick…since there are no seemingly interesting features in any of the walls. There is one huge blank wall that connects both the dining and living room area.
Please advise. Going with asparagus green for the downstairs bedroom would also like suggestions on what to color the stairwell wall which is to the right of the small hallway. The stairs lead to a hallway upstairs. I am also wondering if I should color the stairwell wall and the upstairs hallway the same color, since one does lead into the other.
Colors that might pair nicely with an asparagus green could be a vivid yellow not buttery or a blue on the green side. We just bought a house and neither my husband nor I fancy ourselves as interior designers. But the idea of accent walls really caught our attention. Now, we love the red brick bit.
But we hate the yellow. Is there a light colour that would go with red brick? Hi there! Room size is 10 x 13 with a vaulted ceiling. The door is to the left of the room, as you walk in.
The wall directly across from the door is window wall which is where my bed is placed. Wall to left is empty, while wall on right of room has built in storage, TV and closet. Highest point of vault ceiling is wall above door. I might also consider installing a floating fireplace here. We have a very small house and I would like to paint my very small living room and maybe into the hall. My question is would it look weird to go from a red kitchen to a darker neutral color in the hall and living room?
We just bought a new couch and it is a soft camel color. OR should I just do an accent wall where my fireplace is and do it a darker more brown color or I have some red left over form my kitchen.
Please help!!! There are many things to work on so am looking for your honest feedback, but first, re accent wall.
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