Add An Accent Wall For A Splash of Color and Drama
Accent walls are one of the quickest, most economical, and easy ways to inject your own personality into a space. Accent walls remain a smart way to add fresh color to a room.
1. Quick and easy.
A can of paint, a free afternoon and some reasonable DIY skills are all it takes to dramatically transform a space. Consider placing an accent wall in a bedroom on the headboard wall to help anchor the bed in the room. In a pinch, if space is too tight for a headboard, the paint can stand in as a two-dimensional version of one.
2. Affordable.
This is a decor change that’s not just quick and easy, but it's also wallet-friendly. Bring in an accent paint color instead of investing in more expensive materials such as wall tile. A burst of color above a kitchen range hood, for example, is more cost-effective than tiling all the way up a very tall wall.
3. Bold, in moderation.
As in the previous example, the kitchen can play host to a bright accent wall that would likely be a bit too harsh if it adorned all four walls. This dash of color keeps it fun and vibrant without going overboard.
4. Unlimited colors and patterns.
With paint, the only limit is your imagination. You can literally get any color you want, and if you create a pattern for your accent wall, your options are even more diverse.
5. Creates a focal point.
In terms of home decor, if you attempt to add an attention-grabbing element to every nook and cranny in a room, you risk having nothing stand out because everything is standing out! A well-placed accent wall helps coax the eye to a focal point in the space.
6. Flexibility.
Another attribute of paint is that it can be used on almost anything. If a simple painted accent wall isn’t your cup of tea, think about painting an accent color inside open shelves or in a wall niche. It’s such a small chunk of color that you can get away with something unusual or vibrant. Just be sure you’re calling attention to a part of the room worthy of the focus, such as a display area.
7. It’s fun!
Designing and decorating your home should be fun. If you love an all-white room or floor-to-ceiling beige, go for it. If you want a splash of a less-expected color, such as lime green, then by all means give yourself a healthy dose of it. And by adding it as an accent wall, you’ve got an easy, affordable, flexible design element that reflects your unique personality.
1. Quick and easy.
A can of paint, a free afternoon and some reasonable DIY skills are all it takes to dramatically transform a space. Consider placing an accent wall in a bedroom on the headboard wall to help anchor the bed in the room. In a pinch, if space is too tight for a headboard, the paint can stand in as a two-dimensional version of one.
2. Affordable.
This is a decor change that’s not just quick and easy, but it's also wallet-friendly. Bring in an accent paint color instead of investing in more expensive materials such as wall tile. A burst of color above a kitchen range hood, for example, is more cost-effective than tiling all the way up a very tall wall.
3. Bold, in moderation.
As in the previous example, the kitchen can play host to a bright accent wall that would likely be a bit too harsh if it adorned all four walls. This dash of color keeps it fun and vibrant without going overboard.
4. Unlimited colors and patterns.
With paint, the only limit is your imagination. You can literally get any color you want, and if you create a pattern for your accent wall, your options are even more diverse.
5. Creates a focal point.
In terms of home decor, if you attempt to add an attention-grabbing element to every nook and cranny in a room, you risk having nothing stand out because everything is standing out! A well-placed accent wall helps coax the eye to a focal point in the space.
6. Flexibility.
Another attribute of paint is that it can be used on almost anything. If a simple painted accent wall isn’t your cup of tea, think about painting an accent color inside open shelves or in a wall niche. It’s such a small chunk of color that you can get away with something unusual or vibrant. Just be sure you’re calling attention to a part of the room worthy of the focus, such as a display area.
7. It’s fun!
Designing and decorating your home should be fun. If you love an all-white room or floor-to-ceiling beige, go for it. If you want a splash of a less-expected color, such as lime green, then by all means give yourself a healthy dose of it. And by adding it as an accent wall, you’ve got an easy, affordable, flexible design element that reflects your unique personality.
