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Ever wanted to add a splash of color to a room without completely revamping its four walls? Then add an accent color as a bold design choice for your home!
An accent wall changes the proportion and mood of the space from the standard four walls that are painted in the same color. It draws your eye to the desired part of the room that you want to highlight and gives you an opportunity to experiment while being fearless with color. But before you take the plunge and start coloring, here are a few guidelines for getting this look right.
Typically, the accent wall is the first wall that you see when you walk into a room; it's the focal point of the space. The color anchors the room or if you have an open floor plan it can be the wall that you see from other rooms in the house.
As a design element, it can be the perfect backdrop for your furniture arrangement, bed, fireplace, entertainment center, photo gallery or artwork. An accent wall draws your attention into the space, highlights your design and makes a statement.
Now that we've identified the accent wall, let's talk about color. Selecting the right paint color for your accent wall can be a challenge. The easiest way to get it right is to go two to three shades darker (which can sometimes mean brighter) than the color choice of the entire room. If you're looking for contrast or drama, select a complementary color from the decor that is already within the room. You can pull this color choice from your area rug, throw pillows, artwork or other decorative pieces.
A key suggestion is to select your furniture and decorative pieces before choosing the color of your accent wall. If the paint is selected first, choosing a decor scheme to match can sometimes be a nightmare.
Your accent wall can look and feel like suede, denim or even sand, thanks to all the faux paint finishes currently available. But, paint isn't the only way to accentuate your wall. It can also be defined with decorative wall paper, stencil and wall art decals (pictured above, Baroque Tapestry Vinyl Cut Outs (Set of 9; $38.00, dezignwithaz.com). There are many decorative options on the market today that can add texture to the room and transform your walls into a work of art.
Tell us, what type of accents do you prefer on you walls?
As always... "Experience Something Beautiful"
Kesha Franklin
CEO/ Design Specialist
The Beautiful Experience
Design-Events-Lifestyle
www.thebeautifulexperience.com