The writing's on the wall....
I was out with some friends on the weekend and they were talking about their home renovation more specifically their paint colours. They asked about accent walls and if they were still "in". I was explaining to them what is happening with the accent wall, so I thought I would share.
A few years ago the "accent wall" consisted of a bright colour that would take a lot of guts to cover all of the walls of a room. We were seeing a lot of bold, dramatic colours such as red and rich brown. But the accent wall has come a long way and there are many options.
1 -- Wall paper is back and being used in small spaces such as powder rooms or as an accent wall in a dining room or bedroom. Make sure the wall is a focal point in the space.
2 -- Stone or ceramic. A bit more expensive but it adds beautiful texture in a space. This works best in a large living room or kitchen, but stay neutral as this cannot be changed as often as wall paper or paint.
3 -- Chalk board paint. This is best in an office, children's bedroom, family room and even the kitchen. It looks best with messages and doodles in chalk as it breaks up the darkness.
4 -- A collage of art or mirrors. I really like this look when the pieces are of different shapes and sizes. It looks like a large puzzle on a wall and makes a major impact.
5 -- Wall tattoos. Easy to apply and inexpensive but my preference is in a small space like a bathroom or a hallway.
The painted accent wall is still a popular look. A lot of people like the pop of colour. You are seeing it a little less in magazines but in the end it's your home and it needs to reflect your taste and style. If you are still committed to the accent wall, here's some advice:
1-- Choose a colour that works with the rest of your home decor. A big lime green wall might not jive with the main colour of your home or the style of furniture.
2 -- Accent walls work best in large open spaces.
3 --Choose a wall with architectural interest or a focal point such a fireplace. The colour pop will bring more attention to the feature.
4 --The chosen colour should coordinate with your accessories too.
5 -- Be sure that the other wall colour works with your accent colour. Check out any home improvement stores paint section and you will find pre-selected paint combinations which work beautifully together. These are fail safe.
A few years ago the "accent wall" consisted of a bright colour that would take a lot of guts to cover all of the walls of a room. We were seeing a lot of bold, dramatic colours such as red and rich brown. But the accent wall has come a long way and there are many options.
1 -- Wall paper is back and being used in small spaces such as powder rooms or as an accent wall in a dining room or bedroom. Make sure the wall is a focal point in the space.
2 -- Stone or ceramic. A bit more expensive but it adds beautiful texture in a space. This works best in a large living room or kitchen, but stay neutral as this cannot be changed as often as wall paper or paint.
3 -- Chalk board paint. This is best in an office, children's bedroom, family room and even the kitchen. It looks best with messages and doodles in chalk as it breaks up the darkness.
4 -- A collage of art or mirrors. I really like this look when the pieces are of different shapes and sizes. It looks like a large puzzle on a wall and makes a major impact.
5 -- Wall tattoos. Easy to apply and inexpensive but my preference is in a small space like a bathroom or a hallway.
The painted accent wall is still a popular look. A lot of people like the pop of colour. You are seeing it a little less in magazines but in the end it's your home and it needs to reflect your taste and style. If you are still committed to the accent wall, here's some advice:
1-- Choose a colour that works with the rest of your home decor. A big lime green wall might not jive with the main colour of your home or the style of furniture.
2 -- Accent walls work best in large open spaces.
3 --Choose a wall with architectural interest or a focal point such a fireplace. The colour pop will bring more attention to the feature.
4 --The chosen colour should coordinate with your accessories too.
5 -- Be sure that the other wall colour works with your accent colour. Check out any home improvement stores paint section and you will find pre-selected paint combinations which work beautifully together. These are fail safe.
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