An accent wall is a hot trend this year, so if you want to give your living room a decorative makeover, here’s how to create one.
Select the Right Wall
An accent wall should be the first thing you see when you enter the living room. Depending on the layout of your room, it could be the most prominent wall or perhaps the wall above the fireplace. Ensure the wall you select as your accent wall is free from light fittings and other distractions. You will need decent wall space to turn it into an accent piece.
Paint and Paper
The most spartan accent wall is decorated with a different color or decorative wallpaper. This works well in any home, whether it is a contemporary or period property. Use your primary color as a starting point. For example, if your room is painted pale grey, you could use a deep turquoise accent color. Or, if you elect to hang wallpaper, look for a design to match the grey walls.
Try a few colors out for size. Purchase paint test pots and see how the colors look at different times of the day. Create a mood board to try out different themes.
Don’t be afraid to experiment with different paints. There is now a vast range of interior wall paints, from metallic to suede-effect paint colors. These types of paint look great when used on an accent wall.
Paint Effects
Are you feeling adventurous? If so, try creating a design on your accent wall. Mask out horizontal or vertical lines using tape and paint eye-catching stripes or a geometric design. You could even make your stencils using thick paper and a craft knife.
Another option for the artistically inclined is to paint a mural. You don’t have to go full-on and paint a replica of your favorite Banksy piece, but a simple design that’s in keeping with the room’s overall theme will create a fun talking point for guests. Exercise your creativity and have a go with some acrylic paints. If you hate the result, you can always paint over it!
Picture Wall
Picture walls are a fun way to create an accent wall. Photos are a popular starting point, but hanging an eclectic collection of artwork and prints is OK. The more diverse your pictures, the better they will work. Mix and match frames. Include traditional wooden rectangular frames mixed with round picture frames and canvases, large and small, old and modern.
Organize your pictures on the floor to finalize the best layout before you start banging picture hooks into the wall. Once you are happy with your design, you are good to go.
Decals
Decals are a fun, modern solution for accent walls. Many inexpensive decals are available online, from trees, birds, and flowers to modern geometrical designs, cars, and random symbols. So have fun and try a few out for size. They are easy to apply and just as easy to remove when you need a change.
Have fun and be creative. That’s what an accent wall is all about!
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