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Using Accent Walls To Refine Your Home’s Interior

October 15, 2018 Andrew 0 Comments

Does your living area lack color and personality? Are you tired of boring and lifeless white walls? Here at All Painting & Power Washing we love nothing more than helping our clients plan out the perfect color combinations for their homes. However, the easiest and quickest of them all is simply incorporating an accent wall to give your living area that subtle pop it has been missing.

You may be wondering what an accent wall is, or how to choose the right wall as your accent. Fortunately we’re here to help provide you with the essential information you need to easily elevate your home through the use of a well-chosen accent wall. With a few simple steps, we’ll be able to give your living area the flair you’ve always wanted, resulting in a gorgeous final outcome that will continue to impress you for years to come.

Below, we’ll list a few things to be aware of before starting on your accent wall of choice, so that you may make an informed decision that you’ll be content with. If you rush into choosing an accent wall and color, you may end up regretting your decision later on. As Maryland’s premier painting service, we’re expert in every aspect of transforming your home.  Read below to learn more on locating the perfect accent wall in your home and the design choices that come with it.

CHOOSING THE PERFECT ACCENT WALL

A poorly chosen accent wall can create a jarring atmosphere that ruins the overall mood of your living area. This is why it is important to choose an accent wall that won’t compromise the look and feel of your home. Begin choosing which wall you’ll accent by considering which of your walls possess unique features. You want an accent wall to bring attention to whatever unique identifier your wall features such as a bookcase, fireplace, or built-in shelving. For example, it would be advisable to choose a wall with a fireplace as your accent because an elegant fireplace should be the centerpiece to a sophisticated room. By choosing to accent a different wall, you would effectively draw attention away from your magnificent fireplace. It is for this reason that accent walls are designed to lure the eye toward your intended point of interest.

It is also important to note that painted walls can play deceptive tricks on the human eye. Certain shades can cause your room to look open and expansive, while other shades can make living areas look limited and claustrophobic. Unfortunately, accent walls are no exception to this rule. This is why it is crucial to choose a wall that is relatively distant from your living area’s entryway. A wall located towards the back or side of your room should work perfectly as an accent, while walls towards the front of the room do not make good accents and should be avoided altogether.

DECORATING YOUR ACCENT WALL

Once you’ve chosen your accent wall, you will probably want to start painting. Before painting your accent wall, however, you should consider what shade of paint will work best with your room’s pre-existing look and feel. A dark accent is a great way to offset the brightness of a room, while a lighter accent can sometimes open up a darker colored room. Keep in mind that every room has different characteristics that make it unique, so you should ultimately decide on a color that will work best for you. By following simple color and shading rules, you can give your living area of choice a unique and uniform look that will effectively tie your room together.

If painting isn’t necessarily your style, consider wallpaper as a great alternative for bringing your accent wall together. Although wallpaper seems like an outdated method for designing your home, there are many contemporary and chic options to choose from that will quickly bring your room up-to-date and into modern times.

If you’re looking to easily enhance the look and feel of your living space without spending a fortune, you can easily achieve a personalized theme through the use of accent walls. Here at All Painting and Power Washing we’re dedicated to helping you get one step closer to your dream home, and that starts with finding the perfect shade of paint for your home.

If you’re searching for a painting company backed by a wealth of experience and knowledge, contact us today. Our customers are consistently satisfied with our workmanship, and it shows through our glowing reviews we receive on our testimonials page. Ready to get started? Just give us a call!

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