We want our homes and offices to be decorated special. We take up interior projects to liven up our indoors. When doing up interiors of a home, Accent walls can be a good choice to add that extra zing to the spaces.
An accent wall can be the secret sauce to a beautifully
designed room. But can any wall be turned into an accent wall? What exactly
does an accent wall mean? Read on to know more about this exciting design
concept.
What is an accent
wall?
The accent wall is the one main wall of the room, which is
decorated in a specific way. Its objective is to highlight the design persona
of the room. Such walls bring life to a room and add to its charm. When you
walk into a room, the one wall that catches your attention is the one you can
turn into an accent wall. That's a thumb rule, of course, as you cannot turn
any random wall into an accent wall. That wall is the focal point of your room
and can add to the elegant appeal of the room.
Here are some tips for designing your accent walls -
Paper them up
Wallpapers are in vogue these days and are great for accent
walls. They are easy to put up, quick on the installation and light on the
wallet. They are also low maintainance and easy to clean. The markets are
flooded with plenty of design options to choose from. Also, they are not
permanent fixtures on the walls.
Splash some paint
If you are looking for something permanent or long term, you
can go for a coat of paint on the walls. However, for accent walls, hues which
are bold are always favourable. Metallic or strip finishes with patterns can
also be done for the special wall.
Light it up
A great wall decor needs an interesting light fixture to
complement it. Spotlights or picture lights can do the trick. While picking up
the lights, make sure to decide whether to go for warm or soft colours for the
lighting.
Colour coordination
Contrast the colours well with the other walls of the room.
When going for a paint colour for walls, always pick the colour for the accent
wall at the end. The other walls can be in any colour, preferably lighter in
shades like grey, beige or white colour. In this way, an accent wall in bright
and bold colours will contrast wonderfully with neutral coloured walls.
Art and
Pictures
Add something extra than wallpaper or paint to your accent
wall. Pictures and Art pieces can be a great way to liven up the wall. You can
play around with their designs and placements. Also, you can add shelves to add
showpieces or frames on the wall. You can also bring out your creative self and
showcase a photo gallery on your accent wall.
Accent walls can be an aesthetic architectural statement for
your indoor spaces. They can also make a room appear bigger than its size
because of the play of colours and design. If done well, they will enhance the
ambience of your rooms.
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