5 Tips for Adding Accent Walls
Posted on August 1, 2021
One of the easiest and modern ways to update your living space is to add an accent wall. You might be wondering, how exactly to I add one? Or maybe, where is the best place in my home to put an accent wall? In this post, we are going to cover all the accent wall tips you’ll need to liven up your interior. Certa Pro Bowie is your go-to consultant and installer for the best modern accent walls of all types.
1. It Doesn’t Have to be A Solid Color – Most often we think of an accent wall as a big, bright, bold, solid color. However, this doesn’t always have to be the case. In addition, your new wall can be multiple colors, geometric patterns, have a unique border or striping, or have metallic paint for extra shine.
2. Use Texture – Typically, people don’t think about paint as having texture. Certa Pro painters can apply all types of texture to paint. Usually, texture isn’t applied to paint but we can make an exception for accent walls. You can also add stone or tilework for texture. Just in case, you don’t want a huge commitment you could use temporary wallpaper or hang up a gallery wall of your favorite photos.
3. Try a Bold Color – If you usually go mostly conservative in your color selection, now is your chance to go BOLD. Pick out a complimentary bold color to your neutrals. Also, you could try picking a complete opposite color from what you have.
4. Put One in a Neutral Room – However, these walls are great for rooms you wouldn’t normally consider like a bathroom or a playroom. Even a dark accent wall in an office could turn into an instant classic. Also, kids’ rooms and basements can also feature accent walls with their favorite sports team insignia or memorabilia.
- Choose the Best Wall or Ceiling– the best walls are those that are unobstructed or have an architectural element. Don’t forget about utilizing a ceiling as an accent wall as well. You can pick a wall with windows as your chosen wall but don’t use too dark of color as it will provide too much contrast.
As you can tell, there are many ways to add an accent wall to your space. You can utilize multiple colors, patterns and textures in your chosen wall. The main reason to add one is to spruce up the space and add a focal point. The Certa Pro teams of Bowie/Bethesda can add any type of accent wall to your home.
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