In modern home design, few design choices are quite as trendy as the accent wall. This vibrant home feature can have a surprisingly large impact on the appearance of a room. From family rooms to bedrooms to personal libraries, people around the world are using accent walls to give their homes a modern touch. In this article, we will explore what makes an accent wall so great—and how you can create the perfect accent wall for your home.

What is an Accent Wall—and Why Are They So Popular?

An accent wall is a single wall in a room that is painted using a different color, generally with the goal of drawing attention to that part of the room. These walls first became normalized in the early 2000s, and they have only gained traction since. When used correctly, they can create a bold style that highlights a beautiful focal point as people enter the room. People love them simply because they look great and can really shake up a room’s style!

Tips to Consider When Creating Your Accent Wall

You might think that there isn’t much to creating an accent wall. After all, can’t you just pick a wall and choose a color of paint? In general, this is the case, but there is more to it. Taking the time to consider these tips for accent walls can help you to make an accent wall that enhances the room instead of simply adding a new color to it. The choices you make with your wall can have a big impact on how good it looks in the room.

1.   Be Bold with Your Choices

An accent wall is eye-catching all its own, and that is what makes it so much better when you lean into the bold nature of these walls. You have already made the choice to add this feature to your room. Now, it is time to be brave about the choices that you make.

There are several different ways to be bold with an accent wall. You can choose a color that really stands out or even get more creative with your design. Most people think of an accent wall as one solid color, but you can use different colors and designs to create a beautiful and even more original texture. Some people even use wallpaper to create accent walls.

2.   Consider The Future of the Room’s Interior Design

Accent walls can always be replaced and painted over at a later time, but it is still fairly helpful to make a design choice that you can stick with for the foreseeable future. The average person changes up their decor a little bit every year, so consider this when choosing a color.

Since the color of your accent wall will play a key role in what kind of decor suits it, you will want to ask yourself what color options will fit well into future designs. In some cases, this might even mean trading a bold and bright color for a deeper or darker color instead.

To make a choice that will grow with you in the years to come, take a look at your decor throughout the years. Do you have any trends you can consider? Is the room one that is regularly fitted with seasonal decorations? These questions can help to guide the process.

3.   Take Your Time Deciding Which Wall Will Be Best

Out of all the tips for accent walls, this one might very well be the most important of the bunch. Finding the right wall for your accent wall is a decision that you really only get to make once unless you want to start all over from scratch. The wall that is chosen will influence how people evaluate the room and might even come with additional lighting considerations too.

The first way to determine which wall is right for the accent wall is to follow the natural flow of the room. When you walk into a room, where do you usually look? Many people believe that the general focal point of the room is the best place to put that accent wall—but be aware of how this changes when you rearrange your furniture.

Another way to choose your accent wall is by lighting. A lot of homeowners choose the wall that is the most well-lit in the room with natural lighting. This can add a little extra glow to the wall and ensure that the wall shows off its best appearance during the day.

4.   Create Balanced Contrast

Contrast is the real power behind an accent wall, so it is important to really embrace this with your design. You want to pick a color or design that stands out from the rest of the room and draws attention, but you don’t want to pick a color that sticks out like a sore thumb.

To create a well-balanced contrast, you want to strike a good balance between standing out and fitting into the overall design of the room. To choose a color that stands out, be sure to avoid choosing a color that blends too well into the room itself. If you have mostly green decor, you probably don’t want a single green wall to match. This can rob the accent wall of its impact. Likewise, you don’t want to choose any colors that are too neutral or similar to the color of the other walls.

In order to balance the room’s design, you will want to have decor that also suits the wall—just not too much. Your accent color should account for about 10% of the room’s overall color theme. Having a few pops of color in different shades throughout the room can really pull it all together.

The Takeaway

At Gables & Grove, we elevate Florida homes one paint of coat at a time. To determine the best accent wall and color for your home, contact us today and get started. Our team of experts has years of experience in modern design and can help you create a beautiful and modern room that you will love for years to come!

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