Masculine bedroom features gray accent wall and white ceiling over sea art over dark gray bed with black leather sofa placed at foot of the bed

You’ve seen it before: the perfect accent wall that screams “Look at me!” and sets a room apart. You want one too, but don’t know where to start? Well, we’re here for you! We all know that painting an accent wall is a great way to add some personality to your home. But did you know that there are ways to create the perfect paint color for your space? Let’s take a look at how it’s done!

3 Step Process to Designing an Accent Wall

Hiring a professional painting company like RK Painting can help you lock down the perfect accent wall. However, you will want to have some ideas on you own to get the conversation started. Here’s the first few steps in the process:

1) Choose the Right Wall in the Right Room

Not every room is suitable for an accent wall. So choosing a room that has the setup for it should be the first step.

Since an accent wall brings focus to that part of the room, consider what is on that wall. Furthermore, you will want to pay attention to the symmetry of what furniture and decor will be against that wall. For instance: if your bed has a headboard and it is centered in the room, that is a great opportunity for an accent wall.

2) Choose the Look of The Accent Wall

Typically, an accent wall is a vibrant solid color in contrast to the rest of the walls. This is because it is simple, but also effective.

However, an accent wall does not need to be solid colored paint. Another great alternative to paint is wallpaper for your accent wall. Wallpaper can give you vibrant and deep colors, but also bring dimension with its patterns and designs.

3) Choose Your Colors and Design

If you like your room’s design but are just looking for an extra “pop,” then this should be a simple step. We suggest drawing inspiration from your existing decor to determine what your accent wall should look like. For instance: if your bedroom has decor items like lamps and pillows with a shade of blue, then pull that blue into your accent wall.

However, if you are redoing the entire room then you will have some more planning to do. First, you will want to come up with the right color scheme. Think about what the walls, furniture, and decor will look like and tie them together within that scheme. Then, pull out your favorite color and have that be your accent color.

Benefits of Creating an Accent Wall

One common benefit of creating an accent wall is that it adds some variation to the room. Without the accent wall, your room might have very similar colors on all of the walls which can look monotonous. With your accent wall, you bring in a color or pattern that will be different from what you have already done and this makes your home feel more interesting.

Another major benefit is being able to personalize your living space however you want. Some people may choose to go with a bright shade for their accent wall while others opt for a neutral backdrop that they can decorate around.

Furthermore, accent walls can drastically change the feel and size of a room. What was once a large, boring, eggshell white living room can be given a new life. Adding a well planned accent wall will add depth and dimension to your most frequently used rooms.

When to Start Your Accent Wall

No time like the present!

However, a good time to consider an accent wall is while your are repainting and redecorating a room in your house. If you are working on refinishing your kitchen cabinets, why not revamp the room with fresh paint and an accent wall? Adding a pop of color or depth of design with wallpaper can help those freshly refinished cabinets transform your space.

Conclusion

The perfect accent wall can make or break your space, so you’ll want to do it right. With so much time and effort going to repainting the interior of your home, you will want to get it right the first time. Let RK Painting of Long Island help you make your accent wall come to life!