How To Paint An Accent Wall

Accent walls are a popular trend in many homes today and are a fun and easy way to spice up your interior. However one of the biggest hurdles that homeowners face when it comes to the much famed accent wall is actually picking a color.  Naturally you want to make sure that you choose a shade that’s not too crazy, but not too boring and a color that complements your current design and furniture. This is all, of course, easier said than done, which is why, as painting experts, we’re here to help you find the perfect shade to accentuate your style.

Bold paint colors are scary and intimidating. You’ve probably shied away from them because you know how overpowering they can be. However, what’s great about accent walls is that, well, you’re only painting one wall. This means that those bold colors you avoided are now a possibility because, if done correctly, one bright wall won’t overpower your room. If you’re still nervous to go bold or if it’s just not your style, light pastel colors make beautiful accent walls when surrounded by neutral colored walls. It’s subtle, but will give your room a classic and timeless look. Don’t have neutral colored walls? Pick a darker shade of the color that is currently on your walls and use that as your accent color. This will create a quiet, but interesting contrast.

So how do you match your accent wall to your existing room, furniture and all? Look at the colors in the room from throw pillows to home accents–what unique color stands out the most? Match that to a paint color and voila, you’ve got your accent wall. You can also pick an inspiration piece, an item in the room that you love, and draw a color from that. If the room is already fairly neutral, that’s like having a blank canvas and any color could beautifully complement the space.

Once you’ve decided on the appropriate color for you accent wall, call in the professionals. You may want to take the accent wall on as a DIY project, but remember this wall is going to become the focal point of your room and if you’re not confident in your painting skills, give us a call! At Modern Painting we can help. For a free quote, click here.