The Power of Accent Walls

Accent walls can be a powerful design choice in your home. They break up the traditional look of having four walls that are painted the same color. They draw your eye to a particular part of the room. And they give you a chance to play around with color in your house in a new way.

An accent wall is traditionally a brightly-colored wall added to a room where the other three walls are white. This can be a terrific choice. However, it's not the only option for your accent wall. You could choose a dark or neutral color for your accent wall. You could paint three walls one color and your accent wall another color. You could even use wallpaper or designs on your accent wall instead of a different color of paint.

It's easy to go wrong with an accent wall. Colors that don't compliment each other, shades that are too dark or light for the room and hues that are just too distracting for the eye are things that can cause problems with your design. The good news is, you can always paint over it and try something else. It's a great thing to play around with in your home.