Accent Wall - Help!

9 years ago

I'd like to paint this main wall in my living room, but am not quite sure what color would be complimentary according to my color scheme with my current decor. Any recommendations on a paint color for this as an accent wall?

I've attached a photo of my living room with the large wall I'd like to paint, as well as a photo of a wall on the opposite side of my apartment where I applied a strip of wall paper.... In case anyone recommends wallpaper, I want to avoid conflicting designs. :)

Any suggestions??

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jn3344

9 years ago

I like your colors. I like your entry way. You've done a good job with the turquoise.

Your apartment looks elegant. Transitional as opposed to contemporary. The model apartment is more contemporary. The use of color in the model suggests "youthful." That comes from the curtains, the pillows, and the barstool backs. The fuscia accent wall pops it up a couple of notches.

If you like that look, and you want to take it up a couple of levels, then maybe think of something wild and crazy for that wall. Orange. Lime green. Yellow. Red.

Good luck!

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Comments (11)

Maureen
9 years ago
I would use one of the colors in your art and decide if you want to go light or dark.
Kenz D
Original Author
9 years ago
Thank you Maureen!
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Kenz D
Original Author
9 years ago
It's so hard for me to pick out the right colors because I keep comparing my decor to the model apartment decor. See how the model looks.... Pictures are attached. :)
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Lakeside Interiors
9 years ago
If you use a color in your art your art will blend into the wall. You can see on the wall with the wallpaper how nice your brown piece pops against the blue. What about a deep brown? Everything would really pop ad it would go with your other wall colors.
Kenz D
Original Author
9 years ago
Lakeside Interiors- thank you for your ideas! You make a valid point. The only issue I might run into is it being too dark/bold if I use brown. I don't have too much brown in my apartment... What about gray?
decoenthusiaste
9 years ago
Go to some of the paint company apps where you can try before you buy. I lean to the brown as well, but your space can be quite dark then. Start to plan for some lighting.
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Lakeside Interiors
9 years ago
Kenn Z - You could use a brown based gray.
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Monique Farley, Designer
9 years ago
For your accent wall I would suggest going 2 shades darker than the main wall color or going with a blue shade from your artwork. You have a great existing color palette now you just need to highlight one of the colors! Use the image below as an example. Plus the colors are similar to your color palette.
chuppi
9 years ago
DIY stripped wall with the rich blue hues of your sea wall art!
Kenz D
Original Author
9 years ago
Wow, great ideas!! Thank you all!!!