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Help with accent wall please

I want to make the room less white by adding an accent wall behind my bed. Should I do wall paper or paint. Let me know what types of wall paper or paint you think would look good invthe space

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  • PRO
    2 years ago

    Your room is really serene looking now. Am not sure you would improve it with an accent wall. I would suggest artwork over the bed headboard. Also, I think your windows would benefit from fabric window coverings - draperies. You could introduce color and pattern with those also I suggest your maintain the serenity of the room by using drapes with fairly subtle color and pattern. It's a very nice room!

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    I always like drapes in bedrooms they len a touch of calm. I think so bedding witha bit of color would maybe help bring a bit of color . I like the blue pillows but they do not see to connect to the bedding. I think a duvet or coverlet that covers the bed frame would also be nice .. If you go with a print for the bedding then a colr from thta for a wall could work but with the hedboard, the 2 windows that wall is not ideal for a feature wall.I love paisley type pattern for bedrooms not too girly something like this maybe and some nice sheers on the windows if drapes are not your thing


  • 2 years ago

    I don't think the room has the best configuration for an accent wall. While it is sometimes done on walls with windows, I think it works better if it's a solid wall behind the bed. If you really don't like the white, and the suggestions above don't appeal to you, why not just paint the whole room a different color? Maybe blue, since you have blue pillows on the bed.


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  • 2 years ago
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    Generally, it's better for the people part to be the focus of the room and not a random wall. Many of your inspiration photos have a light-colored drapes and some color on the bedding.

    I think some drapes and a generous throw at the end of the bed will add the warmth you are hoping to achieve.

  • 2 years ago

    You could add color with bedding and drapes, or color on the walls, or a rug with color. Think about it, where you want to start and go from there, or create a mood board and make a plan. Its a nice bedroom as is, but I would need color myself. Have fun!

  • 2 years ago

    Not a fan of accent walls. If you love a color use it in the whole room. I'm a fan of neutrals but these are kind of a hodge podge of neutrals and a bit sterile feeling. I can see why you'd want to paint. Go for it!

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    What is your goal? Just less white walls? Perhaps changing the wall with sone architectural interest might be worth considering. Maybe thin narrow wood strips then paint everything the same color? Depends on budget and desires. Your Ideabooks show a lot of mid century modern styling. Is that what you want in this bedroom? Need more insight from you.

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    What about a wall of drapery behind bed to unify the space given your window placements?

  • 2 years ago

    A more colorful rug will inspire colorful pillows. Plus, new drapes across all the windows can bring a lot of color and warmth to the room.

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    Inspiration.

  • PRO
    2 years ago
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    Some visual



  • PRO
    2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    And yes, good idea to go with curtains as well.



  • PRO
    2 years ago

    Another option


  • PRO
  • 2 years ago
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    Paint the wall a soft color, something like B.M. Collingwood and dress the windows.

    Get one more bedside table; move the chest behind the chair (which, IMO, is too large for the room).



  • PRO
    2 years ago
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  • 2 years ago

    I like the softness that drapes/curtains add, but stack space for them is tight. Beverly's suggestion of drapes for the double window and shades or valances for the windows flanking the bed is one good solution. Or perhaps wall color plus accessories could add the needed softness/comfort and the windows could be left with the blinds only? (Wall color here is SW Morning Fog.)


  • PRO
    2 years ago

    I’d wallpaper all 4 walls, something with a white/nearly white background. Because from the 2 walls we see, it’s really mostly windows and headboard and I’m assuming the other 2 walls we don’t see have entrance door, closet door and maybe even a bathroom door or another window. So overall blank wall space isn’t that much and wallpaper on them wouldn’t be overwhelming

  • 2 years ago

    I would leave the walls alone. The bedding is fine too, just add a small throw to the bottom of the bed in the same blue as your pillows, and put up some draperies with some of the blue color in them, and add a few accessories around the room, to take away the boring look.

  • 2 years ago

    The same shade as the pillows. Blue and white always looks nice.

  • 2 years ago

    I love what elcieg did. It's still very light and neutral, but much warmer and very serene. Gorgeous!