A Room that Pops! Keys to Creating the Perfect Accent Wall

There’s no faster way to liven up a room than by adding a brand new accent wall. Chances are you’ve probably seen them featured in various home decor magazines. Their amazing color choices coupled with their exquisite furniture and chic lighting fixtures look like something out of… well, a magazine! But what if we told you that you too could achieve this picture-perfect look in just a few steps?

An accent wall done right can not only brighten up a room, but it can bring it together by highlighting complementary colors -- creating a dazzling display worthy of Better Homes & Gardens.

Picking a Wall

The first step you need to take to create your accent wall is to choose which wall you’re going to use. When considering which wall to paint, it is important to think about the house as a whole -- try to avoid adding an accent wall to each room — it’s called an accent for a reason. Including it in every room will only diminish the spotlight effect an accent creates. When considering which room to alter, it is best to pick those that are plain with neutral colors.

Once you’ve picked your room, think about which wall would benefit the most from being turned into an accent wall. You can do this by picking the wall that your eyes first land on when you enter the room, by picking a wall that is already mostly bare and in need of an eye-catching element, or you can try to pick a wall that has a bit of texture on it already and use the paint to further distinguish it from the other walls.

Picking a Color

The next step to creating an accent wall is to pick a color. You can do this by examining the colors you already have in your room. Look for the color you’ve used most sparingly as your color. That way, the accent wall will accentuate those colors instead of getting lost in them. If you have a mostly neutral room, opt for a bold color to help your accent wall stick out.

Picking a Texture

When creating an accent wall, you can also consider providing elements of texture to your design. If you’ve picked a wall with texture already, you don’t have to worry about this step. But if you haven’t, and would like to add a little dimension to your room you can try a variety of different options. 

For example, you can first add wooden boards or shelves to your wall to add texture. Tile backsplashes are also a popular option. Of course, wallpaper is also an effective way to add patterns and texture to your walls.

At Ameri-Pro we know the best ways to go about creating an accent wall. We can also handle any painting job from updating your exterior to painting your living room’s brick fireplace. In addition to our painting services, we can also perform power washing and duct cleaning. All you have to do is fill out the form below to get a free estimate of our services.