My name is John and I have been handling paint colors since 1990. I am a Seattle Painter dedicated to residential painting. It doesn't take a very expensive interior designer to provide a typical-looking room a little more drama. Just like the French say, vive la difference: If one single wall in a room is painted a bold, rich color while the others remain light and neutral, the area will have the latest feel to it. That deeply hued, statement-making wall is oftentimes referred to as a highlight wall. In many instances changing a single wall delivers more punch than painting all; as an extra bonus, an accent wall requires only a quarter of the work (as well as paint).
With nothing but paint, a roller, a tray, and painter's tape, you can finish a modestly sized accent wall in 2 hours. If you don't have the time to do it yourself hire an expert to do the house painting for you. It's simple and easy to repaint one wall, making a project such as this perfect for renters. Lots of people seem to be choosing as an accent color nowadays, but don't simply join the bandwagon. It must fit the rest of your space; if it doesn't, your accented room will be a design dinosaur soon enough. Avocado green was the "in" color a few years back, but it really won't secure you any fashion points today.
Some accent walls are intended to radiate a certain kind of energy. A bright orange wall could imbue a room with sunny vibes, while a pink wall might cast a peaceful, calming spell. Just like a vertical rug, an accent wall can deftly spotlight a particular part of a room, such as a reading corner or dining space. When the room in question is oblong, the farthest short wall from the door is the best to accent. Once painted, that wall can look closer, thus visually adjusting the room's shape.
It is possible to achieve a striking contrast involving the accent and primary walls even when their colors are related. If the room has light green primaries, a green that's 2 or three shades deeper might create a splendid accent color. Another neat trick: Painting the ceiling, that frequently overlooked "fifth wall," a lighter shade from the accent color makes it seem higher. In contrast, making the high ceiling of your dining room a dark shade like, say, Pompeiian red gives the space a snug, enclosed feeling.
An additional option is basing the accent wall's hue on the room's current furnishings, like pillows or drapes. However, don't select a color that's overly represented, like that of the upholstery. Too much of a good thing floods the attention rather than simply delighting it.
Nearly every color can do well when used as an accent; it all depends on what's left of the room. Chinese red behind an Asian-influenced stairwell is a great move; dove-gray walls along with a dark blue accent wall creates a cool, sexy environment. A highlight wall in Bordeau brown, which contains some purple, is a fitting reaction to primary walls colored like powder sand. White primaries provide you with carte blanche, so to speak. Muted green, inside a shade that evokes Japanese tea, is really a nice way to go, but there are numerous others. Keep these guidelines in mind when you get started with your next job.
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