{"id":753,"date":"2020-02-02T21:03:43","date_gmt":"2020-02-02T21:03:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.geraniumhomes.com\/blog\/?p=753"},"modified":"2023-03-28T19:13:40","modified_gmt":"2023-03-28T19:13:40","slug":"painting-an-accent-wall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/painting-an-accent-wall\/","title":{"rendered":"Painting an Accent Wall"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Accent walls<\/em> can be a powerful design choice in your home. But some are timid to take that step, to move out of their comfort zone and paint one wall a colour that really pops. Whether it’s a deep colour or eye-catching wallpaper, your accent wall makes a bold statement, especially when surrounded by neutral walls and ceiling. It creates an anchor for furniture and becomes a focal point for the room. <\/p>\n

Choosing the Right Wall<\/span>
\nBottom line – make sure you choose the right  wall to accent. Decide on the wall that anchors the room or offers something interesting to look at. Start by taking a look around the room. Is there a place your eyes are naturally drawn to when you walk in?  That’s the wall you want to accentuate. SheKnows.com<\/a> recommends you choose a wall that has some architectural charm to it, like one with a fireplace, built-in bookshelf or a large window.  <\/p>\n

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By adding a vibrant colour to each side of the fireplace the whole wall became the focal point.<\/p><\/div>\n

Choosing the Right Colour<\/span>
\nThe next step is choosing the colour. Bold, colourful shades make for a good accent choice because they accentuate a space without overpowering it. Pick a coordinating colour that fits the room’s overall theme or choose a colour out of your fabric. Using a vibrant colour on an accent wall is bold, but if you want a more dramatic effect go for a dark colours like navy, charcoal or even black. Look to the other colours<\/a> featured in your room, picking up a similar colour from an accent piece or artwork can help tie the room together.<\/p>\n

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The navy makes a bold statement and creates a dramatic effect.<\/p><\/div>\n

Choosing the Paint<\/span>
\nAfter scouring through countless paint chips and ideas, you’ve finally chosen your accent colour. Just as important is the type<\/em> of paint <\/a>to use. Avoid semi-gloss or satin finishes on a darker wall, the darkness of the paint may how every bump and cast a sheen that detracts from the overall look. Flat paint is a good choice for hiding imperfections and is easiest to touch up. If you’re looking for something more “wipe-able” choose an eggshell finish. <\/p>\n

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A dark accent wall gives your room a modern edge as seen in the 2nd bedroom at our Courts of Canterbury model home.<\/p><\/div>\n

An accent wall is a simple, stylish way to add colour to a room, but it doesn’t have to be paint. Inject some personality into your room by wallpapering instead. Here are some tips<\/a> for using wallpaper as an accent wall. There are so many possibilities. Find wallpaper with detailed or lively patterns, floral artwork or geometric shapes can have an amazing effect. 
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Accent walls can be a powerful design choice in your home. But many of us are afraid to take that step – to move out of our comfort zone and paint one wall a colour that really pops. Take this loft from Geranium Homes’ Village at Sally Creek – the deep READ MORE ><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":757,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[34,33,7],"tags":[127,128,122,129,130,53,54],"class_list":["post-753","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-diy","category-homedecor","category-indoor-living","tag-accent","tag-accent-wall","tag-diy-2","tag-do-it-yourself","tag-how-to","tag-paint","tag-paint-colours"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/753","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=753"}],"version-history":[{"count":22,"href":"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/753\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5927,"href":"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/753\/revisions\/5927"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/757"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=753"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=753"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=753"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}