Accent Walls: Colors that Enhance your Mood & Space
Accent Walls: Colors that Enhance your Mood & Space
Every room has a focal point, an area your eyes, and those of your guests will immediately be attracted to. Ideally this won’t be a stain or unflattering color. To control the narrative, a consistent and ever growing trend when refreshing or remodeling the home has been accent walls and for good reason. When it comes to designing an accent wall in your home, the possibilities are essentially endless.
What is an Accent Wall?
By definition, an accent wall is one wall in a room that differs from the rest. Most commonly, this is done with a different color, however an accent wall can include a different texture, pattern, artwork, or architectural element.
The reasoning behind an accent wall is to create a stunning area the eye is drawn to when entering a room. When creating your own accent wall it’s important to know the way your choice of color can affect your mood as much as the aesthetic itself.
Using different colors and textures can change the look of the room and the personality of the environment itself. You can avoid the astronomical expenses of a full remodel and refresh any space in your home for a fraction of the cost without losing the beautiful transformation you would receive as the end result. A professional quality accent wall will also add value to your home exponentially greater than the cost to complete the project.
Colors that Create Stunning Aesthetics
Green is an extremely calm, yet lively color. Using a green tone, such as sage or Sherwin Williams Ripe Olive, as the accent wall can have a calming effect while adding a layer of vibrancy to the space. You can also use an emerald green to add a more elegant vibe to any space.
Red can provoke feelings of hunger and energy. Adding a red accent to the kitchen can add a surprising pop to the environment and help start your day right.
Blending different shades of Reds, Oranges, and Yellows can provide a fiery desert element to the room that makes the space feel more livable and provide any bedroom or living room a more comfortable feel. We love Suntan Yellow by Benjamin Moore.
Yellow has been continuing to make quite the comeback, even becoming one of the 2022 design colors of the year. A warm and sunny yellow accent wall can add warmth and energy to the space without being too bright. Bold colors are definitely not something you need to shy away from especially with an accent wall.
Blue in its many shades has the ability to dramatically transform in a variety of ways depending on what you are looking for. Dark blue will make a statement in any space and using it as an accent to other lighter tones will add the visual effect of more space in the room. Pale blue will add an airy and open quality to a room. It will also provide a natural soothing element. Best when paired with neutral and pale colors.
2023 Trends to Love
Accent walls are as popular as ever in 2023 and there are constantly new trends in the execution of the focal point. Using textures, asymmetry, bold colors, and even wallpaper are some of the latest designs creating stunning spaces in homes all over the country.
Textures are a simple way to create a drastic transformation adding a new dimension to your space. Exposed brick, natural stone, wood, and concrete are popular textures to add in for the accent. Depending on the medium you choose, the look of your room will seem like a brand new remodel.
Asymmetry is continuing its rise in popularity in the design world. Accent walls are the perfect way to incorporate this design type into your space. You can redefine the space in your own way, the term wall can be used loosely in this regard. Painting the ceiling, or using an asymmetrical pattern design are two great ways to do this. You can also achieve this look using decór like asymmetrical mirrors or picture frames on your accent wall.
Wallpaper has made a return in a huge way. Unlike the “grandma’s kitchen” look your mind naturally goes to when you think of wallpaper, the aesthetics today can produce gorgeous results. You can combine two popular trends by using textured wallpaper to create a unique and gorgeous room. Another combination that works beautifully is Asymmetry with wallpaper. You can use a simple or more busy artistic wallpaper on your accent wall to create the scheme that fits your space. Wallpaper is a great DIY project especially when on a budget, yet can still produce beautiful results.
Bold Colors are also making a comeback in today's design world. A sleek, modern look is black. Black provides a stark contrast and can be combined with a variety of looks, black satin hue is the perfect option to obtain this look. Purple is a bold color that can bring a stroke of regal appearance and elegance to any space. A deep purple blended with lighter tones can create a surprisingly welcome space.
Overall, design trends are usually relevant for a short period of time and are quick to go out of style. Accent walls, however, are still going strong in 2023. With all the diverse possibilities you can transform one or multiple rooms and add a brand new wow factor, without the cost of a remodel. Though accent walls are considered an easy way to add a new vibrancy to the room, it is important the project gets executed beautifully. The time, effort, and education you would need to get the job done right, is usually much less cost effective in the end than hiring a professional painter. PaintPositive is a residential paint company serving Summit County and surrounding cities focused on attention to detail and the painting process with a satisfaction guarantee and 4.9 stars according to reviews on Google and would love to provide your home with a beautiful transformation you will adore!
