With rapid changes in architectural trends, the vintage ‘one red wall’ type of accent wall is out.
Today’s accent walls are unique, creative, and classy.
The best thing about accent walls is that you don’t need a huge budget to make a wall stand out.
There are many marvellous ways to create a stylish accent wall, no matter what your taste or budget is.
Here are ways you can amp up the drama with accent walls:
The easiest and the simplest way to create an accent wall is to paint it in a bold colour that is different from the rest of the walls. Picking the correct shade of colour for the accent wall is very important as it will end up being your room’s primary focal point.
You can choose a deep or bright colour that might look overwhelming if used for the entire house but will draw attention when used on one wall. Make sure the shade you have selected works well with the other hues in the space.
2) Wallpaper
Wallpapers are popular this season and are an amazing way to create accent walls without going overboard with the expenses.
Wallpapers allow you to adorn your wall with colour, designs and patterns that make for a striking accent wall.
From bold and colourful motifs to vintage patterns, from plastic-coated wallpapers to fabric wallpapers, there are plenty of choices. Make sure you get a removable wallpaper for your accent wall so that if you are bored with the existing design, you can replace it with a new one in no time.
3) Tiles
Planning to create an accent wall in the living room or in an area that sees a lot of traffic?
Tiles are a great choice for such areas. While painted walls get scuffed and clanged up, tiles are extremely low-maintenance and can last for several years without getting damaged.
Tiles are a common sight in kitchens and bathrooms but when they are used in the bedroom or living room, they really stand out and make a big impression.You can go for colourful patterned tiles or mix-and-match two different coloured tiles to add some drama.
4) Wood Planks
Wood is extremely popular in home décor everywhere and using wood planks for creating an accent wall can achieve a subtle effect. Add a statement artwork at the centre of the wooden wall to enhance the weathered style of the wood in the wall.
Nowadays, you can find convenient peel-and-stick wood panels that can help you create a warm accent wall without involving a carpenter or without the heavy lifting. You can paint the wooden planks to complement the existing furniture of the house.
5) Gallery wall
If you want to create an accent wall without changing the wall’s finish, creating a gallery wall is an awesome idea. You can hang a large art grouping or photo frames grouping that includes random frames of different sizes, shapes and frame styles.
Alternatively, you can choose a more orderly look and hang similar frames in a multi-row grid. We have seen houses with a large statement art piece at the centre and random small-sized art pieces around it to create a dramatic effect.
Apart from this, you can also use colourful drapes, lighting, or plants to create an accent wall.
The important thing is to choose an option that fits your budget and blends well with the existing paint and décor of your house. Make sure the wall stands without looking out of place.