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Friday, April 19, 2013

Ideas for Accent Walls

Here are some ideas for painting accent walls that may inspire you to move forward and create a fascinating area in your home. Ideally an accent wall is used to bring interest towards an area, to enhance objects, furniture and artwork. Just adding a single color to an area will change the dynamics of the space.
The photos below are just the beginning of what you can achieve with paint. There are endless painting techniques which will make your accent wall unique and stand out in a cookie cutter world.


 Solid brick red adds to conversation and appetite, you'll see this color in restaurants,dining rooms and kitchens. If you ask me, red looks great in many areas.
                             
                                         Dare to be different! Add a distressed wall
                  


                                 Ragging technique, lighter glaze over a darker base
 
                                      Distressed stripes add a whimsical feel   


                                              Tone on tone smooshing technique    
           
                                   Accent color taken from fabric, smooshing technique    

                                        Add painted moldings to enhance an area
                         
                                              Sponging technique using glaze

                                                        Faux inside a frame

                                                    Sponging over a light base
                                                          
                                              Multi  framed in areas faux painted                 

                                                            Distressed strie


                                                    Create a distressed faux brick wall     

                                     
                                               Metallic Blue painted wall, crosshatch technique

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