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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