As you look around your Central, CT home, does your wall paint leave you with a sense of blah? All too often we crave more color in our interior design ideas but we keep things neutral because we are worried our ideas might prove to be “too much.” If this is your hangup, consider using accent walls as a paint color starter to offset your more neutral paint colors. You can build your decor around one focal wall of color which will become the visual center of your room.
Two minutes on Pinterest will yield an overwhelming avalanche of accent wall ideas, but to keep things simple here are five great painting ideas to get you started.
Start Simple- Single Color Accent Walls
The most basic accent wall is done by using a contrasting or darker paint color on one wall that matches or coordinates with the rest of your paint colors. As you go through your day, notice what colors strike you and inspire joy; what colors are you drawn to in your decor or wardrobe? These may be a great palette to use as you select accent wall paint.
Step Up To Stripes
Stripes and Chevron accent walls are popular right now. By using simple painting tools such as stencils and frog tape you can easily achieve an accent wall that will define the style for your space. Be sure to offset your brighter stripes with more neutral tones to give the eye a resting place in the midst of your new patterns and colors.
Go Bold- Stencil An Accent Wall
Hobby and home decor stores now carry a wide selection of stencils that allow you to create an accent wall with a geometric or even floral flair. If your interior design ideas are a bit more daring, these easy to use painting tools are the way to go. With a little tape and time, your Hartford, CT living room will come alive with a fresh pop of color and texture.
Revisit Wallpaper
When you think about wallpaper, odds are that visions of grandma’s floral bathroom come to mind. It is time to change your perception because today’s modern wallpaper is trendy, attractive and a fantastic accent wall option. If you are looking to bring color, pattern and texture into your space, wallpaper is a great option. Just be sure to find a print that will work harmoniously with the rest of your home decorating ideas and paint colors.
Here at Southington, we see painting as an opportunity to bring to life the space you have been dreaming of. Our professional painters use the highest quality products and painting tools to leave you with an expertly applied paint job that will last as long as you love it. Call us today to schedule an estimate for your accent wall project, exterior paint job, cabinet refinishing or anything in between.
