Accent walls can add some needed attitude to an otherwise boring wall. The true use of accent walls can be tricky without a bit of knowledge. Below are some tips for accent walls and how to make sure this staging element can be implemented correctly and be visually dramatic.
Why an accent wall?
An accent wall can add many dimensions to your home. It can be created using paint, artwork, tile or stone and can be used in any room to add the correct effect.
If you are using paint, think outside the box by using current colours. If you are keeping it neutral to sell your home then charcoals or dark browns can add the needed flair as long as you coordinate with the rest of the furniture and accents in the room. Balance out your accent wall with neutral wall colour on the adjoining walls.
Choosing the right wall
You want your accent wall to be made the focal point of the room. For example, if you have a fireplace on one wall add the accent wall on this wall. Try to choose an area without windows or doors.
If you room does not have focal point then you can create one. A gallery wall of artwork or photos looks amazing on an accent wall. If you are completely refinishing a room and using an accent wall, remember that this wall will determine the colour scheme for the rest of the room.
Accent the room’s purpose
Remember warm colours will create a different vibe then cool colour. In a room such as a child’s playroom you may want to create energy and go for more vibrant colours than perhaps a living room or bedroom where you may want to create the atmosphere of calm. Use an accent wall to define space or shorten the space of a long, narrow wall.
Further tips
- Make sure you don’t try matching everything the same colour or your accent room will not stand out. Try a charcoal accent wall with whites or add a pop of colour to a black and white room. If you have a navy accent wall, with navy curtains your wall will lose all the pizzazz you want to create.
- Make sure that you use an accent wall correctly. If you pick the wrong wall you can make it look odd or confusing.
- The first room you enter does not always have to have the accent wall.
Creating an accent wall can be tricky and often left up to the home staging experts, unless you have a flair for décor and sense of colour schemes. The Ann Winch Real Estate Team uses accent walls to highlight the best rooms in your home during the staging process. We understand colour and what may need to be highlighted to give you home the best look. Online photos with accent walls can make a visual statement that you need to attract the buyers to your home. If you are not sure how to get your home ready when you are interested in selling, then give us a call to help make your home distinctive in the real estate market.