How to Choose an Accent Wall
Find the natural focal point in the room.. Create a focal point if the room doesn't have one.. Go with a solid wall without windows or doors.
Steps
Find the natural focal point in the room.
Find the natural focal point in the room.
Create a focal point if the room doesn't have one.
Create a focal point if the room doesn't have one.
Go with a solid wall without windows or doors.
Go with a solid wall without windows or doors.
Select the farthest short wall in an oblong room.
Select the farthest short wall in an oblong room.
Favor muted colors over bold ones to stand the test of time.
Favor muted colors over bold ones to stand the test of time.
Account for the room's purpose and the mood you want to create.
Account for the room's purpose and the mood you want to create.
Go with a color that is darker than the other walls in the room.
Go with a color that is darker than the other walls in the room.
Choose a color that complements the room's color scheme.
Choose a color that complements the room's color scheme.
Avoid color coordinating everything in the room.
Avoid color coordinating everything in the room.
Calculate how much paint you'll need.
Calculate how much paint you'll need.
Remove the fixtures on the wall and put down protective tarp.
Remove the fixtures on the wall and put down protective tarp.
Use painter's tape to create clean lines on the adjoining walls.
Use painter's tape to create clean lines on the adjoining walls.
Clean the wall before you paint.
Clean the wall before you paint.
Brush on a coat of primer for the best paint coverage (if desired).
Brush on a coat of primer for the best paint coverage (if desired).
Apply 2 coats of your chosen paint for the best finish.
Apply 2 coats of your chosen paint for the best finish.
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