If you're growing tired of the look of your space, but you're not quite ready for a full renovation, consider adding an accent wall. This home improvement project is a great way to change the feel of an area without making any significant design changes. Before calling in the professionals, get inspired by the following interior painting tips to create a stunning accent in any room.

How to Incorporate an Accent Wall Into Your Space

1. Emphasize an Architectural Feature

Use interior painting on one wall to accentuate a unique feature, such as a fireplace, nook, arch, wall of built-in cabinetry, or unusual wall or window. You can also use an accent wall to feature a selection of favorite artwork or a large tapestry. Choose colors that'll either contrast—such as a dark charcoal paint with a white brick fireplace—or complement the colors of the feature you're highlighting.

2. Spice Up Boring Areas

If you have a hallway that needs some visual interest, consider making one wall the accent with a bold pop of color that ties into floor coverings or artwork. Similarly, you can use the accent color on one door at the end of the hall.

3. Add a Faux Finish

Your interior painting doesn't have to be only one color. Find a painter who specializes in faux finishes to create the textured look of marble, wood, or stone. Also, experiment with tromp l'oeil to create an illusion of a window, landscape, or still life.

4. Use Subtle Hues

For a less-obvious effect, try using the same color as the rest of the room on your accent wall, but go one shade darker. This understated look will subtly enhance the elegance of a monochromatic color scheme and keep it from being boring.

5. Explore a Spectrum

If you love bold colors, use the accent wall to emphasize the dark or vibrant end of one color spectrum, while the other walls showcase a lighter hue. For example, paint light gray walls with a deep charcoal accent, or a marine blue accent to contrast the palest eggshell color. The possibilities are endless, and this is a great way to feature a favorite color family.

If you want to incorporate an accent wall into your decor scheme, call Alaska Painting & Construction. This Anchorage-based business offers exterior and interior painting, design assistance, and other home-improvement services. Their professional, friendly, and efficient crew will arrive on time and do a complete clean-up after every job. Call (907) 830-3050 for a free estimate, or visit their website to learn more about their services.