An accent wall is an engaging interior painting project, whether you’re doing a home remodel or just want to freshen up a room. To have an accent wall that truly shines, play around with a few designs to know exactly what you want before bringing painters in. Below are several tips you can draw inspiration from when planning your interior painting project.

How to Get the Most Out of an Accent Wall

1. Choose the Wall Carefully

The wall you choose should be visible, so don’t pick one that’s dominated by windows or that doesn’t have much space. Otherwise, it will be underwhelming or unnoticed. It shouldn’t be the wall that the TV is on, either, for the same reason. The wall directly across from the door or a side wall are often ideal.

2. Don’t Be Afraid of Patterns

While using one bold color for your interior painting project is fine, adding patterns will liven the look up. It gives it personality and allows for easy incorporation of multiple colors, which will help pull the room together. Strips, zigzags, plaid, and repeating motifs are a few examples of the patterns you can choose. Patterns enhance the wall’s visual interest with a modern twist.

3. Accent It With Decor 

You don’t want the wall to be blank, but you don’t want decor and accents that overwhelm it. Adding artwork, shelves, potted plants, or a stylish chair against the wall will give it purpose, draw attention, and add depth. 

4. Play Around With the Medium

Incorporating an element beyond just paint adds originality and more design options to the wall. Stones, tiles, and wallpaper can help set the mood and create an atmospheric space. You can do the whole wall in the material, or you can do one part of it, such as just the lower half. Creating a pattern with the material, like spacing out a row of tiles or doing strips of wallpaper, is another unique design idea.

An experienced interior painting company will help you nail down the design details for your accent wall. The talented painters at Complete Painting Services in Anchorage, AK, will get the job done. Accepting both commercial and residential clients, they have over 10 years of experience. Beyond painting, they’ll help with home remodels through their decking, plastering, and wallpapering services. Learn more about their painting options online, and call (907) 277-2468 for an estimate today.