How to decorate an accent wall beautifully in the interior?

Why is it stylish and fashionable?

Today, many people create apartment designs using this technique, but what is the reason for such popularity?

1. The emphasis on one wall in the interior visually corrects the room and neutralizes its shortcomings - a narrow room will be made wider, a long one - shorter.
2. The creation of an accent wall energizes the apartment and revives it. The finish looks more textured.
3. The use of different colors and textures zones multi-functional spaces.
4. The distinctive plane is itself a decorative element and helps to save on additional accessories.

What materials are they made of?

The main materials for decorating an accent wall:

• Wallpaper... In order not to overload the interior, where there are already drawings on the surfaces, use plain canvases. They can also be glued to plain "neighbors" only by choosing a contrasting color. Wallpaper with a large or small pattern will perfectly complement monophonic ones.
• Paint... The principles of compatibility are repeated with wallpaper - cover the surface with one color, create a print or paint graffiti. Another option is slate paint, on which you can draw with chalk.
• Wallpaper... From a huge assortment of plots, you will definitely find what suits your bedroom, living room or kitchen... The abstraction looks the most interesting, 3D effect and panoramas.
• Tile... As with paint and wallpaper - use a contrasting solid color or patterned. Its use is justified in the bathroom, toilet, kitchen.
• Panels... Plastic, gypsum, glass, fabric, foam - the choice of materials from which they are made is huge. Whichever one you choose is one of the easiest ways to get high-quality results.
• A rock... This includes both natural material and its imitation or porcelain stoneware. Most often used in wet areas, corridors.

In the photo, the use of red brick in decoration

• Brick... The most popular options are red or white, but brick wall paint in absolutely any color.
• Concrete... An unusual texture for a loft can be obtained from decorative cement.
• Wood... Recently, laminate or parquet laid vertically has been popular, but the accent will be created and reiki or panels.
• Plants... Phytowalls are gaining more and more popularity as an easy way to get an unusual and useful decoration.
• Decorative plaster. Add texture to the wall and paint on top with any paint.

The latter option does not apply to decoration, but one cannot but say about it: furniture. Arranging an unusual cabinet or shelving unit will also help to create an accent wall.

Which color should you choose?

There are three color options - contrasting lighter, contrasting darker and in tune with the rest of the surfaces, but with an ornament.

• Lighter means if all other space is dark, then the accent will be white, beige, gray and any other neutral color.
• Darker - on the contrary, on a light background, the spot will be dark and bright colors.
• Matching green accent wall in green space, white with pink flowers in pink.

The color palette also affects the perception of space:

• warm or dark shades bring objects closer;
• cold or light - move away.

In the photo, the allocation of space behind the bed

Choose a contrasting shade using the color wheel. He will also prompt harmonious combinations. There are 3 schemes for combining two colors:

1. In front of each other. These are the most active pairs: yellow + purple, orange + blue, red + green.
2. Sideways. Minimally extravagant couples are yellow + green, blue + purple, red + orange.
3. Below. The closer to the center, the lighter the shades. That is, combine the same color, but with different degrees of brightness.

What texture or pattern would work?

Finishing the theme of color, it should be noted: the accent wall in the interior can be in the same tone with the others, but it should be emphasized by the texture. The most advantageous option in this case is a combination of opposites. Smooth with embossed, plain with patterned, warm with cold. For example, paint with bricks, plain wallpaper with drawings, stone or paint with wood.

In the photo, an imitation of the texture of a stone

When choosing finishing materials with a print, you should remember about the various visual effects:

• horizontal stripes expand the space, use them on short sides in narrow rectangular rooms;
• vertical lines raise the ceiling, suitable for low rooms;
• a small floral pattern increases the space, a large one reduces it. Any flowers soften the surrounding interior;
• wallpaper with small spots and dots aligns the walls and hide their defects;
• geometric prints set the rhythm, depending on the color and size, they also affect the perception of the room. They add brutality.

Which wall should be accentuated?

The accent wall in the interior should be visible when entering the room, respectively, it is best if it is located opposite the door.

In the living room, use the space behind the sofa or TV. The same goes for the bedroom - behind the head of the bed, or in front of it. At the entrance, two accent walls are often made, highlighting the area with the door and the adjacent one.

In the photo, decoration made of plaster blocks

The choice also depends on the geometric shape. In narrow, elongated rooms, the long sides should not be accentuated. On the contrary, a short black accent wall with or without a window contributes to the visual alignment of the space.

Partial decor of an accent wall is used for zoning - using a narrow strip, a dining or work table, a TV, and a shower are distinguished.

The photo shows a panel of wooden hexagons

Ideas in the interior of rooms

Materials and techniques depend on the purpose of the premises in the apartment.

Accent wall in the living room

We have already mentioned that most often they allocate space behind the sofa or TV.

In the photo, a black and white fresco behind the sofa

Do not choose too bright, flashy designs and shades for plasma, otherwise watching TV will be uncomfortable. Behind the seats, on the contrary, you can experiment with the design, because you will not see this area while in the hall.

Accent wall in the bedroom

Decorate the entire area behind the bed in a small room, or sew to the width of the headboard in a large one. In the second case, soft or wooden panels look original, as well as other headboard options for the ceiling.

The photo shows an example of an accent wall in a bright bedroom

If the surface is textured, backlighting from below or from above will allow you to achieve an interesting effect and emphasize texture.

Photo of an accent wall in the kitchen

The most practical solution is a full width and height kitchen apron. It is mainly made from tiles, but panels, stone, brick are also suitable.

In the photo, the apron is the full width of the wall in the kitchen

The second possible area is the dining area. A distinctive finish around the table zones the room.

Children's room interior with accent wall

There are practically no rules for decorating a nursery or a teenager's room.Use decor for learning (geographical maps for a student, pictures with letters and numbers for a kid), entertainment (black and white coloring or slate surface) or decoration (3D wallpapers, photo wallpapers with characters from your favorite fairy tales and cartoons).

Pictured is a Scandinavian baby wallpaper

How to decorate an accent wall in a bathroom?

Often the emphasis is on the sink, toilet or bathtub. In a separate bathroom, arrange behind the toilet, glue bright wallpaper or tiles. In combined - accentuate the shower or bath bowl with contrasting tiles.

Hallway options

An accent wall in a narrow corridor is placed opposite the door and made darker. Or paint the door itself and everything around it in a deep monochromatic shade. Use paintings and photographs to decorate a long accent wall in the hallway, this will distract from the irregular geometry of the space.

In the photo there is a corridor in black and white with a slate door

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Don't be afraid to use accent tiles, paint, or wallpaper on one wall. This simple technique will revitalize and energize any interior.