12 Ways to Reinvent a Dated Accent Wall and Bring it Back on Trend
The “accent wall” has been a feature in interior decor for quite some time now, and many would argue that it’s time to let it go. The single, contrasting wall concept has graced many a home with its punchy juxtaposition but seems to have gone from high design to dated as of late.
And why? Perhaps because it has, in many cases, become a halfhearted, last-ditch effort to breathe a little creativity into a space without any real attention to purpose.
Just consider: How many times have you found yourself with a half-empty can of paint and thought, “What the heck, I’ll paint an accent wall — I’ve got just about enough for that!” Good initiative and enthusiasm, but it’s probably not a good idea.
The Spiffy Company, which specializes in e-interior design, explains that an accent wall should do at least one of three things: Enhance the architecture, add depth, or frame and define your space.
“Many times when accent walls don’t work it is because there is no real reason why they are being created. A big, bright color on a wall might sound exciting, but is there a reason why you are painting that particular wall?” they ask.
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Agreed. Painting a single wall with little purpose other than simply painting it won’t serve you or your room in the long run. Remember, the whole idea is for you to accent an element you’d like to highlight and complement the surrounding space, rather than simply contradicting it.
We also believe that an accent wall can be so much more than simply one of four walls painted in a darker shade; it can be fun, flirty, and decidedly unexpected.
So let’s hear it for the accent wall … or at least the well thought out, purposeful, and striking accent wall.
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