It’s spring. Spring is about renewed energy and rejuvenation of the spirit. The world is preparing to spruce up everything from the yard to the house even the air. Everything is about improvement and improving. Homeowners everywhere are preparing to update homes with new coats of paint, grass, windows, plants or just about anything to change and improve. So what about a new accent wall to enhance the interior of your home? Have you considered changing from one color to a series of colors in your home?
If you are considering sprucing up your room with an accent wall you’ve got the right idea. One of the absolute best changes when decorating that adds more interest and appeal to a room is adding an accent wall. The intensity of one color breaking up a room of four walls can change the entire appeal of an area. With an accent wall, interest is immediately drawn to that one unique wall. And with the new, intense yet soft and subdued colors introduced this season, decorators are finding they have a host of colors to choose from.
The top colors of 2012 add pitch that break up a room, suspend your interest and then draw your attention and focus to one area. Take a look at these dramatic colors interior decorators recommend for accent walls:
Merlot Red – Not only is it dramatic, interesting and versatile, Merlot Red is dynamic. Add brown or black furniture. Include beige, gold and taupe accent pieces to soften and not overwhelm. On opposing walls ease in colors such as crimson, papaya, pale pink, sand, gray walnut, forest green, Atlantic blue, even orange red. Basically, it’s all about what makes you feel good, compliments your decor and has taste without being overbearing or clashing.
Royal Blue – Described as the color of royalty. When reflecting on adding a Royal Blue accent wall, consider cool grays, silvers, off whites or creams on opposing walls. Your opposing wall colors should never be those that are warmer than royal. They should not have clashing tones such as those with hints of yellow or red which will muddy or impose on the décor.
Turquoise – In the past, turquoise would have never been considered a color for a wall in a home. It was more appropriate as a color for a department store or even a dance hall. However, today as an accent wall, turquoise is one of the most requested colors on the color wheel. Designers are playing up turquoise in ways never thought possible. Combining turquoise with brown, peacock, aqua, blue, hints of red, crème, gray and just about anything imaginable seems to work beautifully. Turquoise is sophisticated. It can be accentuated with silvers, grays, gold, melon, green and almost anything conceivable. Add turquoise as the accent wall with pinks, crèmes, taupe, blue or even champagne on opposing walls.
When considering an accent wall, take a look around your favorite home improvement store or browse the internet. There’s so much to consider. The vast number of colors available are exceptional. Ideas run the entire scope of colors and your decorator can work with anything imaginable. Don’t have a decorator? Don’t worry. Just take a trip through the new homes available during the next “Parade of Homes” in your town.
