Experience an accent wall transformation

By Pocyline Karani

There is nothing as dampening to a room as a wrongly done accent wall. Yes, we are at a season where accent walls are in vogue. Everyone seems to be experimenting, but the fact that you have thought of introducing an accent wall to your living space is great because you are saying goodbye to bland and boring paint colours.

But first, what is an accent wall? It is a wall within a particular room that is markedly different and more interesting than the other walls in the room.

You can literally have it on any room of the house. Typically, the accent wall is painted, texturised using modern paste like Stucco or you can clad the wall with bricks, mazeras stone among other 1001 decorative trends.

Decorating an accent wall may feel like an overwhelming home transformation project because it totally defines a room. Nonetheless, this wall gives focus and structure for the entire home.

A wall cladded in decorative stone covering. [PHOTOS: ALLAN OLINGO]

Other than being the focal point structural element, accent walls brings all of the characteristics of a room together in a way that is artistically pleasing and inspirational. This is because they are highly visible with artistic pictures and eclectic wall art. Accent walls also bring a dramatic impact to the home design and if you intend to create one, here are a few tips.

Paint it A different colour

Painting one wall a different colour is the simplest way of creating an accent wall! All you’ve got to do is get a totally unique colour or a slightly different shade from other walls. For example, three walls in a room could be painted beige and one wall could be painted mocha brown.

As a result, the colours will still blend and transition smoothly while allowing the dramatic impact of an accent wall to take first place. If your living room or bedroom lacks colour and drama, then don’t hesitate to use a bolder colour for your accent wall. Accent walls can have an eye-popping impact simply by adding a bang of colour.

Think texture

In the world of textures, the options are mind blowing. Decorative pastes come in all forms of colour and shades and can help give any imaginable illusion.

Applying wall paste may require the help of an expert or you will need to have the appropriate tools and a guide to take you through the process.

Wall pastes such as Zephyro, Pietra, Grainy Flex, which gives a grain finish with glass specks finish, are available in the market. Decorative pastes and washes provide natural textures and unique wall finishes.

Stone cladding

For the most dramatic visual appeal, an accent wall can be decorated using decorative stone covering. A stonewall surrounding a fireplace is very popular in the living room. It complements the feel of the fireplace within the home. You can go for ledge stone slate wall cladding, which gives a mosaic look that imitates the ancient stone. Decorative stone come in different shapes and finishes such as Veneer, natural stone, stack stone, stone slates among others and you will definitely enjoy yourself running through the varieties available.