Accent wall in a different color?
lavender12145
3 years ago
This is my kids study room, which I will get patched up and painted. I like stripes on the accent walls. the rest of the room matches one of the stripes. I want to explore the options. Which , one or all, sounds ok?
1. I keep the striped wall as is, I change the rest of the walls to a green that goes with the brown?
2. I just keep the same colors, but have a fresh coat of paint.
3. I change the entire room one color, ( light green, blue, )
4. I pick complementary colors like different shades of greens, or blues, and have the room painted in the same pattern ( stripes on accent wall and curved wall but in different colors like dark, and light greens)
I know it’s a matter of personal preference but mainly I want to know if first option is viable. If so I will go with that. If not, I will likely go with last option.
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lavender12145
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Comments (13)Thank you Linda!!! My husband is painting right now!! It looks awesome--a rich brown, Eddie Bauer corkboard--OMG, it looks amazing so far (first coat), i had knots in my stomach about this color all day- i was so unsure. WOW... I will be sure to post pics when it is done--we also decided to do the travertine backsplash above the cabinets, so it looks like the whole wall is 'bricked'.. thanks for all your help!...See Moreshare your ideas for this part of my DR/LR!
Comments (6)Valinsv hit it on the nail about the DR looking cramped. You have plenty of room to move the table and chairs out. The dining room actually starts at the beginning of the wall with the pass through. The only thing I can see working on that wall is large modern art since there is already a buffet and a console. I just don't think you need more furniture. If you still have your mind made up for a table, it may be a good idea to look for one that is all wood (no metal)with clean lines. If would break up all the metal and add some warmth to the room....See MoreAccent wall color, one or two different colors
Comments (8)I think I am confused. Is the mountain with the water your view, or is that just your computer screen? If the mountain is your view, you do not need an accent wall, because no one will ever look at it. However, I am guessing that the mountain view is not the real view. I am not a fan of accent walls unless you really have something to accent. You haven't described anything worth accenting yet. I think you need to give us a sketched out floor plan with windows, doors, and openings, along with the dimensions and uses of each space. That will help us give you a better answer....See MoreMaking a ceiling look as high as possible and a walled mirror problem
Comments (19)you have a great opportunity to make that wall a focal feature. so many things you could do. I would wall mount the tv and do a console a bit longer than the span of the tv. builtins on either side or shelving for your plants. here are a bunch of photos showing tv/sofa layout. don't look so much at the style, just the layouts. some have a fireplace so ignore that and just imagine a console in it's place. just one sofa facing the tv w/chairs in opposite corners. (this layout could work for the super deep sofa size) same set up as your room. (ignore the style!) sofas facing each other. if you want super deep sofas, I don't think this layout would be ideal for that size. layout using a sectional Find a vintage mcm console and use it below the tv. look at Article for sofas in my own space I used the Article black leather sofa, the bench and walnut chair, and I have a vintage Brasilia console....See Morelavender12145
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