Say the kitchen is 'open'... and it seems 'too plain' to you -- that can impact your feeling about the rest. One thing I notice is the mustard-gold color isn't anywhere else...

Maybe you'd like to repeat the tv's black - black frame where mirror currently is?

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Your room is fine; no accent wall is needed .Maybe an end table on both or one side of the sofa, with another lamp,as well.

I see you have some mustard color in pillows and curtains. I would do a wallpaper with some minimal soft mustard design (geometric or large flower outline, thin stripes etc) on white/beige background to match the wall color. One solid color paint may be too loud against your muted rest of the room.

I think you did great. I love the mustard pillows with the gray. It's pleasing to the eye to have your accent color 3 places in the room so maybe a piece of pottery in that color for the shelf.

I don't usually like an accent wall but I'm thinking it might look nice to paint the TV wall black. It will distract from the chest being high and not quite wide enough for that size TV. I also think the wood would really pop on a black wall. I think the mirror looks a little high - the center of it should be 65" off the floor.

Nice job Enjoy

Your room looks very clean and inviting using neutral tones. While I don’t know the dimensions, an accent wall may overwhelm the space. An end table and lamp are always functional and pleasant providing a place to set seasonsl features. Take small design steps and create ”your” style with accent features which you can carry with you elsewhere.

My style is traditional and no longer trendy. But, my touch has been to carry a theme within joining rooms. Here in the living and dining are Chinese vases as my continuity. They aren’t something that over power the room and likely aren’t even noticed.

I love the suggestion with art - like alfonso Mukha, however i would try to "play" with them online more. Before putting directly to the wall. Shouldn't you try to draw your room? there are some easy to use platforms like decorilla, havenly, planner5d, homebyme, roomlift. actually plenty of them and most have the easy to use interface

I agree a tish more color would be great. The left curtain panel looks like it has a bit of a yellow accent in it...why not the right side too?

I love your chest with the tv! Your room looks great so far, so even if you think you don't know what you're doing, apparently you're a natural.

What about getting some wall paper and use it in the entry just on the wall behind the mirror? It would give the whole room a little pizzaz and yet not overwhelm the space. Carry your gold/mustard color over there in the paper you choose. You could just paint it, but wallpaper would really elevate it.

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@arcy_gw the pictures ste from teo different time of year. (i have an ugly coach cover on rigjt now for the dog buy wanted to show a pic of my couch. now both sides have curtains wirh a little yellow

Don't necessarily think you need an accent wall. If you decide to have one any way, would you consider a bold print wallcovering instead?

You are just starting a lifetime journey. You have done a great job selecting core furnishings and bringing everything together, but it is still a bit on the "staged home" side of the fence. The room is cohesive and nice, but I can't tell who you are, what colors you love, what your passions are.

Wall color is one way to bring life to a room. Color in area rugs, art, décor, upholstery, window coverings are other ways to bring color into your space. Knowing what colors make your heart sing and then deciding how to add those colors into your home is how you can personalize the space.

Same room - accent colors subdued. . .

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@Norwood Architects im not sure about a pattern. I dont want it to look too busy

You have a very nice looking room here. I agree with Jennifer, it could use some personal items. Maybe I’m in the wrong here but I would consider one larger piece of art instead of the shelf with smaller items. To me it seems a bit busy.

I’m not typically a gray fan but your room isn’t bad at all. I wouldn’t paint the tv wall a different color but instead add color and life in different ways like art or maybe some subdued wallpaper and bright flowerpots.

The entry mirror is too small. Try to stay away from little decor items - what are those small pieces on the windowsill? Small stuff looks clutter-ish.

Don’t add many more items to your room; it’s not too big and it looks nearly full.

The TV is the focal point of that wall and is all the accent you need there with the nice base piece. Where I would add color would be at the window. Fiber shades under heavier and fuller drapes, without the sheers, would be a better choice, IMO. For an enduring look, match the drapes to our wall color. Or be adventurous and do the mustard. If you search for mustard drapes here, you'll likely get some ideas about other colors that work with them and that may be helpful. Here are fiber shades, but with simple white drapes.

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TV accent wall can work and add contrast when you have a nice piece like yours to show off. Choose the very darkest shade of sofa gray/taupe on color wheel so they're in the same color family.

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Possible useful addition where plant is. Remove fake plant, move chest to left edge ,and add a dark mustard slipper chair (no more than 22-23" wide). This one's gray/taupe, but one in your accent mustard would be great.

Or add painted antique thrifted wooden chair on the right for putting a bag down at entryway. Pull it into service when you have company. In a small space, every piece should have a "purpose." I think you did a wonderful job on your space.