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The Do’s and Don’ts of Adding an Accent Wall to Your Home



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Accent walls are an all-time designer favorite because they add an extra oomph to your home’s overall decor. Their flexibility allows you to make a personal statement in your space.
An accent wall is a decor statement that shows one item totally different from the rest of the house, especially its color. For example, you could have a tan sofa with bright pillows. Those pillows are called “accent pillows” and the same concept can apply to a wall. You create an accent wall that is unique and different from the other walls in the house, making it stand out.
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Creating an accent wall should not be too difficult if you know what to do. An accent wall can be used in any room when you follow some recommended dos and don’ts. Let’s look at some of them. Photo by: Pinterest

The Do’s

See The Big Picture

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Before choosing the right color for your statement wall, consider how it would look in the grand scheme of things. When it comes to home decor, you want your space to look tasteful and not tacky. So consult your color wheel and imagine if your preferred accent hue would look good with the rest of your decor.
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2. Be Creative
Think outside the box and don’t limit your choices to solid colors. The wall might be perfect for stripes and geometric patterns or a unique paint finish, like a metallic. Whatev...
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