Designer Tips

Using a vibrant colour on an accent wall is bold, but if you want a touch of drama in your space, go for a dark navy, charcoal or even black. A dark colour looks great against surrounding light walls and crates a space around a room’s focal point.

Not all accent walls have to be a solid hue – get creative with colour blocking by adding a striped wall or a graphic pattern.

Accent colours are great for creating a defined area in a multi-functional space (think open-concept loft or studio apartment). Paint a little nook to create a home office or an inset wall to define your sleeping space.

Add some life to a neutral room with a bold colour that commands attention. Black-and-white is a timeless colour combination, but adding a vibrant hue gives it a modern edge.

Feature walls are about creating a focal point in a room. So it is vital that you choose the right wall! An easy step is to identify where your eye is naturally drawn to when entering a room. Some features work well as a backdrop against your favourite piece of furniture or against the main piece of furniture in a room (for example the wall behind your bed or couch). Chimney breasts, fireplaces, mantles, and alcoves can also make great settings for feature walls. Try not to choose any wall that’s too small because it can make the room look visually cluttered and choppy.