Living etc - Which wall should be the accent wall in a Living Room?
‘Introducing an accent wall requires some serious thought and you can't just update any old wall. There are so many factors to take into account. What are you wanting from your living room, are you trying to highlight a piece of furniture or distract from it? What kind of mood do you want to create, and last, but not least, what kind of natural light does the space receive?
It is also important to think about how you wish to view the accent wall when within the room, considering whether your furniture faces it or not. For example, you could have the accent wall opposite the sofa, so that you can sit and enjoy the view, or if you prefer to create a vignette feel around the sofa, or indeed another favorite piece of furniture - a statement living room lighting or fireplace for example, then having the accent wall run behind it will create a beautiful backdrop and draw attention to that area.
'An accent wall should always feel purposeful and should be used as a focal point of a room, often that’s a wall with a fireplace or another interesting architectural feature,' says Melissa Read, Creative Director of Studio Burntwood.’
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Written by Oonagh Turner.