Accent walls

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Accent walls

Org artists/designers/creative types, I could use your help. About two years ago, I painted my bedroom this kind of dull sand brown. I thought it would be cool, but it didn't quite turn out how I wanted, although it's not horrible. I'm feeling lazy and don't want to repaint the entire thing, and I'm thinking I can salvage it with a good accent wall.

I'm leaning toward a dark blue, royal blue, some kind of blue, because I think a darker accent wall against the lighter three walls would visually elongate the room. As a general rule of thumb, is that correct?

Any tips or tricks regarding accent walls that anyone would want to share?

Reply #1 posted 11/03/09 8:43am

sammij

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Well, if your walls are a neutral sandy colour, you may want to try a complimentary of that colour

If your neutrals have a strong yellow undertone, consider using mauves or deep plums - especially if your neutrals are bright and vibrant.
The contrast will really wake the room up...

If your neutrals have more of a reddish undertone, try vibrant greens...

In fact... check this video out to help on colour harmony (we just finished watching it in class)

http://spin.mohawkcollege...eative.mp4

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Reply #2 posted 11/03/09 8:48am

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Thanks, Sammi! I don't think a green would look good, but also, my neutral color is definitely not vibrant. I'll check out the link, though. I appreciate it.

Reply #3 posted 11/03/09 9:01am

sammij

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Efan said:

Thanks, Sammi! I don't think a green would look good, but also, my neutral color is definitely not vibrant. I'll check out the link, though. I appreciate it.

No problem!
Neutrals are usually a little tricky to co-ordinate with, maybe even a crimson would be nice?

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Reply #4 posted 11/03/09 9:05am

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sammij said:

Efan said:

Thanks, Sammi! I don't think a green would look good, but also, my neutral color is definitely not vibrant. I'll check out the link, though. I appreciate it.

No problem!
Neutrals are usually a little tricky to co-ordinate with, maybe even a crimson would be nice?

Yeah, that might be cool. Sounds like you think I should avoid blue in general?

Reply #5 posted 11/03/09 9:07am

Mach

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Not blue

go redish - darkish redish - blood reddish

or deep pumpkin

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Reply #6 posted 11/03/09 9:28am

sammij

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Efan said:

sammij said:

No problem!
Neutrals are usually a little tricky to co-ordinate with, maybe even a crimson would be nice?

Yeah, that might be cool. Sounds like you think I should avoid blue in general?

Well that depends on what visual temperature you're going for, warm or cool?

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Reply #7 posted 11/03/09 9:40am

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sammij said:

Efan said:

Yeah, that might be cool. Sounds like you think I should avoid blue in general?

Well that depends on what visual temperature you're going for, warm or cool?

Whichever one is gonna rally up the hot sweaty mens. biggrin

Seriously, though, I think warm. I have a small place, and in my living room, I did a really vibrant orange that rocks. So I was thinking the bedroom should offset that somewhat, which is why I thought blue. But a vibrant green might work well too. (I realize this is hard to do since you don't know the exact colors I've got, and I'm not at home right now, so I can't post any pictures, so I'm cool with just general info.)

Reply #8 posted 11/03/09 12:59pm

sonic

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I find certain shades of red very "classy"

My sis has her living room painted red (merlot) & it looks amazing. her furniture is old leather sofa/antique books/ think english country.

I think a shade of red would look nice...as long as its the right "shade". smile

just my 2 cents.

Reply #9 posted 11/03/09 3:08pm

RenHoek

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Go here first!!

http://colorschemedesigner.com/

I use this when working with ALL my clients...

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Reply #10 posted 11/03/09 4:18pm

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RenHoek said:

Go here first!!

http://colorschemedesigner.com/

I use this when working with ALL my clients...

Awesome site! Thank you!

Reply #11 posted 11/03/09 7:46pm

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RenHoek said:

Go here first!!

http://colorschemedesigner.com/

I use this when working with ALL my clients...

wow!!! brilliant!

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Reply #12 posted 11/04/09 4:59am

PREDOMINANT

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Also consider paper (very on-trend), a dark blue or red with the sand colour evident in the pattern.

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