How to Update a Room Without a Major Renovation: The Accent Wall Technique – A Designer Trick

08.02.2024 01:30

Living for years in an apartment whose interior does not change at all is very difficult.

Sooner or later, residents will want to update their rooms.

It would seem that the only way is to carry out complex and expensive repairs.

However, Yulia Tychino, an expert in the field of design and interior design for the online publication BelNovosti, assures that grandiose renovation work is not needed to update the premises.

It is enough to use such an interesting technique as creating an accent wall.

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What is an "accent wall"

This is the name of a wall that is significantly different from three other similar surfaces in its appearance.

This could be a different color or the presence of patterns that attract the attention of a person entering the room.

The great thing about an accent wall is that it changes the look of the entire room.

In other words, it is enough to change the “appearance” of just one surface - and the entire room begins to be perceived differently.

What to do with the wall

The wall chosen as an accent wall should be covered with bright wallpaper that stands out strongly against the background of the paper finishing material in the rest of the room. You can use paint instead of wallpaper.

An accent wall can be monochromatic or covered with numerous patterns and designs. The main thing is that it is very different from the other walls.

Earlier, the expert told whether black is needed in the interior.

Kurchev Anton Author: Kurchev Anton Deputy Editor-in-Chief

Julia Tychino Expert: Julia TychinoExpert / Belnovosti


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  1. What is an "accent wall"
  2. What to do with the wall