Choosing the Right Paint Color

When choosing the right color for an accent wall, it can be a difficult and a tricky decision as it can really break or make the look and feel of your room. If you’re deciding to add an accent wall to your living room, kitchen or bedroom, there’s an endless amount of colors to choose from that really could elevate and bring your interior design together with a design that choose. 
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Here are a few tips to help you out. Please don't get intimidated. 

Choosing the right wall to accent with paint
– The best wall to accent with paint is typically the first wall you notice when you walk into a room. That wall usually features a bookcase, fireplace, wainscoting or anything else that catches the eye.

Developing a color scheme for the room
– It’s important not to overdo one color. Use the 60-30-10 rule when painting or decorating a room: 60 percent should be a neutral color, 30 percent applied to a second color and 10 percent reserved for the accent color.

Match an accent color with the room
– Colors convey a certain feel and mood. So likely it wouldn't make sense to accent your living room with bright and eclectic colors if it doesn’t fit the room. Think about the mood you want to create and the purpose of the room.

For your Living Room

• Adding a dark accent in a light room – If there is already a lot of light-colored furniture and plenty of natural light, maybe think of a dark color to mix it up. The contrast might be your favorite.
• Pick a color that reflects your climate – Living in Arizona, and you might be more of the outdoorsy type? Whatever the case maybe, bring in a color from the outdoors.
• Accent the key feature in the room – Add a bright color or moody color behind a built-in bookshelf, fireplace or piano and pair it with gold, silver or black lighting fixtures.

For a Bedroom 

• Accent with a Warm color – Pastels and calming colors This can make a room feel intimate, relaxing and calming. A bedroom should make you want distress and able to rest comfortably. So in large and long spaces, consider using a warm color to make the space more intimate.
• Accent with a Moody colors – Moody colors push a wall away from your eye. This can help make a small bedroom feel much larger. Consider using a moody colors to open up the space and provide nice contrast with whites and light colors. Are you willing to go bold?