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DIYs with paint: Making your own accent wall

by April Davis 09/14/2023

If you’re interested in DIY projects with paint for your home, try painting your accent wall. Accent walls are the perfect feature to transform an entire room with color, pattern or texture. Here are some inspiring ideas for creating your own accent wall DIY:

Imitate wallpaper with a herringbone pattern

Instead of using actual wallpaper on an accent wall, try using paint to imitate the expression. This DIY paint idea is perfect for adding some depth and pattern to any indoor space. All you need is your choice of paint color, a brush, measuring tape, a level and painter’s tape.

To map out the pattern, you can create your own spacer or use a wall stencil. Once you plan your first line, you’ll be able to duplicate the pattern for the whole wall for a fraction of the cost of wallpaper.

Create a marble effect with sponge painting

Sponge painting is a popular technique for adding texture to surfaces. Using a base paint color layer, use a sponge to gently add another color on top. Depending on the aesthetic you’re going for, you can use either a darker or lighter color as the base. To create a simple DIY marble effect, try using your sponge to add cool gray tones over a white wall. This paint DIY project can help you make a subtle and effective accent wall for any space.

Go big with color blocks

For a bolder aesthetic, try creating an accent wall with one or more blocks of solid color. You can use colors used in the rest of the room decor or go for contrast. Use a combination of primary colors for a dramatic effect reminiscent of popular modern artworks. Try multiple shades of the same hue to create a gradient effect. There are countless combinations of colors you can use depending on your personal style and preference.

Paint DIY projects are perfect for adding contrast and character to your space. Consider these ideas if you’re interested in making your very own DIY painted accent wall.

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Congratulations!! You have found The Agent who truly believes in treating others the way she would want to be treated. I was NOT born a Bay County resident; I'm a transplant from Georgia. This actually gives me a bit of an edge in seeing things through the vision of a newcomer. This edge is the fact that I've done all the research and traveling to find the attractions, benefits, events and a wealth of other information most new arrivals to beautiful Bay County are seeking to find. I will walk that mile (or more) with YOU to find YOUR IDEAL IMAGE HOME. Although each of us has different wishes for our homes, we can all agree that we want it to be "A place of refuge, comfort, hope, memories and happiness". I know Bay County extensively and I'm familiar with being in the military "family". I am an extremely proud Retired Air Force spouse. My motto as your agent is: "It is my mission to treat YOU as I would desire to be treated". I would like to help you with full integrity, on a timely basis and with positively your best interest at heart. If you are currently a Bay County resident and wish to sell or purchase a home, please consider my services as well...because; that same integrity used for newcomers will be exactly the same for locals!