For years, accent walls reigned as the statement-making paint treatment of choice.
Painting walls with two colors creates instant contrast and architectural interest with just a few paint strokes.
“Plus, it’s also a lot easier topaint a wallthan to install trim.”
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“It doesn’t have to be exact halves!”
Once you’ve finalized your design, tape it off usingpainters tapeand a level, and start painting!
Two-Tone Wall Ideas
Looking for two-tone wall inspiration?
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Here are six tips and ideas to get you started.
Line It Up
Cant decide where to start your paint line?
Use an existing feature in the roomsuch as a door frame, chair rail, orfireplace mantelas a guide.
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Align the block of color with your horizontal element of choice to achieve a crisp, orderly look.
Combine Colors
When it comes to this paint trend, we say the bolder, the better.
Pick two of your favoritedaring shadesfor a high-energy, color-on-color effect.
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To keep the two-tone treatment cohesive, stick to one paint sheen for both colors.
“My favorite app is pairing bright colors with a light neutral or white,” Wadden says.
Limiting the vivid hue to one half of the wall prevents it from overwhelming the room.
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Get Creative
Two-tone walls are even more eye-catching when you add some personality to the treatment.
One idea: Carry the color block acrosssecondhand artworkfor a touch of humor.
It all depends on what effect youre trying to achieve.
Dividing the wall along the horizontal can create an illusion of more space if the top half is lighter.
Conversely, a dark top half can feel cozy and enveloping.
In some cases, yes!
