Sean

I have a strong disdain for ‘accent walls’. I truly believe that if you are going to make a statement, go
big or go home. I think this stems from my love of drama in interiors. If I had my way, I would
wallpaper an entire room from floor to ceiling and cover the upholstery in the same print. I think a
room should envelop the furnishings and accessories within it. By wrapping a room in a print or a
bold colour, the walls suddenly take a backseat and sort of act as a backdrop to the furnishings and
art.

By incorporating one dark or patterned wall into a room I think it makes the space feel disjointed
and unbalanced. In my opinion, a successful room should have many things that the eye dances
upon and no one feature should jump out at you. Many people use these ‘accent’ or ‘feature’ walls
as a way to create a focal-point within a room. I think it is much chicer to do this with art and
furnishings. Thinking of a navy accent wall? Why not paint the entire room navy and incorporate a
massive white canvas over the sofa to act as the feature. The room will actually feel larger as the
corners and edges of the walls will blend in and become blurred. The eye will naturally look at the
‘stuff’ within the room and not at the room itself.