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‘WALL’ow in eclectic style!

THE ASIAN AGE. | ADETEE SAWHANEY
Published : May 17, 2018, 7:12 am IST
Updated : May 17, 2018, 7:12 am IST

A stark wall can easily brighten the most dingy space in your home and here are some tips to get it right.

Perk up your walls with art.
 Perk up your walls with art.

Feature walls or ‘accent walls’ are a great way of creating an impact in any given space. All one needs is a fabulous feature wall to really make a room stand out. An impressive statement wall is all it takes to give a room the wow factor. Here are a few ways of creating a show stopping feature wall...

Dramatic Wallpapers
There is a huge variety of rich wallpapers that one can pick and choose from. A fabulous wallpaper is a surefire way to grab attention.

 An oversized time piece
A clock doesn’t have to be purely practical. By choosing an oversized arty deco design, you can create a distinctive focal point in any room and it could easily be a conversation starter.

Bold colour play
Create depth with a bold rich colour. By painting a single wall with a bold colour like deep blue or rich green, can instantly perk up a room, adding energy and verve. Taking the effect onto the ceiling lends even more impact to the room.

Try a statement fire place
A fireplace is a great way of making a statement in any given space.

Fabric hoop wall art
Framed fabrics in different-sized frames creates an element of interest and brings in colour to a given space.

Picture wall
A feature wall with family photographs is a great way to not only create an interesting wall but also personalising it.

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Screens
Screens or jaalis in different materials such as metal, wood, etc are ways of beautifying a stark wall.

Mirrors
One could play with large oversized mirrors with interesting finishes to perk up a wall.

Stencilling
Painting motifs or patterns on a wall almost instantly adds beauty to the wall. You can doodle plants or vines across a section of the wall as they look beautiful or even go artsy with abstract or art nouveau designs.

Stone cladding
A wall clad with interesting natural stones or even semi precious bits and bobs like a back lit onyx wall creates a unique statement.

— The writer is the principle designer and creative director at an interior firm.

Tags: interior design, feature walls, accent walls