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We're painting a room a nice (very light) lavender color and I'd like an accent wall color - what are some good choices?

I'm just full of painting-related questions this week, but I'm just SO challenged with color. This is a relatively small room full of antique furniture - floors are hardwood (pine). Almost rustic looking. This is pretty close (though it isn't a bedroom):

https://www.decorpad.com/photos/2009/06/30/3ab83b2398fe.jpg

Our trim is a very white oil base, to set off the walls. I'm accenting with the black framed photos. I'd like one accent wall though, to give me some depth. Help!
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lenozhka
lenozhka
September 15, 2009 08:43 PM
You can find some accent wall painting ideas here:

http://www.housepaintingtutorials.com/painting-accent-walls.html

Also, check out this color tutorial:

http://www.housepaintingtutorials.com/choosing-interior-paint-colors.html

Hope this helps!
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lina
lina
March 09, 2010 10:49 PM
I have been researching how to choose an accent wall colour and I came across a very good point. An accent colour can be pulled from something already present in the room whether it's a piece of furniture, a pillow, or accessory... Go to the paint store and get several paint chips of colours that might work. Then bring them home and lay them out in the room you are working on. Choose the paint chip that makes the other colours in the room pop and that seems to flow with the other colours. It's like picking out an outfit to wear. Everything doesn't have to totally match, but the colours should all tie in together somehow. Hope that helps :)
~Lina
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