How to enhance your living room with an accent wall

What is an accent wall?

The English word is used to describe an interior wall that differs from all the others in the room.

Wallpaper is a valuable new resource in interior design, changing its nature in the room and turning the walls into real paintings.

One of the solutions to give personality to the living area can be to focus on a single portion of the wall, creating an accent wall: placing wallpaper on only one wall, making it stand out from the rest.
This style idea is perfect for the wall where the sofa is to be placed, where the wallpaper can express all its surprising decorative power.

Why put wallpaper behind the sofa?

Modern-day wallpapers do not just cover the walls, but turn them into real works of art, enhancing the ambience and making each space unique. And which wall is better suited to become a protagonist than the one behind the sofa?

Why insert wallpaper for an accent wall?

If you want to add a touch of style and personality to your living room, an accent wall with wallpaper is a simple yet stunning way to do it:

creates a focal point
adds depth and visual interest to the whole room
complements or contrasts with the home décor, enhancing it
is a more economical choice than covering the entire room

How to choose the right wallpaper

When choosing a specific wallpaper model, it is important to assess the characteristics of the room and the general decorative style in order to avoid inconsistencies on an aesthetic level.

Like any other piece of furniture, wallpaper also requires upstream planning, including light, room size and the colour palette of the home.

Choosing the appropriate design

Consider the size of the wall and the style of your living room. For smaller spaces, lighter or smaller-scale designs are recommended to avoid overloading the room. In larger rooms, you can dare with bold or large patterns. Remember that the wallpaper behind the sofa will become the focal point of the room; therefore, choose a design that is consistent with the rest of the decor.

Colour palette

Colour plays a crucial role. You can choose shades that match the sofa and the other furniture elements or opt for a bold contrast. Don’t forget the lighting in the room: dark colours can make the space seem more intimate, while light tones can make the room seem larger and brighter.