WHY GET AN ACCENT WALL?
- Accent walls can be a stylish and budget-friendly way to add personality to a room without repainting the entire space.
- Accent walls can potentially add value to a home, particularly during a resale, by creating a stylish and appealing feature.
- For board and batten projects, a common choice is pine due to its lightweight nature, ease of workability, and warm appearance. Other options include poplar, which is impact-resistant and paints well, or MDF for a smooth, dimensional finish. You can also use cedar, oak, and redwood.
- An accent wall generally covers an entire wall, floor to ceiling with a pattern created by paint or wood products and wainscoting does the same but stops at a specified vertical height on the wall.
- In general, the right wall to accent is usually the first one that you see when you enter a room. You and your guests will always have it in view. 2. Look for other architectural clues, such as a fireplace, built-in bookcases, or architectural nooks.
