If your bedroom is looking a little bare and lacking, painting a feature wall can be one of the simplest yet most effective ways to breathe some new life into the room and give it a whole new look. Traditionally, a feature wall is one of the four walls that is painted in a different color; often it is darker compared to the other walls. A feature wall can add depth and interest to your room, and with so many different paint colors to choose from these days, getting the exact result that you want shouldn’t be too difficult. Whether you simply want something different in your existing room or are giving your bedroom a complete overhaul, here’s a step-by-step guide to painting a feature wall.
Choosing Your Paint Color
One of the first steps to consider is what color you want to paint the feature wall.
Don’t be afraid to go dark as, in many cases, a darker feature wall can actually add depth to even a small bedroom and make it appear larger. And, dark colors like navy blue, deep purple, emerald green dark teal and even black are all really fashionable right now. However, one of the main things to consider when painting your feature wall is the furniture and furnishings in your room. This might not be such an issue if you’re starting with a blank canvas, but if you have existing Versace décor that you want to keep or furniture items, you’ll want to choose a paint color that doesn’t clash. The Versace décor for your home is traditionally black and gold; the good news is that this will match well with many paint colors.
Which Wall to Paint?
Deciding which wall to paint is another factor you’ll need to keep in mind when preparing. The wall that you paint will have a huge effect on what the rest of the room is going to look like, so it’s a wise idea to choose carefully.
Generally, for a bedroom, the feature wall should be behind the bed. However, you don’t need to stick with this rule if you don’t feel like painting behind the bed is going to give you the final look you want. A feature wall always looks best when it’s a focal point, so if you have furniture or décor in your room other than the bed that you’d rather draw attention to, paint the wall there instead.
Preparing and Painting
Finally, prepare your wall for painting. Fill in any holes and sand the wall down so that it is smooth. You should also clean the wall and make sure that any dust is removed from the corners. You can then use masking tape around baseboards, against adjoining walls and the ceiling, and around power outlets to keep the paint lines clean and straight.
Once you’ve done this, you’re ready to start painting! Use a brush to cut in around the edges first, and then do two to three coats using a roller or paint pad.
Sometimes, all it takes is painting a feature wall to bring an entirely new look to your bedroom.