Tuesday, June 18, 2019

Design Tips: Wall Accents Are Effective and Economical


Choose cool wall accent accessories when you need to liven up a room on a tight budget. Here are some practical and economical design tips to brighten your decor for less.

accent mirror

Dramatic Wall Mirrors to Accentuate the Light

A classic designer’s tip is to employ wall mirrors to make a dark room seem much larger AND brighter. Choose an accent mirror large enough to be a commanding presence in the room and with an interesting frame design/shape, be it distressed white paint or a warm gold tone. Plus you get to sneak a peek or two at the mirror to check your appearance, your guests none the wiser.

accent candle holders

Romantic Accent Candles in Sconces, in Unusual Places

Speaking of light, accent candles are a standard when it comes to setting a sexy mood. Shake things up a bit with this old solution. Put your accent wall sconces with candles in unusual spots that don’t normally get a lot of love. For example, a forlorn stretch of wall where electric sconces wouldn’t work. A few spots of subdued light in out-of-the-way places is irresistible!

wall art

Striking Wall Art to Add Splashes of Color

Finally we come to wall art for inspiration and color in an otherwise drab, spartan space. This accent art can be anything from huge prints of classic midcentury cityscapes to copies of your favorite era in painting from Renaissance Old Masters to Impressionism to the way-out styles of Pollack and De Kooning. Maybe some Andy Warhol pop art parodying advertising is your groove.

All the wall accents you desire to awaken your room are at our Rancho Cordova, CA store and other American Furniture Galleries locations.

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