Neutral walls are fine if you need to sell your house, but if you want to make a house a home, colour and personality is everything. One of the best ways to add colour without over-powering a space is with a statement, feature wall. Creating a focal point in your room, a feature wall will add colour and style with minimal effort.

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Why have a feature wall?

If you’ve just moved in or are scared of using bold colours, a feature wall is a great way to inject some personality. The perfect accompaniment to a neutral colour scheme, you can use it to experiment with colour and add interest to a room.

A feature wall is also a great way to change the look and feel of a room without the constant need to redecorate. Similarly, if you have an open plan space, a statement wall can be used to define areas without physical separations.

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Choosing a feature wall

As a general rule it is best to pick a wall with minimal distractions, i.e without doors, windows or large pieces of furniture. The most popular choices are alcoves, chimney breasts and fire surrounds as they naturally lend themselves as a focal point.

It is also important to think about the shape of your room when selecting a feature wall. To shorten a long, rectangular room put a bold colour on the end wall. To make small room look larger, pick the largest wall for your feature wall.

How to select the perfect colour for your feature wall

If your room already has a colour scheme, you will need to take this into consideration when selecting the colour for your feature wall. Pick a shade from your existing furnishing, fabrics and artwork for a harmonious feel. Select a complementary colour scheme if you want to create a more subtle finish.

For a modern feel, why not go for a contrasting colour scheme. If your furniture is in a neutral colour, pick a bold contrasting colour for a contemporary look. Use the colour wheel to pick a colour on the opposite side of the spectrum.

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Creating your feature wall

There is more than one way to create a feature wall in your home. Paint is a great choice if you want to add an instant splash of colour on a wall.

Bold patterned wallpaper is also a fantastic way of adding personality as well as colour. Whether you want to create a vintage feel or add a contemporary graphic design to your walls, wallpaper is the number one choice. Browse our selection of stylish wallpapers to find something suitable for your home.

Create your own wall

If you don’t want to paint or wallpaper your wall, you can also create a feature wall using frames, wall hangings and furniture. Why not create a feature using photos of friends and family. Get lots of different size frames in a similar colour scheme and checker across your wall. Similarly, why not cover a large frame with contrasting/complimentary wallpaper for an easy and instant pop of colour.

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