Colour blocking – 6 Ideas to Add Style to Your Walls

Just like us, our home and our walls also need some TLC from time to time, some extra touch of glamour, something dramatic to flaunt, a fresh new look and more.  Now changing furniture and buying new upholstery is one way to do that, but nothing matches the joy of a fresh, new, trendy wallpaper.

The latest trend you must check out for 2023 is colour blocking on walls. Normally this was done with paint but now it’s possible with wallpapers as well.

First of all, let’s understand what actually colour blocking your walls is. Well, essentially colour blocking involves using contrasting colours and complimenting them together to create a stunning look. It is normally used in clothing but now its time to bring some fashion to your walls. Right?

You would be surprised to know that carefully done colour blocking can make a small room look bigger and spacious. Various visual effects can be created using certain combinations and proportions of contrasting hues.

Let’s see a few ways to colour block your walls

Make doors and windows stand out

A very common aspect of architecture and design is to take good care of negative space first. When you wish to colour block your walls, then the negative space is doors and windows. Now the most common way is to colour your doors and windows in contrast colour from the wallpaper that you have used on your walls.

Take inspiration from art works

Your walls can be decorated in a manner that will enhance the look of your home. For that you can take cue from a theme, art piece or even a mural. There are wallpapers that have patterns of tribal art, city skyline, traditional patterns and more. These wallpapers are a trend this coming year.

Settle upon stripes

Striped or checkered wallpapers are a clever way to get your wall colour blocking in place without much effort. You can have a stunning striped wallpaper for your walls.

Detail makes a difference

If you are thinking of colour blocking your living area, then this will be the perfect trick to make it look classic, unique and stunning. Cover two opposite walls in solid colour wallpaper and then cover rest of the walls in printed or patterned wallpaper in similar colour family.

Let patterns break the ice

Now this is the most common way of covering walls. But yes this is one of the most effective ways without a doubt. Cover your walls in patterned wallpapers and let the windows and doors painted in the similar colour. The furniture should be plain and in bold colours this will balance out the prints and patterns.

A game with colour wheel

Colours play a vital role in making a space look vibrant, positive and energetic. If you understand the role of colours then you would definitely understand the power they posses. Complementary colours, which are diametrically opposite each other on the wheel, are great at infusing a space with vibrancy and energy. When used as colour blocks, they’re perfect for informal lounges, kids’ rooms, and other family spaces.

Different notes of the same color can also be blocked together to create a rich, layered effect. No matter what approach you take to colour blocking your walls, one thing’s for sure – it’s great fun! Roll up your sleeves, and start installing that stunning wallpaper of your choice. And see your home transforming and coming ale in front of your eyes.

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