The phrase "accent color" refers to a specific color used to highlight, emphasize, or add interest to a design or visual composition. It is a color that stands out from the rest and is used sparingly to create visual impact.
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The raspberry
accent colour in my house was inspired by this piece of art found at a big box store and custom framed.
The owners have used white throughout their home, which makes it easy to move things around or introduce
accent colours for a different look.
Also, painting your cabinets white gives you lots of room to
add accent colours elsewhere.
Be inspired by this stylish coffee bar that promises to lift your mood and wake you up with a
bright accent colour as well as good, old - fashioned caffeine.
It's the
perfect accent colour to so many materials, adding a warming feel to natural woods and cooler stone.
Bring a modern black and white scheme to life by using a vibrant
accent colour on one wall.
A calming
blue accent colour adds to the restful scheme with pretty lace - print bed linen and a floral quilt.
The other great thing about going with a black and white combination is that you can throw any other
accent colour into the mix and it works.
Gold and brass accessories also provide a warm glow, while a generous selection of
other accent colours gives the entire place a vibrant, happy persona.
The same
dark accent colours were used on the side mirrors, door handles and side air vents to give the vehicle a dynamic sporty look.
Try a gentle palette of warm, mixed neutrals in a living room to give you the freedom to play with
different accent colours and textures.
The simplicity of this combo is its strength and it will lose impact if too many shades or
accent colours come into play.
Use a shift in colour or materials to mirror the change in functions around your space, then bring in a
single accent colour to unite the look.
I picked out the little bit of blue in the jumper and matched the bag to it — I do like a
third accent colour!
I love how a vase of flowers, along with some well
distributed accent colours, can transform so many interiors into «Wow it looks like a magazine».
Draw the rest of the room together by picking up
accent colours in the furnishings and accessories.
In the living area, add cushions on the navy sofa in the same coral fabric, plus a few in
other accent colours.
If you're looking for bedroom paint ideas; darker, earthy shades of charcoal, brown, navy and black can be used sparingly
as accents colours for furniture and accessories, providing light and shade and creating visual interest.
«The chosen
accent colours of soft blues and chalky greens were influenced by the rural surroundings,» says the interior designer.
Style Tip: Keeping a consistent
accent colour throughout the look gives you a strong foundation to play with complimentary and contrast colours and have fun with the rest of the outfit while looking put together
I usually pair this dress with cool tones (like teal), but I decided to switch things up and wear another one of my wardrobe palette - approved
accent colours from the opposite side of the spectrum: burgundy.
This child's bedroom has been kept calm and neutral with small
accent colours such as an ice blue painted window frame and striped blind.
Turn your beach - themed bedroom into glamorous New England beach house by simply replacing the typical blue
accent colour with jet black.
We capped the set off with a lovely grey pantone
accent colour which will give you just enough style to be contemporary but will not be too overbearing if you decide to change up your room's colour theme further down the track.
Yellow is the perfect
accent colour here — just occasional hits prevent deep greens feeling too dark and gloomy.
In a more domestic setting, lamps and lampshades are a great way to
bring accent colours and textures into your decor, even when they're switched off.
This includes a palette of bold exterior and interior colours; body coloured carbon bonnet louvres; a red tint or satin finish to the carbon fibre elements on the exterior and interior of the car; a full carbon fibre centre console, black anodised and machined rotary controls and a steering wheel with a leather on - centre stripe in the chosen
interior accent colour.
I went out this morning to buy the paint while Mr Beach Cottage waited patiently, paint brush in hand, while finishing off the en - suite bathroom (all white, no debate) for me to come back from the paint shop with
whatever accent colour took my fancy...
Damask bedlinen adds a classic touch, while a flourish of bright pink accessories and fabrics introduce
lively accent colours that really bring the scheme to life.
3 According to designer Stephen Fermoyle, blue and white remain
favourite accent colours because they're clean and crisp.