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I want one feature wall in a different colour in the living room or bedroom. How do you combine it with the other walls?
A feature wall works best behind a fireplace, TV unit or bedhead, while the remaining walls stay white or very light so the room keeps its brightness and white doors and wardrobes stand out cleanly.
Rather than painting an entire room in a dark shade that might make it feel smaller, painting a single feature wall — or a fireplace alcove — adds depth while keeping the room bright.
In this living room, the main walls were kept crisp white while a warm olive tone was used on the fireplace wall and column, drawing the eye to the hearth without darkening the space.
Similarly, pairing a dark or soft grey wall with white walls, white built-in wardrobes and white interior doors creates a clean contrast that makes the woodwork stand out.
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