Making a feature of it Inject colour with a feature area. Redecorating an entire room can be time-consuming, so if all you want is a quick way of changing the mood of a room without redoing the entire colour scheme, designate yourself a feature area and start painting! A feature area is simply one wall or area picked out as an accent by painting it in a different manner to the rest of the space. If you have a predominantly neutral colour scheme, a feature area is the perfect opportunity to add a splash of colour without overpowering the rest of the room scheme that you have worked hard to achieve. While feature areas are most commonly used as a highlight in a neutral schemed room, they can also be used to define space in open plan areas rather than having expanses of the same colour for the entire area. There are no hard and fast rules to selecting the right area for your feature – after all, you are the one who has to live with it.An easy way to select a feature area is to stand in the middle of the room and choose a dominant wall, preferably one with interesting angles, curves, a fireplace or lighting. It is generally best to avoid walls with windows and doors, as these will distract attention from the feature you are creating. Feature areas may be created by simply overcoating the space with an accent colour in a low sheen or flat finish.You can select a favourite colour or use existing furnishings as inspiration and select a feature colour from room curtains, furniture, artworks or floor rugs. You don’t have to limit your feature to the walls. Consider whether a feature ceiling, floor, furniture or another focal point will best suit your plans. Outside a feature area could be your front door, a garden feature or window trim and architectural details. Wall from top: Resene Spindle (sky),Resene Mischka (left hill),Resene Freestyling (right), Resene Santas Grey (right), Resene Mamba (right), Resene Hammerhead (left, behind sofa), Resene Casper (sea).The floor is in Resene Ivanhoe. 28 |