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22 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. If you are looking for something a little more unique, be a bit more adventurous and experiment with a sparkling Resene metallic finish, a light Mediterranean style finish such as Resene Sandtex or a completely personalised Resene Paint effects finish. A feature area will have a dramatic effect on the whole space – a metallic feature can add sizzle, a deep red feature area depth and warmth, and a Resene Sandtex feature area can add a natural textured earthy touch. Remember, a dark colour will make the feature area advance and appear closer, while a lighter shade will make the wall recede and appear further away. If you want to make a long room appear squarer, paint the far wall in a dark colour to draw the wall into the room. You can ‘see’ your feature area before you start painting with Resene EzyPaint virtual painting software. Download Resene EzyPaint free from the Resene website, scan in a photo of your room, path the area you wish to paint and virtually paint your new feature area using your choice of over 3000 Resene colours. Resene EzyPaint is the ideal way to see the effect different colours will have on the entire room scheme, helping you to narrow down your colour choices. As colours are influenced by other room colours and lighting, it is always best to trial your chosen colour using a Resene testpot on the actual area you are planning to paint. View the painted area at different times of day to ensure that you like the colour as it changes from day to night. It only takes a few litres to create a feature area, which means it can be easily changed to suit your mood, the season or a change in decorating plans. Don’t be afraid to allocate one wall or area as a permanent feature area and change it regularly as your tastes and colour trends develop. Feature areas are designed for you to experiment with colours, so make the most of the blank canvas – after all you can always repaint if you don’t like the first colour you choose. Resene Double Hillary
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