8 Reasons to Have a Feature Wall
Find out if you really need this additional item on your renovation list (and cost)
A feature wall – also known as accent wall – is, technically, a wall that’s differentiated from the other walls in a room or area by its colour, texture, material treatment and, sometimes, function.
1. TV console and storage
The most common reason for a feature wall may be to store the TV console. A clever designer will incorporate other types of storage with it, too, to maximise the wall and the amount of work that goes into it – for example, open display niches and shelves, closed cabinets to hide clutter, and even concealed wiring for the TV and other gaming/video/karaoke cables.
The most common reason for a feature wall may be to store the TV console. A clever designer will incorporate other types of storage with it, too, to maximise the wall and the amount of work that goes into it – for example, open display niches and shelves, closed cabinets to hide clutter, and even concealed wiring for the TV and other gaming/video/karaoke cables.
2. Introduce colour
A feature wall is also called an accent wall for this main reason – it adds a big pop of colour to a space, becoming the focal point of that space.
3. Add texture
Depending on the material treatment used for the feature wall, it could also add texture. In this home, for example, the feature wall is made of metal hoarding sheets cut to size on site, contrasting with the smoothness of the painted concrete wall and the roughness of the craft brick wall.
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A feature wall is also called an accent wall for this main reason – it adds a big pop of colour to a space, becoming the focal point of that space.
3. Add texture
Depending on the material treatment used for the feature wall, it could also add texture. In this home, for example, the feature wall is made of metal hoarding sheets cut to size on site, contrasting with the smoothness of the painted concrete wall and the roughness of the craft brick wall.
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4. Demarcate areas
In an open-plan space, a feature wall helps to set boundaries. In this home, the herringbone wood-clad wall delineates the living area, while the herringbone glossy laminate-clad wall indicates the dining area.
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In an open-plan space, a feature wall helps to set boundaries. In this home, the herringbone wood-clad wall delineates the living area, while the herringbone glossy laminate-clad wall indicates the dining area.
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5. Divide a space
This is a more physical separation than the previous visual demarcations – this feature wall actually divides this bedroom so there’s a TV-viewing area and there’s a separate quiet resting space.
This is a more physical separation than the previous visual demarcations – this feature wall actually divides this bedroom so there’s a TV-viewing area and there’s a separate quiet resting space.
6. Highlight a collection or memory
Craft brick walls are a popular feature wall finish for many apartments; what differentiates one wall from another is what the homeowner decorates it with. Here, Astroboy takes pride of place (and draws the eye away from the TV) and indicates the figurine collection.
Craft brick walls are a popular feature wall finish for many apartments; what differentiates one wall from another is what the homeowner decorates it with. Here, Astroboy takes pride of place (and draws the eye away from the TV) and indicates the figurine collection.
In this home, the TV feature wall is an homage to the owners’ love for Mickey Mouse – and a daily reminder of their Disney experience.
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7. Create a fixed art installation
A contemporary bas relief of something that makes the you smile – and distracts from the utilitarian look of the wall-hung TV – is a good excuse for a sculptural feature wall.
A contemporary bas relief of something that makes the you smile – and distracts from the utilitarian look of the wall-hung TV – is a good excuse for a sculptural feature wall.
Not bold enough? Go for pastel stripes punctuated by a minimalist wooden relief that echoes the dining table’s shape.
8. Extend the headboard
Who says a feature wall is only for the living and dining areas? If you’re not one to move furniture around, and like your bed where it is, use the wall behind it as a visual extension of the headboard and your bedroom’s design theme. This adds a luxe, boutique-hotel feel to your bedroom’s look.
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Who says a feature wall is only for the living and dining areas? If you’re not one to move furniture around, and like your bed where it is, use the wall behind it as a visual extension of the headboard and your bedroom’s design theme. This adds a luxe, boutique-hotel feel to your bedroom’s look.
TELL US
Thinking of a feature wall for your home? Share in the Comments where you’re putting it, and why. Already got one that you’re proud of? Show us a photo!
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Expert Opinion: What’s Next for the Feature Wall?
Typically, the feature wall highlights an architectural feature of a home, as in this penthouse unit (left), where its dark colour calls attention to the double-volume space. For many in Singapore, however, the feature wall is a wall where the TV is placed, surrounded by other entertainment accoutrements and some storage. But it doesn’t have to be just that! Here are other reasons a feature wall may be a good idea for your renovation.