Can't Choose Between Two Paint Colours? Consider Two-Toned Walls
There's no need to choose; simply use both to add dimension and interest to your walls
Colour is one of the easiest things to compromise in the home. It’s hard to choose the right paint colour for your walls with so many options out there. If you’ve narrowed it down to two hues, there’s no need to choose – two-toned walls can add dimension to a space and help you compromise on colour choice.
Although these walls are often inspired by horizontal moulding, there’s no need for this architectural detailing to get the look in your home. Any wall, any colour and any style can benefit from this technique.
Although these walls are often inspired by horizontal moulding, there’s no need for this architectural detailing to get the look in your home. Any wall, any colour and any style can benefit from this technique.
Use two neutrals on your walls to add subtle dimension. Placing the lighter colour on the top half visually heightens the ceiling.
Two neutrals set the scene for a variety of looks. In this space, anything from bold brights to zebra prints take new light against the two-toned wall.
Dark shades can add drama to a space, but sometimes they’re overwhelming on a full wall. Choose a two-toned look and to balance a dark and light colour for a sophisticated and fresh look. Notice how the rug mimics the wall, pulling the style into the space.
Browse through images of two toned walls
Browse through images of two toned walls
Pair a dark shade with bright white for a crisp look that feels at home in traditional and modern rooms. This paint colour is actually a deep brown, but if you want something more bold, go straight for black and white.
Light blue is paired with a darker hue in this boy’s bedroom for a classic look that will grow as he does.
Here’s why you should use blue colour in your bedroom
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In this dining room, a bright coral looks ultra sophisticated when paired with beige. Leopard print chairs in a similar hue pull the colour scheme into the space.
Creating separate areas is tough in shared rooms, but this designer cleverly used two-toned walls to do just that. Blue linens on the bottom bunk and green on the top emulate the walls, helping define each sleeping space.
Remember, two-toned walls don’t have to be exactly split in half. A small strip of a light colour on top of a darker shade will still add visual height to the ceiling and dimension to the room’s decor.
If you’re designing a home or adding moulding yourself, consider installing it on curved windows and corners for a two-toned wall with a little extra personality.
Take a look at this guide to mouldings
Take a look at this guide to mouldings
Don’t feel like you need to stay between the lines of your moulding either. The beautiful detailing in this room has two strips of moulding. The designer carried the green through to the top strip and then switched the colour for a slightly different take.
You can also get this look without moulding. This elegant and chic bathroom proves it can be done with stylish panache.
Striped walls provide a stylish step up from the standard two-toned wall. Keep it simple with one solid stripe in the middle of a contrasting colour for another layer of colour.
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Standout Wall Colour Combinations That Celebrate Contrast
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Read more:
Standout Wall Colour Combinations That Celebrate Contrast
Tell us:
Have you used two tones on your walls? Share images and your thoughts in the Comments below.