1. “One wall, a thousand wow moments: Accent colours that instantly wake up your room”
2. intro
“I want to highlight a wall – but which one, how and with what colour?” – friend Bruna asked us this question over a cappuccino. A clear case for the whole Design Squad: Mia 🎨 (colour), Lisa 🛋️ (space), Lena 💡 (light), Alex 🌿 (material) and Noah 🏗️ (architecture) tinker together and reveal their everyday tips here. You don’t need to be a colour pro – just a little curiosity.
3rd question and answer session
Which wall is suitable as an accent wall?
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Lisa 🛋️: “Take the wall that you see first when you enter the room – that’s your natural eye-catcher.”
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Noah 🏗️: “Make sure it’s technically clear: no rough water pipes, no huge heating system.”
How dark can the colour be without making the room look smaller?
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Mia 🎨: “Dark is fine if you only colour one wall. Leave the rest in a light neutral colour and the dark area will look like extra depth instead of a cave wall.”
Should I paint first or choose furniture first?
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Alex 🌿: “Mood board first: colour + upholstery fabric + carpet. Otherwise your sofa will clash with the wall later.”
Can I use wallpaper instead of paint?
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Mia 🎨: “Yes – patterns work brilliantly on individual surfaces. But leave enough in reserve so that the repeat looks right.”
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Lisa 🛋️: “And keep the rest smooth, otherwise it’ll be too wild.”
Light: Do I need to light the accent wall separately?
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Lena 💡: “Absolutely! A wallwasher or picture light brings out the depth. Without light, even the coolest colour looks dull.”
4. mini Quickrules box
| Short problem | Compact squad solution |
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| “Colour looks too hard” | Choose matt instead of glossy colour |
| “Room becomes darker” | Increase ambient light, illuminate wall with spotlight |
| “Pattern creates confusion” | Max. one patterned surface, rest plain |
| “Wallpaper can be removed” | Non-woven wallpaper with soft paste in a rented flat |
5th Kartell / Bruno-Wickart Inspiration
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Kartell Componibili container – creates a cool counterweight to the accent wall with its crisp colour.
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Kartell Bourgie table lamp – perfect mood lighting, brings out metallic accents.
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Kartell Masters Chair – sculptural chair, looks great against a dark wall.
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Kartell Fly pendant lamp – transparent dome diffuses light softly over the coloured surface.
Find more Kartell inspiration here:
https://www.bruno-wickart.ch/de/hersteller/kartell
6. showroom call-to-action
Feel the colours live, see the Kartell pieces in the original and be inspired on 3,000 m²: Bruno-Wickart Showroom Zurich awaits you with personalised advice, a large selection of samples and delicious coffee. Bring a photo of your wall with you – we’ll work on your perfect accent on site.
Don’t panic about furnishing! The five of us – Mia, Lisa, Lena, Alex & Noah – will show you step by step how to find your own personal living style. Cappuccino ready? Let’s get started.
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