Lookbook: Accent Wall, Fireplace & Ceiling Ideas | Bryce House Painting

An accent wall, a freshly painted fireplace, or even a bold ceiling can turn a plain room into the one everyone remembers — without repainting the whole space. I’ve grouped this page around three features I get asked about most: statement walls, fireplace surrounds, and ceilings, which might be the most underrated of the three. Most people never think to paint a ceiling at all, but it’s one of the easiest ways to add drama or coziness to a room that would otherwise look finished but forgettable. Each brings its own considerations, from picking a bold wall color that won’t feel dated in five years, to choosing a fireplace finish that can handle heat, to knowing when a ceiling color actually works with a room instead of closing it in. Each section below has a gallery of real project photos, along with links to the full write-ups if you want more detail on colors and technique.

Accent Wall Ideas

A single bold wall can add drama and depth to a room without overwhelming it — the trick is picking the right wall and the right shade.

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Sitting Room with Light Gray Accent Wall, 12 Stunning Accent Wall Ideas for Your Living Room, accent walls living room, Interior design, painter near me, accent walls living room ideas, accent wall for living room, accent living room walls, accent walls living room, accent walls for living room, accent wall in living room, accent walls in living room, living room with accent walls, painting accent walls ideas, accent wall painting ideas, accent wall paint ideas, painted accent wall ideas
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Modern Sophistication A Living Room with Navy Blue Accent Wall, 12 Stunning Accent Wall Ideas for Your Living Room, accent walls living room, Interior design, painter near me, accent walls living room ideas, accent wall for living room, accent living room walls, accent walls living room, accent walls for living room, accent wall in living room, accent walls in living room, living room with accent walls, painting accent walls ideas, accent wall painting ideas, accent wall paint ideas, painted accent wall ideas
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Dining Room With Overlapping Green Circles, The Secret Weapon of Interior Design: Painting Shapes and Patterns That Wow, Painting Phoenix, Painting Murals
Modern Living Room With Bold Triangles in Teal and Mustard Yellow, The Secret Weapon of Interior Design: Painting Shapes and Patterns That Wow, Painting Phoenix, Painting Murals
Neutral Geometric Patterns Painted On Living Room Wall, The Secret Weapon of Interior Design: Painting Shapes and Patterns That Wow, Painting Phoenix, Painting Murals
Living Room With Two-Tone Walls of Gray and Yellow, The Secret Weapon of Interior Design: Painting Shapes and Patterns That Wow, Painting Phoenix, Painting Murals
Living Room With Mural Wall Of Gray Rectangles, The Secret Weapon of Interior Design: Painting Shapes and Patterns That Wow, Painting Phoenix, Painting Murals
Living Room Open-concept Living Area With Reds Yellows Blues, The Secret Weapon of Interior Design: Painting Shapes and Patterns That Wow, Painting Phoenix, Painting Murals
Kids Bedroom With Playful Smiley Face Icon in Yellow, The Secret Weapon of Interior Design: Painting Shapes and Patterns That Wow, Painting Phoenix, Painting Murals
Hallway With Vertical Navy Stripes and Dark Floor, The Secret Weapon of Interior Design: Painting Shapes and Patterns That Wow, Painting Phoenix, Painting Murals
Deep Navy Circle On Dining Room Wall In Phoenix Arcadia, The Secret Weapon of Interior Design: Painting Shapes and Patterns That Wow, Painting Phoenix, Painting Murals
Dynamic Zigzag Lines In Yellow And Green In Home Office, The Secret Weapon of Interior Design: Painting Shapes and Patterns That Wow, Painting Phoenix, Painting Murals
Delicate Organic Shape Framing, The Secret Weapon of Interior Design: Painting Shapes and Patterns That Wow, Painting Phoenix, Painting Murals
Boho Office With Hexagonal Shapes, The Secret Weapon of Interior Design: Painting Shapes and Patterns That Wow, Painting Phoenix, Painting Murals
Bedroom With Flowing Waves of Greens, The Secret Weapon of Interior Design: Painting Shapes and Patterns That Wow, Painting Phoenix, Painting Murals
Bold Coral Rectangle Accent In Family Room with Natural Sofa, The Secret Weapon of Interior Design: Painting Shapes and Patterns That Wow, Painting Phoenix, Painting Murals
Child Bedroom In Phoenix With Mural Of Mountain Range, The Secret Weapon of Interior Design: Painting Shapes and Patterns That Wow, Painting Phoenix, Painting Murals
Dining Area With Sage and Golds Rectangles Swedish Dining Table, The Secret Weapon of Interior Design: Painting Shapes and Patterns That Wow, Painting Phoenix, Painting Murals
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Rustic Farmhouse Kitchen with cream cabinets and Ochre accent wall, accent wall color ideas, home color schemes, interior color choices, interior color schemes, ideas for accent walls, feature wall colors
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entryway with reclaimed wood accent wall and light gray walls, accent wall color ideas, home color schemes, interior color choices, interior color schemes, ideas for accent walls, feature wall colors
dining room with deep blue accent wall white trim and polished concrete floor, accent wall color ideas, home color schemes, interior color choices, interior color schemes, ideas for accent walls, feature wall colors
Scandinavian bedroom with a stenciled accent wall in soft blush pink and white, accent wall color ideas, home color schemes, interior color choices, interior color schemes, ideas for accent walls, feature wall colors
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Read more: Accent Wall Color Guide · Accent Wall Techniques & Patterns Guide · Spicing Things Up

Fireplace Ideas

A fireplace surround is one of the highest-impact, lowest-effort updates you can make to a living room, and it’s often overdue for a refresh.

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Warm Living Room with Burnt Sienna Fireplace and Soft Taupe Walls-1, painting interior brick fireplace, painted living room brick fireplace ideas, painted indoor brick fireplace, interior fireplace painting ideas, painted masonry fireplace, painted fireplace surround, painted brick fireplace inspiration, living room fireplace color ideas, painted fireplace designs, modern painted brick fireplace, painted fireplace before and after, fireplace makeover ideas, indoor brick fireplace upgrade, updating interior brick fireplace
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Read more: Fireplace Paint Color Guide

Ceiling Ideas

A painted ceiling is one of the most underused tricks in interior design — it can make a room feel taller, cozier, or far more dramatic, all without touching a single wall.

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Entryway with Warm Alabaster Walls Bright Ochre Ceiling and Olive Green Door-3, ceiling painting, Painting a ceiling, Overhead painting, Ceiling paint application, Ceiling color transformation, Ceiling color updates
Great Room with Greige Walls Greige Trim and Navy Blue High Ceiling-4, painted ceilings, Colored ceilings, Painted overhead spaces, Custom ceiling colors, Painted ceiling designs, Accent ceilings
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Read more: Look Up: Why Painting Interior Ceilings Is the Ultimate Design Hack

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