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Why go with boring white or yellow walls in your kitchen? One super idea is to add an accent wall.

Accent walls are normally associated with wide-open spaces (foyers, living rooms, etc.) where some type of visual "break" or focus is needed. But used appropriately, an accent wall can be used in the kitchen, too.

Be sure to avoid flat finishes in the kitchen, as they are next-to-impossible to clean. Stay with semi-gloss finishes or even glossy.

Kitchens already have so much going on that you don't want to cram them with too much visual interest. Owners of very small kitchens (i.e., galley or even L-shaped) may not have room to spare.

The best thing about painting is that you can always re-paint if you don't like it. Of all surfaces, accent walls, by nature, can be the toughest, since they usually take on vibrant colors. So they will need two coats of white to fully mask the old color.

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