Hi, my name is Jenna and I’m an over-analyzer.
The last time I over-analyzed something was just yesterday this morning.
I am easy going on many things. Most of the time, I’m just a “It is what it is” kind of girl.
But then, I start thinking about fabric and paint swatches and should I place this brass golf ball here or maybe here or maybe it needs to be on top of a vintage book…
Sheesh…. it never ends.
Case in point: The new rich navy accent wall in my entryway.
Rich Navy Accent Wall
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This was one of the quickest and most simple projects I have ever done, yet it took me around two months to decide what I wanted to do with the wall.
It went something like this in my head:
Maybe I should stencil that tiger stripe on the wall from my bar cart makeover.
No, maybe I should do wide stripes.
No, stripes are everywhere.
Maybe I should do more faux moldings.
Maybe I should do a different stencil.
Maybe I should do vertical stripes.
Maybe, maybe, maybe……
Then one day, while in a stare down with said wall, telling it that it would not beat me on this, it dawned on me.
Why not just do one single, simple, solitary color for the accent wall?
And then as if it were meant to be, my brain responded with navy.
Seriously? It took two months to figure that out. Geez.
Once the decision was made, I tested out a few navy shades and went with Rich Navy by Behr. I used my and it took no time at all to do this wall.
That’s the same PaintStick I used on my Repose Gray walls, except its a smaller version and doesn’t twist, you just push it.
Push it real good.
Sorry, I couldn’t resist a little Salt ‘N Pepa action there.
The PaintStick Mini is great for small jobs and tight spaces (and its only $15!) – exactly what that accent wall was.
Everything just seems to pop beautifully off the navy.
The Rich Navy is also a perfect contrast to the Repose Gray in the rest of the main living area.
The moral of this story is don’t over-analyze. Seriously, y’all. Save yourself time. Sometimes the easiest and most dramatic look can be achieved with one color and one fabulous tool. My accent wall is the perfect example.
If you liked this accent wall, you may like my Leopard Print Accent Wall as well.
Need more accent wall ideas? I’m your girl – here are a slew of different ideas for painting your walls in all sorts of gorgeous colors and patterns!
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Lisa says
“Refreshed” son’s room when he left for college. He didn’t want “decor” so I chose pure bright white for the walls &wainscoting. Used his black/white photos, antlers etc. but it needed something else. I painted navy on the ceiling and dropped it down around the top 1″ of the wall perimeter. OMG. Navy ceiling= LOVE.
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
OMG! Lisa – you painted a navy ceiling? I would love to do that! That is genius. So, do you have those textured ceilings or smooth? I have textured and am always worried about how it would turn out with that.
Lisa says
I am “color shy” when it comes to walls (hubby swears our rooms are smaller from all the times I have repainted them white after trying a different color)…but I DO love bright pops of color so… the ceiling is perfect! 🙂 We are definitely blessed that our ceilings weren’t texturized as was the norm for “vintage” house. I have painted texturized walls though (and later replaced them ’cause..well..ewww who wants texturized walls?) It really did look ok. Promise! Try it on a sample board…
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Oh, Lisa, I am so jealous of you and your non-texturized ceilings! I would love to do this, but all my ceilings are texturized. Every last one of them. When we first got our house, we had talked about stripping the texture off and may still do it one day. I’ll have to try it then. Thanks for some fab inspiration!
Lisa Cooper says
I want to paint my laundry room.
angela says
I would laugh, but sadly I can’t make a decision to save my life. And then when I do, I obsess about it and totally analyze it all over again. With that said. I love your wall! 😉
Angela @ Number Fifty-Three
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Yay! Someone else is with me!! Thanks so much, Angela!
BrocanteuseRose says
I am an over thinker also! Oh the angst… lol
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Another fellow over thinker!! yay!
Michelle @ michelle lea designs says
I love the lampshade and the coke container! It looks awesome
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Michelle! I made that lampshade – it is totally one of my prized possessions!
Alina says
I’d use it to paint my half bathroom that is in sorely need of color!
Sean C says
It’s on my long list…..paint the basement.
Selene Galindo says
Looks fabulous, Jenna!! And I totally feel you! I’m the same way..constantly changing things (including my mind) and over analyzing even small things.
Love that navy!!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Selene! Fellow over-analyzers unite!
desaree martin says
Oooooh that navy with all of the gold accessories is amazing! Love it. I would paint my entry way or our home office.
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
I love the combination of navy and gold! Thanks!
chris aka monkey says
maybe i would get my lazy butt in gear and paint my bedroom xx your wall is wonderful xx
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
You are too funny, Chris! Thanks!
Kath says
I love that blue wall! Great job!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks so much, Kath!
Lara says
We just bought a house and with all the painting I’ve been doing and plan to do, that paint stick would come in mighty handy.
Shannah @ Just Us Four says
I love everything about this!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Shannah!
Beth says
I think I will invest in one of these paint sticks to use when I paint the walls of my new kitchen wall. Planning to go gray on the walls. You inspire me, Jenna!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Beth, they are seriously amazeballs! And gray – I love my gray walls! You won’t regret it!
Heather says
Gorgeous color, wow. That is a beautiful shade of blue. So vibrant. Great choice!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Heather! I’m loving it!
[email protected] says
I loooove me some Rich Navy. Yes I am biased. Yes that color is on my walls. The entry looks great!!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Isn’t it a great color, Shavonda!? I just love it. And totally want to paint it in more places! thanks!
June @ QuiltQuest says
What a terrific sounding product – and only $30 too! I like the idea of doing a wall in a different color. For fun it would be nice to have the wall between the entry and the living room in a different color. And then there is the part of the wall that used to have a mirror on it before the guy installing the new gate outside broke it – so now there is just unpainted wall there. Would be fun maybe to paint both those with a new color. Now I have to decide on the color! Thanks for the chance to win! I’m now following your blog.
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
That sounds like a great idea, June! I love different colors between the entry and living areas. It helps to break it up and add interest! I’m thrilled to have you following along!
Valerie Goetz says
Love me some Salt n’ Pepa!! That made my day! But your wall looks so great! Really brings out your white trim and dark hardwood floors. Gotta know where you got your entry way table?
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Salt ‘N Pepa! Love ’em! The entry way table came from this overstock furniture place in my city. However, it is Broyhill if that helps. It didn’t come white – I painted it that way! Thanks!
Tara says
Jenna – I love your new accent wall! So awesome! And the gold and blue? Girl, you’re singing my tune. In my new house, I hope to do a blue wall…. somewhere!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Girl, gold and blue is one of my faves! I cannot wait to see all the awesome-ness that you are going to do in your new house!
April Hoff says
Love this wall, Jenna! Your accent table and accessories look fantastic with the navy! Great color choice, friend! 🙂
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, April! I am so glad I finally decided on a color and did it!
Trina @ Let's Just Build a House says
I would paint our guest bedroom!
leelee says
I’m lovin the Navy wall! I love how the gold and whites pop off against it. I actually painted a “boys” den in a peacock green/blue and I can’t believe how it made the wood furniture in their pop! i used to loathe the color of the wood and now I love it!
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leelee @ paperbagstyling.blogspot.com
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
I love how the gold and white pops now too! And I totally understand on how the wood stained furniture still pops on navy! I just painted my master a deep gray / navy (haven’t posted about it yet). I was so worried about the stained furniture not looking good with it and I was wrong! It looks fab!
Sheila Moore says
I would paint the wall around my fireplace if I won this awesome tool!
Debra Lee says
My kitchen needs painting right now!
Lauren @ The Thinking Closet says
Ha ha. I had to chuckle reading this because I’m an over-analyzer, too. Totally. (Maybe it’s a blogger thing. Or a former English teacher thing. We’ve got both going for us!) But then I figure it’s all part of the creative process, right? And you’re final decision was epically awesome. So no regrets!
Also, great giveaway! I’m thinking I could totally use this to paint our musical set this spring. But first, to build it!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Over-Analyzers band together! haha! It could be a blogger and former English teacher thing! haha! But yes, I’m thrilled with the end product! Thanks!
Jamie says
Wow! What an amazing giveaway! Loving this blue wall, girl!
Hugs,
Jamie
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thank you!
Kim says
My walls at my new business!!!
alex says
my hallway is in desperate need of a color update
Erin @ DIY on the Cheap says
I was actually just telling my husband that we need a navy accent wall in our bedroom! Love your navy wall!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Love, love, love me some navy!! We actually just ended up painting our bedroom a dark gray that has a hint of navy and its great!
Tanya says
I would work on painting some of our high/tall walls that are hard to reach!!
xo, Tanya
Emily @ Two Purple Couches says
Ooh, baby, baby, I like your navy wall 🙂 Yep, I just did that.
But seriously, I love how your accent wall turned out! What would I paint with a HomeRight PaintStick? My entire second floor! Haha! The EZ Twist seems like a great tool for bathrooms, where room is tight and the job can get tedious.
Dede jackson says
I could so use this now! New “old” house needs lots of painting!!!