Using two different colors on an accent wall is a new and attractive way to separate the living room. It breaks up the wall into two parts, one color being different or similar to the other and usually placed side by side, top to bottom or diagonally. It’s perfect for making ceilings feel higher or visually separating areas in open-plan layouts. Mixing matte and gloss paints can give your wall a three-dimensional appearance without the need for texture.