INSIDE : What makes a great accent wall in your home? There are so many fun ways to create accent walls in your home : adding wallpaper or decals, using bold paint colors and even installing wood accent walls.
I was recently revisiting the process I took when updating my home office and the fun brushstroke painted pattern I added to the room. I get more comments and questions about that accent wall and it was such an easy one day DIY project.
I was so in love with having a wow-factor accent wall, that I then used a different technique but added a more neutral accent wall in our dining room using black decals. That space looks like I wallpapered the main wall, but it was a quick few hour DIY project – How to create the look of wallpaper, without using wallpaper.
This got me to thinking about all the creative and fun ways you can add a special moment to your home and I decided to roundup a few of my very favorite Top Accent Wall Ideas and Treatments from around the internet for you!
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What is an Accent Wall?
An accent wall, also called a feature wall, is a wall whose design differs from the design of the other walls in the room. The accent wall’s color can simply be a different shade of the color of the other walls, or have a completely different design in terms of the color and material. (-Wikipedia credit)
Accent wall ideas for Living Rooms
Your living room is often one of the main spaces used in your home. It can regularly be the gathering room where family comes and spends time together, watches movies, plays games and many times where most of the entertaining happens.
Living rooms are a great place to really create a wow factor moment in your home. Using dramatic accent walls in your living room can really be a big bang for your buck. You can create accent walls for living rooms with so many different materials : paint, wallpaper and even using wood or trim.
Accent Wall Paint Ideas
An inexpensive and simple way to create fun accent wall ideas is with paint. I have done numerous accent walls using paint and I think this is probably the easiest way to bring some drama to your space.
From painting abstract designs by hand or more structured patterns by using stencils, there are endless painted accent wall methods. Here are a few of my very favorites.
Accent Wall Paint Ideas
DIY Stamped Graphic Accent Wall
Add fun graphic pattern to any room by learning how to create a Stenciled Laundry Room Accent Wall with acrylic paint.
Tween Girl Modern Bedroom Accent Wall
Learn how to create a gorgeous Tween Girl Modern Bedroom Accent Wall using colorful stripes and even your initial secretly incorporated. Such a simple, creative and unique twist to the room!
DIY Organic Paint Line Accent Wall
Learn how to create an Organic Paint Line Accent Wall for a completely unique and artistic look! See the simple steps I followed to paint this imperfectly perfect paint line in my Master Bedroom.
Tribal Painted Teen Bedroom Makeover
Create a colorful tribal painted pattern on your next room with this tutorial.
Stenciled Wall Template and Tutorial
Learn how to stencil a gorgoues design onto your wall by creating your own template.
How to Paint an Arch Accent Wall
Jump on this fun, easy interior trend and learn how to paint an Arch Accent Wall in your home. From a solid painted arch to a more graphic design, the DIY ideas are endless!
DIY Painted Faux Tile Backsplash
Create a gorgeous Painted Faux Tile Backsplash for your kitchen!
Kid's Closet Makeover
How to transform a dull unorganized closet into a fun paint herringbone patterned Kid’s Closet. Such a huge improvement, check out this easy makeover.
HAND PAINTED GINGHAM WALL TUTORIAL
Create a gorgeous hand painted gingham wall!
Wood Accent Wall Ideas
There is something about using natural raw wood that speaks to my heart. Then put that wood on the wall and… talk about creating a moment! I have been really into wood slatting recently and after gathering up my favorite wood accent ideas, wow – I am tempted to recreate this ideas somewhere in my home.
Wood Accent Wall Ideas
How to build a modern Board and Batten Accent Wall
See how to spruce up your hallway bathroom by learning how to build a modern board and batten accent wall treatment using this gorgeous teal hue color.
DIY Wooden Slats under stairs Homework Station
Have a tight space? You can still create a gorgeous DIY Wooden Slats under stairs Homework Station!
DIY PLYWOOD PEGBOARD WALL
Looking for some extra storage? Add in this DIY Plywood Pegwood Wall to your children's room.
Colorful Honeycomb Wood DIY Room
Add color and drama with this incredible Colorful Honeycomb Wood DIY Room project!
Wooden Menagerie Baby Boy Nursery
Try something new and fresh with this beautiful wooden menagerie baby boy woodland nursery accent wall!
DIY Mid-Century wood accent wall
Add drama even to your most basic walls with this Mid Century wood accent wall.
Pixelated Wall Tutorial
How fun is the pixelated and 3D wooden wall bedroom? Check out the tutorial for more info.
Modern Master Bedroom Accent Wall
Learn how to keep your lines simple while making this Modern Master Bedroom Accent Wall DIY project.
Wallpaper Accent Wall Ideas
Oh wallpaper. If we were to go back in time 30-40 years ago, the basic glue/paste wallpaper was in every home. I think people revolted because they were so tired of the same tiny little floral prints and the huge amount of time it took to remove pasted wallpaper.
Now skip ahead to current day and there are more patterns, styles and designs for wallpaper than you could ever imagine. Then, introduce removable wallpaper and wow, I am ready to cover my house! Check out these gorgeous wallpapered accent wall ideas.
Wallpaper Accent Wall Ideas
How to install a Removable Wallpaper Backsplash
Learn how to completely transform your kitchen by installing a removable wallpaper backsplash. Removable tiled wallpaper is both easy to put up (and eventually remove) but also quite cost effective when compared to purchasing tile.
Entrance and Stairs Makeover
See how to add even half a wall of wallpaper to your entry for a whole new feel!
How to create a Circle Accent Wall with Wallpaper
Everyone is adding painted circles to their walls, but what about a fun new twist? Learn how to create a Circle Accent Wall with Wallpaper and it’s removable so this DIY just got that much better!
Beautiful Blue Constellation Wallpaper
Learn how adding a dramatic blue Constellation Wallpaper creates a beautiful Accent Wall.
Lemon Wallpaper for a Big Girl Room
Whimsical Lemon Wallpaper for a Big Girl Room is a great accent wall idea!
Hallway Bathroom Reveal
It’s time for the Hallway Bathroom Reveal! Check out how to give your guest bathroom an update look and feel without any major remodeling. Learn how simple changes can completely transform your bathroom.
Interesting and Unique Accent Wall Ideas
There are so many incredible ways to create a feature wall in your home and thinking outside the box makes it all the more fun! What about using newspaper or even book pages to add interest to a room? Have you thought of ever using shutters?
Check out some of these unique and interesting accent wall ideas below and get ready to be inspired!
Interesting Accent Wall Ideas
How to Create A Grid Accent Wall Without Paint
Check out how to create a grid accent wall in your home without paint!
DIY Gold Sharpie Wall
Add a fun geometric feel to your space with this DIY Gold Sharpie Accent Wall idea.
Hand Lettered Accent Wall
Fill your room with moments of inspiration with this awesome hand lettered accent wall idea!
Shutter Wall
Add dimension to your space by creating a fun Shutter Wall in your home!
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