Tired of staring at plain, boring walls?
We understand the struggle – injecting personality and style into your space without breaking the bank is no walk in the park. Sadly, aside from being a significant financial undertaking, DIY home renovations are often physically and mentally taxing.
But there’s a simple yet effective way to revamp a dull space without any back-breaking work and that’s by adding accent walls. So if you want to make a statement, check out the most effective accent wall ideas and create a bold focal point or a sophisticated backdrop in just a few steps.
What Are The Best Accent Walls for Any Room?
If you need some unique ideas – we’ve got you covered. If you’re only willing to invest a small amount of time and effort, you should:
Go for Paint
Looking for simple yet refined? All you need is paint!
Painting an accent wall a different color is an affordable way to add character and spice to any space. For the best effect, aim for darker colors and achieve an undeniable eye-catching centerpiece. But most importantly – don’t be scared to experiment. Play with contrasting colors or bold stripes and patterns and take your design over the edge, such as:
- Black
- Navy
- Dark green
- Dark brown
Soon enough, your bland wall will be a work of art beckoning attention.
Break Out the Wallpaper
If painting a wall seems like too much work to fit into your busy schedule, consider investing in wallpaper. This versatile and trendy option for creating an accent wall adds the missing texture and depth to a room and contributes to an inviting atmosphere. What makes this option worthwhile is all the designs available, from floral patterns to geometric shapes, you’d be hard-pressed to run out of ideas.
And when your wallpaper loses its luster, take it down and replace it with another design in mere minutes.
Play With Murals
Although you likely won’t paint a scene from ‘The Lion King’ on your walls (but if you do – more power to you), you’ll still benefit from a mural. There’s so much out there worthy of adorning your walls, from cityscapes to natural landscapes and bold colorful portraits that will hypnotize your guests. In a sense, murals represent a visual orchestra, playing upon the senses and evoking deep emotions. All that, right in your room.
If you’re prepared to embark on a journey through time and space, transform your walls into masterpieces.
Talk to the Brick
Classic and timeless? How about exposed brick?
Rustic-themed or industrial spaces would benefit from the warmth and added texture of an exposed brick wall. Keep in mind that ‘exposed brick’ doesn’t necessarily mean red bricks. You can paint your bricks any color to match the existing decor and squeeze the same amount of beauty from the rugged texture and weathered hues.
Like a fingerprint, each brick is unique and imperfect, yet fits into the mosaic of the wall and injects life into a space that can’t be replicated by any other material.
Greenify Your Wall
For a low-maintenance (and sustainable) redecorating option, look no further than artificial green walls. By choosing from a slew of plant species and colors, create an unrivaled no-frills masterpiece. This way, you have your very own portal to the Amazon rainforest, where you can lose yourself in the tranquility of nature and fall asleep to the rhythmic murmur of crickets and the symphony of birdsong.
A verdant tapestry weaving together many shades and textures lends well to a calming space that brings the outdoors inside.
Make Friends With Wood Panels
Aside from decking your room in green, you can also add some brown by putting quality wood panels to use!
Let each knot and swirl tell the story of the tree it came from and leave a lasting impression on anyone who enters your home. Such feature walls never go out of style and only get better with age. By making the best of a wood accent wall, your space will feel more like a home that satisfies your craving for natural beauty. So, pick your favorite type of wood, measure the height of your panels, and enjoy a space brimming with life.
None of the Above?
A gallery wall is a living, breathing art exhibit that tells the story of who you are and what you value. Depending on the stills you’ve captured, a gallery wall holds unforgettable moments frozen in time or stunning artwork serving as a junction between beauty and practicality.
By hanging up photos and artwork, you’re not just decorating a space, but curating a collection that reflects your personality. And that’s just what you aim to achieve, isn’t it?
