20 Gorgeous Accent Wall Ideas

Accent walls are one of the easiest ways to take a room from boring to beautiful. Whether it's a much-needed dose of texture to break up a monotonous visual or a complementary color addition to liven up a bland room, we've rarely seen a room that can't benefit from a well-designed accent wall. From bedroom accent wall ideas to living room accent wall ideas to the rest of the home, we've rounded up our favorite accent wall ideas from top interior designers to get you inspired and bring a pop of personality into your own space.

While this room would still be lovely had the designer chosen to carry the solid blue paint onto the window wall, the choice to add the curvy pattern in the complementary hue undoubtedly ups the space's fun factor while tying into the maximalist use of patterns throughout the space.

Rough wood paneling lines the wall surrounding the entry to this game room, organically carrying the home's rustic feel into the space. The warmth of the paneling serves as an ideal backdrop for the artwork, which effortlessly ties into the colors found in the space.

The subtle shiplap finish covering the chimney and wall surround adds just enough textural change to cozy up this large, open living room, while still leaving visual space for the natural beauty of the brick and wood elements to shine.

It's hard to compete with a hot pink island, but this wall-to-wall mosaic backsplash has managed to contend. While the bold display of peonies and vines may overpower a standard kitchen design, it serves as a more subtle accent alongside the island's striking appearance.

Molding creates a large geometric pattern on one of the walls of this elegant family room. It's an intriguing way to instantly bring visual interest to the space without overwhelming it. Unlike wallpaper or bold colors, the muted texture of the wall trim doesn't visually compete with the busier pattern of the curtains.

This bright apple green paneled wall creates a modern pop in this rustic-meets-refined master bedroom, proving that you can introduce bold and bright colors while maintaining a sophisticated and stylish space.

Accent walls are great for visually anchoring a bed frame. This olive green paint shade coating the wall paneling calms the side of the room where the bed resides, highlighting the angled ceiling detail and making the bed feel like a cozy destination.

While blue and yellow aren't always an interior designer's go-to, they can blend fun and elegance if done well, and this bedroom is proof of that. The real design gem here is the painted vertical stripes in several shades of blue, which create an ombre effect that fades to white in the middle of the wall.

Is there any more elegant pairing than dark green and warm metallics, like gold, brass and copper? Look closely or you may miss the subtle texture of the wall treatment, which adds another layer of drama to the already-dramatic accent wall.

From the white built-ins to the bright furniture to the subtle shiplap on the fireplace, this great room oozes coastal charm. The textured blue wallpaper serving as the backsplash above the countertop mirrors the hues of the ocean just outside, enhancing the room's coastal charm, while bringing life to the mostly white aesthetic.

There's something so elegant about the combination of paint and a subtle, complementary wallpaper, which is what gives this rustic-yet-refined bedroom such a distinguished, cozy feel. But — let's be honest, you could put this bed in nearly any bedroom, and it'd be stunning.

At first glance, the wood ceiling detail in this coastal bedroom takes center stage, nearly eclipsing the subtler choice of a horizontally striped accent wall backing the bed. The use of horizontal stripes is an excellent hack for smaller bedrooms, as they can make the room feel more spacious than it really is.

This picture-perfect bedroom was the perfect candidate for a playful wallpaper with zero pattern. While stripes and hard patterns would make the space feel too cookie-cutter, the abstract and artistic accent wall keeps things loose and fun.

At first glance, you may not realize this stunning mural is made up of thousands of tiny pieces of tile. New technology makes this more achievable than ever before, allowing you to easily plan and install your mosaic mural yourself.

This bedroom is light, bright and airy, with a clean, coastal feel. While opting for a dark shade or a detailed patterned wallpaper behind the bed would totally change the bedroom's overall visual feel, the muted addition of board-and-batten trim work in the same color as the rest of the room adds just enough detail to keep things interesting.

We're suckers for a textured accent wall and this sumptuous bedroom checks all the right boxes. Faun, creamy beige, and other soft shades of brown combine to create a cozy, country feel that ties into the stunning landscape outside.

If you've dreamed of painting your own wall mural but you're afraid you don't have the artistic skills necessary to make your dream come true, let this room inspire you to go for it. This modern, tri-color ombre wall is the perfect visual break-up for this grayed-out bedroom.

What kid would ever want to leave Kamohai and Trisytn Kalama's bonus room from Rock the Block, Season 6? If the built-in climbing wall weren't already exciting enough, the mountain-inspired mural behind it creates the ultimate fun accent wall, making it feel like you're actually scaling the peaks.

This louvered black accent wall is the penultimate addition of texture and drama for this sleek and sexy main bedroom. What really sets this accent wall apart from the rest is the integrated wall-to-wall niche, which adds design depth and practical storage behind the bed.