25 Best Accent Wall Ideas

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Patterned Wallpaper

Turn a hobby room—like this studio—into an inspiring place to work by adding a patterned accent wall with wallpaper.

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Salon-Style Accent Wall

Display your collections of vintage photos with this charming idea for an accent wall that looks like you've stepped into an old-fashioned salon.

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Kitchen Backsplash

Instead of a traditional backsplash all across your kitchen, opt for an accent wall, like this eye-catching blue honeycomb pattern.

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Mounted Plates

Turn those ornate plates that sit in your cabinets into art with this fabulous idea for an accent wall. Don't be afraid to mix patterns and colors.

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Painted Paneling

Make a small attic room feel cozy by painting an accent wall a soothing shade, like this warm sage green.

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Artwork Collection Accent Wall

A perfectly curated collection of silhouettes adds visual interest while also displaying sentimental items. See more great decoration inspiration in the rest of this house.

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Brightly Painted Accent Wall

A great green paint and a reclaimed transom window make this bedroom wall the star of the show.

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Wallpapered Accent Wall

An awkward wall covered in a bold wallpaper makes for a very interesting room. Now wallpapers come in many removable forms for folks scared of commitment.

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Vintage Spools on an Accent Wall

This crisp white wall gets a dose of color via vintage spindles. The spindles are hung in a thoughtful pattern, creating a "3-D wallpaper."

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Wallpaper Accent Wall

Old houses are quirky, and it can be frustrating trying to figure out what to do with an angled wall. This homeowner added a bit of floral wallpaper and a coat of paint to the fireplace.

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Antique Collection on a Accent Wall

This dining room wall boasts primitive gardening tools. The rustic collection balances the modern light fixture quite well. It's also subtle enough to let the red lacquered dining chairs really pop.

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Gallery Wall Accent Wall

Gallery walls are the problem-solvers of our dreams. Try curating artwork that is the same color palette to make everything look more intentional. Designer Lauren Liess chose dark artwork, and the result is truly stunning.

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Floral Wallpaper Accent Wall

Once a dingy attic, the room is now delightful thanks to lilac floral wallpaper. We also love the hanging pendant lights—a great space-saving solution!

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Mirror Accent Wall

Outfitting an accent wall with mirrors is always a fantastic idea. Mirrors have the tendency to make a room appear larger. This homeowner opted to use tramp art frames to elevate the installation.

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Floral Wallpapered Accent Wall

This bedroom is truly adorable. A floral wallpaper accent wall is accentuated by buttery yellow painted trim. See more ideas in this colorful home.

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Corrugated Metal Accent Wall

For a more unique option, line one wall in corrugated metal to give a space a dose of rough-hewn, rustic appeal.

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Gray Floral Wallpapered Accent Wall

Wallpapering this entire galley kitchen would have felt like overkill, but the one wallpapered wall feels totally in balance. Check out more ideas in the whole cabin.

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Wallpapered Ceiling Accent Wall

Don't forget about the fifth wall! This living room's ceiling is wallpapered in a subtle, yet beautiful wallpaper, which adds so much dimension.

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Wallpapered Kitchen Accent Wall

You may be wary of using wallpaper in a kitchen because of all the cooking that's going on in there. But it's hardier than you think. Embrace using it on a single wall instead of the whole kitchen, which is perfectly pulled off here.

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Vintage Cabinet on an Accent Wall

A large-scale piece of furniture is the perfect way to accentuate a wall. This cabinet of curiosities takes up almost the entire wall of this living room, offering oodles of storage space. It also makes for a beautiful decoration.

Alison Allsopp is the Style and Market Editor at Country Living.

Erin Cavoto is the Editorial Assistant at ThePioneerWoman.com, covering food, holidays, home decor, and more.

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