Accentuating Your Walls

There are a lot of ways in which you could make your home unique. You can try incorporating different materials or surfaces, or even better, you can incorporate an accent wall. Making these small changes can refresh your home and give it a different look, all at an affordable price.

Let’s see how you can accentuate the walls of your home without causing a design disaster.

What Are Accent Walls?

Accent walls are unique walls in your home that have a bold color, texture, or something different compared to the other walls in your home. They instantly grab your attention and can often be found in rooms intended for hosting people, such as living rooms, dining rooms, or saloons, but also in bedrooms as a way to add some visual interest to the room. They’re also used in large spaces for defining a separate area or for turning a wall into a home gallery.

How to Create an Accent Wall?

There are a lot of types of accent walls, but the process of creating the wall is generally the same and it follows these steps:

• Choosing a wall - this one is a no-brainer, so carefully decide which wall will be a focal point in your room.
• Choosing a color palette and a design - the next step is choosing how you want your wall to look; take a look at some of the Pantone shades to help you decide.
• Creating your wall - once you have all that you need, it’s time to make your accent wall, so you can either DIY it or hire someone to do it for you.

Types of Accent Walls

You have a lot of options to choose from when it comes to accent walls and below we’ve included some of the most common.

Wallpaper Accent Wall

One of the easiest and most budget-friendly ways to make accent walls is by adding a patterned or textured wallpaper. There are plenty of wallpapers to choose from, but you can also create your own design and print it out as wallpaper which you can then add to the wall(s) you’ve chosen.

Textured Paint Accent Wall

Textured walls are also often used as accent walls. To create your own textured wall, you need to have textured paint in the colors of your choosing and then apply the paint with different tools. The textured wall is achieved by applying the paint with a rough and gritty application that gives a 3D effect on the walls. Compared to wallpapers, this is a much more durable option that stays just as you painted it for years to come.

Mural Accent Wall

If you’re good at painting or have a unique idea that can only be done by a painter, this is the perfect option for creating an accent wall. A mural accent wall allows you to showcase all your creativity in one place, and there are endless options when it comes to what you can paint. Just let your imagination roam free and get to painting.

Tiled or Stone Accent Wall

Another way that you can create an accent wall is with tiles used for interior decorations. You can find a number of different tiles in all kinds of styles and colors, so you’ll surely find some that’ll best fit the atmosphere in your home. If you’re not into tiles, you could also use different types of stone for internal areas to achieve a similar effect.

Upholstered Accent Wall

An unusual and creative way to create an accent wall that oozes luxury and style is by using upholstery. You can do this by upholstering your accent walls with different textiles and materials, such as velour, leather, cork, or any other material that looks appealing to you.

Accent Walls With Decals

Decals are decorative stickers that can also be used to create an accent wall if you aren’t into any of the other styles we’ve mentioned here. You can find them in a lot of different designs and even mix and match them and add them to a white-colored wall or a wall that’s colored in a vibrant or darker color.

Striped Accent Walls

Last but not least, we have striped accent walls, which can elevate a room and make it look sophisticated without much effort. This can be achieved either by using striped wallpaper or by painting stripes on a neutral-colored wall.

Final Thoughts on Why You Should Have Accent Walls in Your Home

To conclude, here are some benefits of adding accent walls in your home:

• Create a visual interest in a room.
• Make a room seem less monotonous and traditional.
• Express your creativity and eye for design.
• Experiment with different colors, materials, and textures to bring in some personality and style into a room.

Finally, we want to encourage you to think outside the box when you’re making an accent wall. You can opt for creating an accent wall ceiling that looks like the night sky, add a chalkboard surface to the wall and add interesting quotes, and even create an accent wall out of magazine cutouts. Have fun on your creative journey toward making your accent wall!