60+ Accent Wall DIY Ideas


Accent walls are an excellent way to spice up any space. They are usually quite unexpected, and they stand out beautifully against the surrounding room.Accent walls can be plainly decorative, but they can also serve specific purposes. They can be used to provide a different background for a special piece or to add color in a neutral toned space.

Accent walls can be done in many ways. They can be painted a contrasting color, have a quote or pattern drawn on and they can also be built using a different material altogether. There are plenty ways to go about creating an accent wall that you may or may not know about, and that is what we’re here to show you. We present to you these accent wall DIY ideas.

Reclaimed Barn Wood Herringbone Wall

Reclaimed Barn Wood Herringbone Wall.

This rustic accent wall looks absolutely gorgeous, as slim boards of reclaimed barn wood were used to create a herringbone pattern that adds dimension to the room at large. via shanty-2-chic

DIY Wood Accent Wall

DIY Wood Accent Wall.

The black accent wall is very impressive, as a raised geometric pattern was created using very thin pieces of wood, before it was all painted. The black wall fits right in with the almost-futuristic room decoration and provides a fantastic background for the furniture, particularly the bed. via classyclutter

Mint, Pink and Metallic Gold Plank Accent Wall

Mint, Pink and Metallic Gold Plank Accent Wall.

It is a very different accent wall, obviously meant to add color to the space. Wooden planks in shades of mint green and different pinks were used here, and an accent was also embedded into the actual accent wall with the use of metallic gold planks among the pastel colors. via traceysfancy

DIY Triangle Design Faux Wallpaper

DIY Triangle Design Faux Wallpaper.

This black and white accent wall has a very vintage charm to it. No one could fault you for believing this was done with wallpaper, but the look was in fact achieved using several black vinyl triangles. via classyclutter

DIY Stone Accent Wall

DIY Stone Accent Wall.

The accent wall looks like it came straight from nature, or perhaps another time entirely. It is made of small stone rectangles of different hues stacked together to create this very unique look. via providenthomedesign

Gray Shiplap Style Accent Wall

Gray Shiplap Style Accent Wall.

The dark shiplap style wall looks very elegant in the space it was installed in. The modern gray look wasn’t, however, achieved with shiplap but rather real wood planks, which were stacked and painted dark gray to emulate shiplap. via behr

DIY Honeycomb Hexagon Wall Treatment

DIY Honeycomb Hexagon Wall Treatment.

Here’s another 3D accent wall created with very thin wood pieces. Several hollow hexagons were created here to form a honeycomb pattern. Some of the hexagons were painted yellow and orange to make an accent within the accent wall. via vintagerevivals

Chevron Herringbone Accent Wall

Chevron Herringbone Accent Wall.

This accent wall is much narrower than others we’ve looked at, and it serves as the background for the couch. The herringbone panel, which has a somewhat tribal look to it, was created using light pallet wood pieces, which were installed diagonally across each other to make the pattern. A small space was left in between the rows, and a circle opening was also created to let the background shine through. via ironandtwine

DIY Faux Brick Wall

DIY Faux Brick Wall.

The beautiful accent wall looks like it is made from bricks, but the effect was actually created through very clever painting. Taking this option is much easier and less expensive than trying to make a real accent brick wall. via myfrenchtwist

Diamond Accent Wall Using Scotchblue Tape

Diamond Accent Wall Using Scotchblue Tape.

Here’s another very clever painting project. Masking tape was used to create the diamond pattern before painting the wall, so that the white, crisp lines remained untouched as the tape was removed once the wall had dried completely. via thefrugalhomemaker

DIY Birch Wall Panel

DIY Birch Wall Panel.

This birch wall is absolutely gorgeous. It is made using identical birch disks, which are arranged to fill the whole space and treated to create a uniform look and smooth surface. via marthastewart

Reading Nook with Wood Plank Wall

Reading Nook with Wood Plank Wall.

There’s a very pleasing, comforting atmosphere in this reading nook created in a small wall alcove. The wall made of wood planks, from which three lanterns were hung, has that warm, cozy and intimate feel that is great for reading and napping on the couch below. via studiograyhouse

DIY Wood Diamond Wall

DIY Wood Diamond Wall.

This charcoal wall was decorated with a raised diamond pattern which is somewhat different from others, as the hollow wood diamonds are placed sporadically but each column is connected by a single thin wooden piece. via makethemwonderblog

3D Effect Wallpaper Accent Wall

3D Effect Wallpaper Accent Wall.

The three-dimensional accent wall tries to copy the style of popular 3D wall panels successfully using craft materials. The different shapes were created by stacking pieces of different thicknesses, and the whole thing was then finished with a coat of white paint so that it all looks seamless. via shelterness

Handwriting Statement Wall

Handwriting Statement Wall.

This striking black and white accent wall was actually created with real handwriting. It does take a lot of work, but the customization options are endless, the result is really beautiful and this wall is truly unique. The best part is that while this is meant to last, you can easily paint over any mistakes. via abeautifulmess

Shutter Wall

Shutter Wall.

Here’s a fantastic way to reuse old shutters and create a truly unique wall. Stack them in different positions to fill up the space and create an original and colorful pattern. via oliveandlove

DIY Whitewashed Pallet Wall

DIY Whitewashed Pallet Wall.

Pallet walls are really easy, quick and affordable to make, but they don’t always match the surrounding decor. You can change their look and make the wall fit for a pastel room by white washing the whole surface. via alexsismae

Peel and Stick Wood Planking Accent Wall

Peel and Stick Wood Planking Accent Wall.

Making a pallet wall is never easier than when you use peel and stick wood, which is self-adhesive. This wall in particular was painted with black and white paint to create a distinctively distressed look. via no29design

DIY Metallic Heart Feature Wall

DIY Metallic Heart Feature Wall.

This metallic gold wall is a feminine shabby chic dream, as cute heart patterns were created before painting so that the original wall could shine through the hearts afterwards. via threelittlemonkeysstudio

DIY Faux Brick Wall World Map

DIY Faux Brick Wall World Map.

This is definitely a project for those who love geography, as the wall was painted to look like dark bricks and then decorated with the faint impression of a white world map overlay. via classyclutter

Wood Pallet Accent Wall

Wood Pallet Accent Wall.

via shadesofblueinteriors

DIY Pallet Accent Wall

DIY Pallet Accent Wall.

via cape27blog

DIY Brick Veneer Accent Wall

DIY Brick Veneer Accent Wall.

via porch

Stenciled Accent Wall

Stenciled Accent Wall.

via northernbellediaries

Herringbone Pattern Accent Wall

Herringbone Pattern Accent Wall.

via thriftyandchic

Reclaimed Wood Accent Wall

Reclaimed Wood Accent Wall.

via flickr

Artificial Boxwood Accent Wall

Artificial Boxwood Accent Wall.

via simplestylings

DIY Lace Accent Wall

DIY Lace Accent Wall.

via dearbeautifulyou

DIY Scalloped Wood Accent Wall

DIY Scalloped Wood Accent Wall.

via classyclutter

Gold and White Scallop Accent Wall

Gold and White Scallop Accent Wall.

via interiorsbykenz

Blue Stencilled Wall

Blue Stencilled Wall.

via iheartnaptime

Gold Polka Dot Accent Wall

Gold Polka Dot Accent Wall.

via thehouseofsmiths

DIY Geometric Shape Wall

DIY Geometric Shape Wall.

via chicacircle

DIY Gray Striped Walls

DIY Gray Striped Walls.

via lessthanperfectlifeofbliss

DIY Wood Accent Wall

DIY Wood Accent Wall.

via twothirtyfivedesigns

DIY Easy Peel and Stick Wood Wall

DIY Easy Peel and Stick Wood Wall.

via momtastic

DIY Scalloped Accent Wall

DIY Scalloped Accent Wall.

via classyclutter

Board And Batten Accent Wall

Board And Batten Accent Wall.

via thriftydecorchick

DIY Painted Accent Plank Wall

DIY Painted Accent Plank Wall.

via lovelyetc

DIY Herringbone Plank Wall Upcyled from an Ugly, Old Fence

DIY Herringbone Plank Wall Upcyled from an Ugly, Old Fence.

via designertrapped

DIY Wood Striped Wall

DIY Wood Striped Wall.

via tarynwhiteaker

Laminate Flooring on Walls

Laminate Flooring on Walls.

via foxhollowcottage

Branch Wood Accent Wall

Branch Wood Accent Wall.

via diynetwork

Paneled Wall

Paneled Wall.

via houseofturquoise

Wood Wall Using $1.67 Fence Boards And Rethunk Junk Furniture Paint

Wood Wall Using $1.67 Fence Boards And Rethunk Junk Furniture Paint.

via rethunkjunkbylaura

Painted Accent Wall Using Gentleman’s Gray by Benjamin Moore

Painted Accent Wall Using Gentleman’s Gray by Benjamin Moore.

via zdesignathome

Ombre Squares Accent Wall

Ombre Squares Accent Wall.

via thriftydecorchick

Corner Herringbone Accent Wall

Corner Herringbone Accent Wall.

via rustictrades

DIY Ombre Scallop Wall

DIY Ombre Scallop Wall.

via greyhouseharbor

Ombre Scallop Accent Wall

Ombre Scallop Accent Wall.

via everyday-is-a-holiday

DIY Mountain Mural Wall

DIY Mountain Mural Wall.

via apartmenttherapy

Pallets Or Old Barn Wood For An Accent Wall

Pallets Or Old Barn Wood For An Accent Wall.

via decomanitas

Washi Tape Patterned Wall Paper

Washi Tape Patterned Wall Paper.

via everythingemilyblog

DIY Rustic Tin Wall

DIY Rustic Tin Wall.

via knickoftime

Recycled Rustic Barnwood Accent Wall

Recycled Rustic Barnwood Accent Wall.

via instagram

Plank Mudroom Wall

Plank Mudroom Wall.

via houzz

White Brick Accent Wall In The Bathroom

White Brick Accent Wall In The Bathroom.

via huntandhost

Black And White Striped Wall

Black And White Striped Wall.

via jacquelynclark

Chalkboard Accent Wall

Chalkboard Accent Wall.

via ourvintagehomelove

Peel And Stick Accent Wall

Peel And Stick Accent Wall.

via austinapartmentsnow

DIY Herringbone Wall With Stikwood

DIY Herringbone Wall With Stikwood.

via kristimurphy

DIY Herringbone Wood Paneled Wall

DIY Herringbone Wood Paneled Wall.

via makelyhome

DIY Accent Wall with Plywood

DIY Accent Wall with Plywood.

via divaofdiy

Eye-Catching Regency Stacked Stone Faux Panels Accent Wall

Eye-Catching Regency Stacked Stone Faux Panels Accent Wall.

via fauxpanels

DIY Reclaimed Herringbone Accent Wall

DIY Reclaimed Herringbone Accent Wall.

via thecreatedhome

DIY Instax Wallpaper

DIY Instax Wallpaper.

via abeautifulmess

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