The bedroom is the place where we spend a good chunk of our lives – sleeping, binge-watching TV shows, or pretending to read a book while actually scrolling on our phones.
So why settle for four walls that all look like they belong in a rental that’s trying too hard to say “natural and universally appealing”?
It’s time to wake up those sleepy walls and give them a little personality and by that, we mean adding an accent wall that’s as bold as your coffee on Monday mornings!
Whether you’re into moody blues, vibrant patterns, or the kind of wallpaper that practically screams “I’m artsy and I didn’t even try,” there’s an accent wall out there for everyone!
So, grab your paintbrush, and let’s dive into some ideas that’ll make your bedroom walls more than just the background for your selfies!
1. Black Accent Wall
This combination of white, black, and beige is timeless and chic! It will always look in style and the black wall will definitely make the bed the focal point of the room!
2. Board and Batten Accent Wall
Without changing the color, this board and batten wall create dimension and dynamic in the room! This is a fairly simple and budget-friendly way to make your bedroom more interesting!
3. Slats with a Niche
Slats are a fairly popular go-to when it comes to accent walls, but if you install a niche above the bed in your bedroom, you’ll get a stylish and practical accent wall!
4. Picture Frame Moldings
Another budget-friendly idea that will make your bedroom look like you just walked into a 5-star suite!
Picture frame moldings are very easy to come by and a breeze to install! Paint over them with a rich color and your bedroom will become a cool luxury retreat!
5. Wood and Pink Accent Wall
If you’re going for a very calm and low-key vibe in your bedroom, this wooden wall with pink accents is exactly what you need to recreate!
6. Vertical Shiplap
When it comes to shiplap, you can either go for vertical or horizontal! Vertical shiplap will elevate the room and it will seem as if it’s taller than it actually is!
7. Light-Up Wooden Accent Wall
If you want to add more ambiance light to the bedroom, it’s always a good idea to go with hidden lights or light-up walls!
8. Landscape Accent Wall
If you have a knack for DIY or even just want to have a hand-painted wall, a nice neutral landscape will give you that modern vintage mix!
9. Bed Nook
If you’d like to add some dimension to your space and the board and batten are just not cutting it, a bed nook will probably do the trick!
This might be a more complicated job but it’s definitely worth it in the end!
10. Retro Sci-Fi Accent Wall
This soft accent wall just has something about it that brings us back to old retro depictions of the future! The gentle lines and 3D effects look extremely calming yet futuristic!
11. Blue and White Watercolor Effect
This is an accent wall that doesn’t demand as much attention as let’s say, a black accent wall, but it still definitely brings tons of interest!
12. Popcorn Walls
We know popcorn walls aren’t everyone’s favorite, but we can always take the old and make it new!
We’re not saying you should go all out with the popcorn walls, but do create patterns!
13. Floral Accent Wall
Pick out your favorite flower or maybe the one that already matches your color scheme and find a wallpaper that matches!
You can also opt to hand-paint the flowers, but wallpaper is much easier and requires less talent!
14. All-White Bedroom
If you’d like to keep your bedroom extremely minimalistic and all-white you can still add an accent wall! These wide panels are perfect for simple and monochrome spaces!
They will add interest without becoming the focus!
15. Exaggerated Headboard with Forest Landscape
This luxurious bedroom features an exaggerated velvet headboard in a wine color with a forest landscape above it!
Both of these features contribute to adding vintage elegance to the space!
16. Plush Accent Wall
Most people opt for wood, wallpaper, or paint, but why not go with velvet? Change it up a bit! This will make your space feel calmer and more comfortable!
17. Budget-Friendly Accent Wall
If you’re not really into DIY and you don’t want a whole construction crew to come just because of an accent wall, you can make your bedroom more interesting with a big piece of artwork!
Pick a wall you’d like to zhuzh up and hang a really big painting in the middle of it!
18. Engraved Accent Wall
If you’d like something more permanent, an engraved accent wall will give you the dimension and the permanence you’ve been looking for!
19. Light-Up Slats
Slats are probably the most popular way of making a wall pop, but why not take it to the next level? By installing lights that will shine down the slats, you’re bringing even more attention to the accent wall!
20. Swerve!
Apart from uniform patterns and rigid wood, you can always opt to go for something more relaxed and out of the box!
These swerves give the space lots of interest and they make it more fun!