An accent wall is the perfect touch for making a room pop and come to life. It allows you to be creative and think outside the box. Whenever guests come inside your home they will automatically be impressed with your stunning accent wall. It’s an easy project that you can do at home and don’t need any prior experience in home design. Follow these tips to learn how to easily achieve a beautiful accent wall!

TIP #1: Selecting Paint

Before you can get started on creating your accent wall you need to choose the right paint wall color. It should be a high-quality and intriguing color that complements your home as well as makes it stand out. This is your chance to be creative and have fun with the paint colors. You can visit a paint store and ask for advice if you’re unsure about the paint colors.

If your walls are narrow and the ceiling is slightly low, consider distinguishing your wall with a wall of floor-to-ceiling draperies. This will give your accent wall a softer look compared to fabric and vintage wallpapers.

TIP #2: Display your photos   

If you have fun and memorable photos that you’d like to showcase you can use them to create an accent wall. Guests will love seeing your great experiences and it’ll add a warm feeling to your home. If you’d like to make your photos come to life, mix different images together using mural wallpaper and showcase the things you love with the people you love with our custom collage wallpaper designer. 

TIP #3: Exposed brick Peel and stick wallpaper

Exposed brick is a great idea for adding a rustic feeling to your home. It’s not tricky to find a high-quality, exposed brick to add to your kitchen accent wall. Before adding it to your home you should think about if it’s beneficial or not and if goes well the rest of the room. By using peel and stick wall murals it will appear more three dimensional and have more character to it with exposed brick. This idea can brighten up your home.

Check out our collection of Brick Textured Wall Murals. 

TIP #4: Custom Wall Murals

Wall murals are large print decals that can be affixed to your walls, floors, and ceilings to improve the interior design of your home. They are a creative and original way to make a statement without having to spend a lot of time or money. There’s several different colors, shapes and sizes available for wall murals.

Wall Murals can be a wonderful choice for accent wall ideas for livingroom since they’re stunning, can easily make a statement, are versatile and are more efficient than paint. Check out 16 Living Rooms With Accent Walls by the spruce to spark more ideas. It’s important to consider the shape and variations of the wall murals before you place them on your wall. If you're looking for a bathroom accent wall or accent wall bedroom ideas, there are tons of photos to choose from to get the right look. You can shop by room to help you choose the right wallpaper for the right space.

You can use some nature wall murals to create a lot of depth in a room that usually feels closed off. These forest wall murals can also be very versatile in terms of colour choice and can be used in almost any interior colour scheme.

TIP #5: Removable Wallpaper

Using wallpaper murals as an accent wall adds a perfect touch that is not too overbearing. By adding a piece of a wallpaper pattern to the right wall, you can enhance the overall look of the room in minutes.

The best part? It is not as expensive and a lot easier to install than a full mural. With some great removable wallpaper patterns to choose from, you can mix and match different textures with your favorite home decor pieces. Looking for something cheaper? Add Wall decals for a minimal but impactful look.

TIP #6: Temporary Wood Planking

A very trendy look these days is the temporary wood planking of a wall. With our reclaimed wood removable wallpaper, you can peel-and-stick the mural onto the wall and create a warm and cozy accent wall. There is also no limit on what you can do with wood panel wallpaper. It is so versatile in terms of what room you are able to install it in. Create an inviting living room accent wall or add some wood texture to finish your kitchen, the ideas are endless! Here is 22 Stylish Accent Wall Ideas from ELLEDECOR to help you choose the right wood for your wall.

TIP #7: Botanical Print

Looking to add some beautiful floral to your accent wall? Check out the vintage floral wall murals and select from tons of oversized botanical prints to enhance your space. These large floral prints are pretty popular these days and you can see them everywhere on Houzz or apartment therapy. Pairing the botanical print with a dramatic dark color also gives the room a whole new look. It creates a classy finish and can also add a vintage space feeling.

TIP #8: World Map

Is there any way to make a room pop more than a full large scale world map wall mural? Not only does this style have a wonderful effect in any space, but they're also very interactive. People will always stop to admire a world map and the look it gives with the space it is combined with. With the right placing, you can create the best accent wall possible!

TIP #9: Bookshelves as an accent wall

If you're looking to add a cool effect to your accent wall but don't have the time to collect 1,000+ books to fill up your library shelf, check out the faux library wallpaper. This wallpaper can be alternated with texture and colors to better match your space. Use the all-white shelf for a clean look and customize the width and height to fit your wall perfectly! Need more inspiration like this? Check out 15 Stunning Accent Wall Ideas You Can Do by The handyman.

Final Thoughts

Accent walls are a primary focal point of any room and don’t require a lot of time or money. "As an accent to a space, an accent wall provides an immediate draw. Choosing a wall that’s furthest from the room’s entrance to be the accent wall can be an unspoken invitation to “come in and make yourself comfortable." says HOMEDIT.COM. So don't be afraid to get crazy! With these effective ideas, you can make your walls stand out and add some variety to your home.

Check out our article on 20 Accent wall mural ideas for your home decor for more accent wall mural showcases.