A collection about accent wall ideas using paint, wood, glass tiles, fabric, mirrors, and wallpaper. While gathering inspiration images for our new reclaimed wood subway tiles we did a ton of research about accent wall trends for 2021. Enjoy the fruits of our research and update that boring wall in your living room, home office, bedroom, or TV room!
Painted Accent Walls
2021 Paint Color Trends
Featuring colors that are calming but not boring for feature walls:
- Blue-Greens
- Earthtones
- Beige
Murals
the story behind a DIY wall mural:
Starting with a base hue inspired by Sherwin Williams’ Color of the Year Stefani created a custom mural with floral patterns reminiscent of Georgia O’Keefe.
Ditch the Walls, Do Your Doors
Painting your doors instead of a wall can make quite a visual statement. And by painting less surface area you can save money on paint.
Colors with Meaning
The most popular colors for accent walls and the meanings behind them according to color psychology.
For the Living Room
17 paint ideas with descriptions of how they alter the mood and temperature rooms:
- Colors
- Using Black
- Accenting a Recessed Area
wallpaper & wallcoverings
A Wallpaper for Every Season
34 affordable removable wallpaper examples ranging from geometric patterns, florals, and abstracts.
An Economical Stunner
Use samples to create a DIY custom patterned wall. One-of-a-kind feature wall altering materials that are usually thrown away.
Vinyl Isn’t Just for Your Ears
modern vinyl wall coverings for easy cleaning and high-end looks:
- Textured
- Accoustical
- Anti-microbial
- Patterns, and More
Living Room Specific
9 ideas for living rooms. How to create a mood, use colors, patterns, textures, and contrasts to bring your living room to life. Not limited to walls.
Wallpaper Trends from Across the Pond
8 Ideas as seen on Instagram from the UK including 3D patterns, florals, geometric patterns, abstracts, and scenics.
wood accent walls
Plaid Anyone?
Create geometric patterns on boring, plain walls using ½ inch wood strips and a lot of patience.
Wood on Wood
Another wall with abstract geometric shapes made from wood strips from the Darren Keefe Instagram page. Check out what he and the rest of the HGTV’s Extreme Makeover Home Edition design team did with Centennial Woods’ reclaimed wood planks here.
Fun with Wood
17 ways to make a wood accent wall describing source materials, wood types, and fun twists including peel-and-stick, pallets, strips, flooring, and salvaged wood.
Recycled Wyoming Snow Fence Wood
15 ideas of mostly interior ideas using reclaimed wood on walls (and ceilings.) If you’re looking for an enviornmentally low-impact wood wall, Wyoming snow fence boards are hard to beat.
Mirrored accent walls
The illusion of Space
A relatively cheap and time-tested way to increase the size of your room. Items needed:
- Square Mirrors
- Adhesive
- Glass Cutter
- Windex
accent walls made with photographs
Photo Murals
26 examples to cover complete walls for a stunning effect, examples include:
- Nature Scenes
- Floral Shots
- Statement Photos
To Frame or Not to Frame
34 ideas to create an accent wall using both framed and unframed photographs. Ideas include creating rows/columns, using foam board/old windows, and creating timelines.
Mosaic Accent Walls
Walls with a Heart of Glass
We ran across glass tile mosaics by Alison Eden on Linkedin of all places. Her profile showcases her fun and vibrant work and we look forward to seeing her posts while on the platform. Check her our if you’d like to contract the studio for a custom piece as work like this is definitely not for amateurs!
Fabric accent walls
DIY Fabric Wallpaper
A how to guide on using your favorite fabric instead of wallpaper. Installation steps include:
- Measuring & Marking the Wall
- Trimming & Cutting
- Applying Adhesive (Firm yet Removable)
Fabric for Every Room and Mood
27 ideas using fabric that can be installed relatively quickly and also act as sound-proofing. Ideas include textures, patterns, handwriting, tropical patterns, and using remnants to create a patchwork.