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April 13, 2022

ACCENT WALL IDEAS

While gathering inspiration images for our wooden subway tiles we did a ton of research about accent wall trends. What we found new for 2022 we made into a collection. Below are a ton of accent wall ideas using paint, wood, glass tiles, fabric, mirrors, and wallpaper. Enjoy the fruits of our research and get inspireed to update that boring wall in your living room, home office, or bedroom with an accent wall unique to you!

WOODEN ACCENT WALLS

Reclaimed wood accent wall in a modern bathroom with additional casework using the same reclaimed wood.

2022 RECLAIMED WOOD TRENDS

15 accent wall ideas using reclaimed wood. If you’re looking for an eco-friendly and sustainable wood wall, recycled Wyoming snow fence boards have numerous advantages over barn wood, especially when used on the interior of a home. You can learn how to install a reclaimed wood wall from Ashley of ShesTheCarpenter.

Collage image of 25 wood accent walls you'll completely adore.

DIY WOOD ACCENT WALL INSPIRATION

DIY wood accent walls go beyond shiplap in 2022, create feature walls in all shapes and sizes.

Accent wall made using thin wooden slats.

FUN WITH DIFFERENT WOOD TYPES

17 ways to make a wood accent wall through different source materials and wood types. Fun twists including peel-and-stick panels, pallets, strips, flooring, and salvaged wood.

PAINTED ACCENT WALLS

SEVEN 2022 PAINT COLOR TRENDS

Big colors and how to use them in your home:

Calming Neutrals
Cheerful & Optimistic Tones

A painted accent wall in a bedroom in deep blue with a reclaimed wood accent ceiling in a contemporary home.

EVERY 2022 COLOR OF THE YEAR SO FAR

Explore wall paint offerings from different manufacturers:

BH&G
Dunn-Edwards
Benjamin Moore
Sherwin-Williams and more

Painted wall with a fireplace surround in whitewash reclaimed wood.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT COLOR

Check out the guide from Porch:

Bookcase painted in a deep, vibrant purple with books, framed photographs, and a sculpture of a roman bust with a beret on its head.

COLORS WITH MEANING

The most popular colors for accent walls and the meanings behind them according to color psychology.

Teal accent wall in a TV room with a large Deadpool poster featuring Ryan Reynolds in costume.

FOR THE LIVING ROOM

25 paint ideas with descriptions of how they alter the mood and temperature rooms:

Deep and Vibrant Colors
Using Black
Accenting a Recessed Area

WALLPAPER & WALL COVERINGS

An abstract botanical print wallpaper on a bedroom accent wall.

WALLPAPER TRENDS FOR 2022

13 wallpaper examples that will dominate our interiors in the coming year.

Wallpaper samples cut into hexagons and used to make a DIY custom accent wall.

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.

Accent wall using wallpaper with a 3D floral print in grays.

WALLPAPER TRENDS FROM ACROSS THE POND

8 Ideas as seen on Instagram from the UK including 3D patterns, florals, geometric patterns, abstracts, and scenics.

MIRRORED ACCENT WALLS

Using a mirror accent wall to create the illusion of more space in a smaller room in a home.

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

Accent wall with a nautical themed photo mural.

PHOTO MURALS

26 examples to cover complete walls for a stunning effect, examples include:

Nature Scenes
Floral Shots
Statement Photos

Black and white framed family photos used to make a custom accent wall.

TO FRAME OR NOT TO FRAME

30 + 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

Accent wall using multi-colored thin strips of glass.

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

Accent wall using fabric instead of traditional wallpaper

DIY FABRIC WALLPAPER

A how to guide on using your favorite fabric instead of wallpaper for your accent wall. Installation steps include:

Measuring & Marking the Wall
Trimming & Cutting
Applying Adhesive (Firm yet Removable)

FABRIC FOR EVERY ROOM AND MOOD

27 accent wall 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.