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An accent wall brings creativity to a space on a digestible scale.

In this bedroom, the natural material is elevated by the black-and-white color scheme andindustrial decor.

It’s a great example of an accent wall incorporating wood without leaning into a country decor style.

a jungle-themed kids room with pink flamingo art, a jute rug, and palm leaf wallpaper

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Here, palm leaf wallpaper enhances a jute rug and wood chest.

Simple Painted Mural

This accent wall idea is sweet and simple.

This monochromatic mural takes up almost the entire entryway wall and gives the home a boutique atmosphere.

a teal room with a pink and gold four poster bed and a chandelier

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A white shiplap headboard and terra-cotta accents further contrast the dark paint for a budget-friendly, minimal-effort statement wall.

Black and white paint paired with gold decor lends a luxuriously modern feel to this bedroom.

The two-tone accent wall is further elevated with box trim, which gives the space an additional sophisticated touch.

a bathroom with a honey-tiled alcove with a bath and a cheetah print stool

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To make ceilings appear taller, always use the darker paint shade on the lower portion of the wall.

Here, a nautical-themed kids bedroom is enhanced with an ocean motif wallpaper.

Here, a delicate floral wallpaper makes the nook an inviting focal point.

bedroom with wood paneling and black, gray and white accents

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Create a one-of-a-kind accent wall by drawing a pattern on a painted wall withchalk paint.

Here, theabstract arttakes the place of a traditional headboard, centering the bed and providing visual interest.

White shiplap planks are mounted to one accent wall while another stands out thanks to its rich cobalt paint.

a beautiful inlaid wood accent wall in a white bedroom

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Pair Wallpaper with Colorful Paint

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A bold accent wall doesn’t have to pair with plain-colored walls.

ispainted a complementary shadeofdeep blueto match.

blush colored floral wall mural in living room

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An orange headboard puts the finishing touch on a tasteful bedroom that’s brimming with colorful personality.

Black Backdrop for Bold Color

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Refine yourmidcentury modern spacewith a matte black accent wall.

The playful concept combines contrasting pastel shades in a geometric grid with a neutral outline.

chandelier living room vintage trunk mural

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It’s a perfect accent wall idea for a kid’s or teen’s bedroom.

Store and display chalk in a glass canister for easy access and a kitschy decorative touch.

Organic decorative touches and a green tile floor creatively bring the outdoors inside in this bathroom oasis.

a white and gray bedroom with terracotta accents

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Outline your design using a hexagonal stencil, then fill the shapes with various complementary paint shades.

a room divided in black and white with soft pink accent colors

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attic room with a wave wallpaper design around three big windows and two twin beds with green painted wood

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a coat room with gold and gray accents

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black cabinets with neutral ashy wood in a dining area with a bench nook

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black living room patterned wallpaper

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geometric wall designs in a black and white bedroom

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a soft pastel room with floral wallpaper and baby deer imagery

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a nautical room with map wallpaper and a round cubby nightstand

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a white shiplap room

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a coral pink bed with blue and teal wallpaper and a plant area by the window

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a white and black room with a glossy cherry wood floor and a pendant light

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a bright warm bedroom with orange and pink accents and an abstract pink and tan wall

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a camp-style bunkbed room with shiplap wall

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a teal and coral accent herringbone wall in a child’s bedroom

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chalkboard wall with shelf and plants. dog laying on the floor

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a jungle bathroom with green tile and birch tree wallpaper over a natural wood vanity

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a black and white kitchen with natural wood accents

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