walls of wonder
Designing around focal points is one of the most fun ways to start the design process, and sometimes the focal point can be an entire wall of a room! In this blog post, we’ll go over some different ways to create an accent wall and how to build a harmonious design around it!
wallpaper wow-factor
Wallpaper can be one of the easiest and most fun ways to create an accent wall within your existing home. The great thing about wallpaper is that they come in all colors, patterns, and price ranges! There are even peel-and-stick wallpapers for people that are renting a space and need a less permanent solution. There are so many options with wallpaper that sometimes it can be a challenge to pick the perfect one! As Emily of Emily June Design likes to say, “Wallpaper brings a lot of personality to a space, so it’s important that the wallpaper you choose matches yours!”
For this design we wanted to create a softer aesthetic with hints of natural elements, so we chose a wallpaper with a soft blue tone and a floral design that allowed us to utilize color throughout the rest of the space! We included pops of a light orange color and natural wooden elements to create a design that was airy and organic. The wallpaper accent wall creates a fun backdrop for the serene bedroom space, and draws your eye to the most beautiful part of the room!
Design by: @emilyjunedesigns
Photo by: @kerrykirkphoto
cheerful color
Color is another common way to create an accent wall within a space! Although this creates a different look than a wallpaper accent wall, a painted accent wall creates a bold focal point in any room!
This design features a lot of neutral elements which allows the pops of color in the room to stand out! The designer chose a blue area rug that compliments the orange accent wall and makes it pop even more. And we love how this designer added a twist to the traditional painted accent wall by adding a fun quote!
Design by: @bma.architects + @foxnahem + @hollander_design
Photo by: @petermurdock_photo
allover art
Creating an accent wall doesn’t need to be adding wallpaper or paint! A gallery wall is a less permanent way to create an accent wall, and the layout can be changed as often as you wish (or as often as you feel like getting out your hammer and nails). A person’s taste in art is very personal, so opting for this type of focal point in your space is a great way to show off your style and interests!
This accent wall draws the eye up and harmonizes with the entirety of the design! The gallery wall adds so much interest to the space and the colors in the art coordinate beautifully with the rest of the room. We love how this designer used a broad range of frame sized for the accent wall, because it adds another touch of dimension to the space!
Design by: @johnoetgen
Photo by: @jessiepreza
bold built-in
Built-ins and floor-to-ceiling bookcases can be an additional way of creating an accent wall that acts as a focal point within your design! Built-ins are a more permanent way of creating this sort of design within your home, so it may not be the best choice for renters. However, this acts as a functional way of creating a focal point within your home because it not only adds to the overall design, but also provides a storage solution!
This built-in makes the perfect focal point in this room for several reasons! The green color of the built-ins make it stand out against the white color of the walls and brings out the other pops of green within the space. Another reason that this makes the perfect focal point is the shape! The rounded top of this built-in bookcase draws your eye up and adds another layer of detail to the overall design. The last thing that makes this built-in stand out is arrangement of the books on the shelves. We know that everyone has their own ways of organizing their books, but we love the look of organizing books by color!
Design by: @pierceandward
Photo by: @lesleemitchell
flashy fresco
One type of accent wall that is rare to see in a residential design is a wall mural! Typically, you would get connected with an artist of a style you like and they would be commissioned for mural on the wall of your choice. This is a great way to add one-of-a-kind characteristic to your home that is unique to your art taste!
This specific accent wall was done in fresco which is a traditional way of painting with water and lime plaster. However, an artist can use all sorts of different techniques when painting a mural! While this fresco is more simplistic in its use of color, it still directs our eye and catches our attention just like any other accent wall would!
Design by: @josephine.fossey.office
Art by: @florencebamberger
Photo by: @mister_tripper