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25 Best Accent Wall Design Ideas
Leanne Ford Inndteriors
Does the idea of bright paint all over your house scare you to your very core? Does wild wallpaper make you feel claustrophobic at the mere mention of it? It's time to change all that with the humble accent wall. Which is to say, you can experiment with color, material, and pattern on your walls without fully committing to changing the foundations of the room. Accent walls can not only instantly transform a room, but they can change the vibe of your whole house. It sounds like it would throw your symmetry off balance, but it simply adds a touch of dimension, intrigue, and style. Ahead, check out some of the best designer-approved accent walls we've seen. After you browse through these, you may just want an accent wall in every single room of your home.
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Curtains and Paint
Maude McEvoy
In Eliza Carter Harris's New York home, the designer painted one wall bright green and layered it with curtains to soften up the space and accentuate the high ceilings. Not to mention, it makes the perfect backdrop for a table that hosts flowers, books, and other treasured objects.
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Upholstered Wall
Nathan Schroder
Upholstering a wall can add softness and help soundproof a room. For the bedroom of a Dallas home, designer Denise McGaha covered one wall in a Lee Jofa fabric for a relaxing touch.
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Simple and Nature-Inspired
SEAN DAGEN PHOTOGRAPHY INC.
A wallpaper inspired by sediment from DropItModern adds elegance to this office designed by Rydhima Brar of Rterior Studio. The black and cream option establishes the room's bold, modern atmosphere.
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Thin Wood Paneling
STEPHEN KENT JOHNSON
Thin custom wood paneling made of black walnut in this breakfast nook designed by Studio Shamshiri softens the white walls and concrete flooring that surrounds it.
Custom blue cushions add a pop of color.
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Rock-Climbing Wall
Suzanna Scott
If you're working on a kid's room, why not make the accent wall something they can play on, too? By building a rock-climbing wall, like this one in a home designed by Regan Baker, you'll add interest to the room and a fun source of exercise and amusement.
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White Painted Brick
Stephen Kent Johnson / OTTO
Exposed brick can act as neutral accent wall, and painting them white can help achieve that coveted balance between contemporary and lived-in. Here, designer Shawn Henderson brought this 19th-century home back to its former glory by "stripping the apartment down to a more humble interior," says Henderson. He whitewashed existing pine floors and then added a faux brick wall to make it feel older.
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Matching Pattern
FRANCESCO LAGNESE
Make furniture seamlessly blend into your accent wall by matching the wallpaper pattern to it, as designer Nick Olsen did in this
bedroom with a graphic navy wallpaper and matching upholstered headboard.
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Orange Beadboard
Read McKendree
To brighten up a dark corner, panel a wall (or two!) in beadboard and paint them orange. In the mudroom of a Nantucket cottage, designer Kevin Isbell used Buttered Yam by Benjamin Moore.
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Cozy Stone
ANNIE SCHLECHTER
For a cozy cottage feel, cover a wall with stone. In this primary bedroom, designer Cathy Chapman used various gray stones to give the room an earthy yet modern feel.
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Accent Ceiling
Johnny Valiant
If you'd prefer to have a consistent neutral color on your walls, look to the ceiling for an opportunity to introduce an unexpected pop of color or pattern. A baby blue painted ceiling brightens up this Houston terrace designed by Celerie Kemble and Lindsey Herod, proving the concept works outside, too.
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Black Box
Heidi Caillier Design
Interior designer Heidi Cailler gave this media room the black box theater effect without totally overwhelming the space by designating the deep marine paint on the TV wall.
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Just a Splash
Tamsin Johnson
Natural stone is easily one of the most expensive surface materials money can buy. To cut costs but still spotlight a beautiful stone, just stick with one accent wall. In this kitchen designed by Tamsin Johnson, all eyes are on the smokey purple swirls of the wall ahead.
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Hidden Door
Arent & Pyke
"'Moments’ rather than looks best encapsulate a home’s positive impact, and the ultimate moment experienced in Magnolia House is the slow and elegant descent down its new sculptural staircase, the metaphorical spine of both the home and the project," say designers Arent & Pyke.
The jib door here is continuous with the baby blue painted paneling so as to not interrupt visual flow while also providing extra storage.
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Bright and Bold
2LG Studios
A bright hue is the easiest way to make a statement in a small space. Paint one wall an energizing color, then add contrast with decor, like these blush pink chairs in a dining room designed by 2G Studio.
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All Over Stripes
Mark Roskamas
This Manhattan guest room, designed by Amanda Darnell, uses a dynamic Kelly Wearstler wallpaper for Lee Jofa to unify its colorful artwork.
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Just the Trim
Nicole Franzen
When you don't want to paint an entire wall, just paint the trims, moldings, or casings for a splash of color that breaks up the space.
Here, GRT Architects opted for a soft lavender shade to soften the more saturated tones and to make the fluted interior glass pop even more.
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Floral Punch
Heidi Caillier
If you don't have a massive mudroom, don't worry: Heidi Caillier designed a small makeshift mudroom in a little nook by the back entrance and elevated it with custom millwork, fresh throw pillows, and a charming wallpaper backdrop.
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Floor-to-Ceiling Mirror Wall
In this hallway designed by Tamsin Johnson, a glam mirrored accent wall makes the space feel bigger while also doubling as a place to outfit check before running out the door.
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Unexpected Backsplash
MARGARET AUSTIN
A unique firing process makes zellige tiles super resilient and therefore popular in kitchens and bathrooms.
But elsewhere they can be functional as well: Designer Eva Holbrook put them around this hearth to protect the wall from heat and to make a style statement on the partial wall.
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Statement Mural
Studio DB
When your formal dining room is also your everyday dining area, invest in pieces that deliver both form and function. In this Studio DB-designed space, the built-in velvet banquette is cozy and comfortable, but it also looks dressy and unusual lighting and beautiful wallpaper are easy ways to add character without taking up surface space. It doesn't get more regal than a de Gournay wallpaper but it's pricey, so you don't need to cover all the walls with it.
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Pop of Sun
WILLIAM ABRANOWICZ
This bright yellow painted wall is a welcome, sunny surprise. But limiting it to an accent wall keeps the room feeling light, rather than making it feel a little claustrophobic.
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Moody Texture
JENNA PEFFLEY
Black might sound terrifying, but it can add dimension and style in a surprisingly subtle way when you also choose a textured finish. Portola Paint's Roman Clay paint, pictured here, is a natural-mineral-based finish that looks much like Venetian plaster, though it's a little more subtle.
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Warm Wood Planks
Courtesy of Sugar & Cloth
If you want to really make a statement, skip the mounted headboard in your bedroom and use your wall instead. This DIY wood statement wall can take your room from basic to farmhouse in an instant.
Get the tutorial at Sugar & Cloth.
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Subtle Pattern
Trevor Tondro
A large wall like this one can dominate a room if you go too bold or too dark, so stick to a neutral color in a subtle pattern.
That way, you can afford to get a little more adventurous with your furniture and decor.
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Fresh Paneling
Courtesy of Edyta & Co
If color is not your jam, don't stress—you can still try out an accent wall. Use grid wood paneling on one wall to create dimension.
See more at Edyta & Co.
Hadley Mendelsohn Senior Editor Hadley Mendelsohn is House Beautiful's senior design editor and the co-host and executive producer of the podcast Dark House.
Kelly Allen Associate Editor Kelly Allen is the current Associate Editor at House Beautiful, where she covers design, pop culture, and travel for digital and the print magazine.
15 Stunning Accent Wall Ideas You Can Do
Accent walls are back in a big way, and they are better than ever. By blending color, texture, and tone, you can create an epic space that becomes the centerpiece of any room.
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Create With Paint
Sure, you could just slap one bold color on an accent wall and call it a day—but why would you when there's so much more you can do with paint? Stripes, circles, chevrons or herringbone are all on-point style choices. All you need to create an amazing accent wall is paint, painter's tape, a pencil and a level. Plus: 12 Painting Tools Every Homeowner Should Have
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Work With What You've Got
Before deciding what should be your accent wall, look at the architectural elements of your home. If you've got a fireplace, you already have an accent wall. All you need to do is dress it up. Color, paneling, stonework or built-in bookcases are all great ways to draw attention to an existing focal point.
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Feature Wall Ideas for Living Room: Display Your Snaps
Say hello to all those photos you've been storing on your hard drive or phone. A photo collage wall is a perfect way to share and relive your cherished memories while creating an enviable accent wall. To keep your collage from looking dated, choose two or three colors of frames that complement each other and mix texture and size. Lay your frames out on the floor and arrange until you're happy, then replicate the arrangement on the wall. Plus: How to Hang Anything Straight and Level
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Build a Showcase Wall!
This built-in entertainment center mixes architectural simplicity with a pop of color to make it stand out. To create this showstopper of a bookcase in your home, check out the complete DIY how-to instructions check out the complete DIY how-to instructions here.
Have you ever heard of ombre wallpaper? Learn why you should consider it for your interior walls.
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Patchwork
Yup, you read that right. Fabric can make a fresh and funky accent wall for a reasonable price. Simply pick a selection of coordinating fabrics and wrap them around sturdy cardboard or very thin wood or plastic squares. Affix the squares to the wall in a pleasing pattern with double-sided mounting tape.
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Add Warmth With Wood
From sleek to rustic, wood is a perfect accent wall material because it instantly warms up any space. Be sure to paint the remaining walls in your room a color that carries the same undertone as the wood for a unified look. Plus: How to Choose Paint Colors
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Display Your Heirlooms
If you've been wondering what to do with Grandma's old china that just sits in a box, this is it.
Platters, silver and china dishes of all shapes, sizes and colors can create a unique accent wall. Dining rooms and kitchens are natural places for this look, but it can work in any area of your home. Plus: Use Aluminum Mesh for Fast Drywall Repairs
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Master Bedroom Accent Wall: Wallpaper
Another classic that's making a big comeback is wallpaper. Surprised? With the advent of easy to apply, and even easier to remove wallpaper, you can create an accent wall without the long-term commitment. The key here is to keep it to one wall only, to avoid feeling closed in. Plus: How to Repair Damaged Wallpaper
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Family Handyman
Stunning Stone
For the intermediate do-it-yourself handyperson, this stunning stone accent wall is a perfect project. The look of exterior stone veneer in an indoor space complements industrial, cottage or rustic decor and the beauty speaks for itself.
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A Window to the World
For wannabe world travelers or nature lovers, an accent-wall mural is a high-impact choice. They are easy to install and a guaranteed home-run for adventure-loving kids' rooms.
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Natural Brick
Exposed brick has long been a coveted accent wall material in old buildings and lofts. The great news is, brick veneer has come a long way and is available in almost any style from modern to antique for a fraction of the price of the real thing. Looking for ideas to revamp your plain brick house or fireplace? Consider German smear, a mortar wash technique that transforms the look of plain brick. Plus: How to Edge a Path With Brick
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Modern Accent Wall: Stick-On Style
Quotes, trees, and cityscapes dominate this easy and inexpensive decor choice. With literally thousands of options to choose from, as well as custom options, you're sure to find something that speaks to your style.
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Modern Accent Wall: Go Big Art
A substantial piece of art can speak for itself as an accent wall. Look for large canvases with depth and colors to match your furniture and decor. Be sure to hang your artwork straight and level for the best result!
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Tile Time
Once relegated to work spaces and bathrooms, tile can accent almost any wall due to the plethora of styles and sizes now available. In a kitchen, you can create an incredible focal point by adding a distinct backsplash along one wall that stretches all the way to the ceiling.
Plus: How to Tile a Backsplash
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Paneled Panache
With a few strips of MDF and very little money, you can create an elegant and restful accent wall for your bedroom. This treatment adds a luxurious element to your space and is the perfect backdrop to your headboard. For the low-down on how to create this look in your home, click here. Plus: What's MDF?
Originally Published: February 10, 2021
Wall decor: 44 photo-ideas of unusual wall decor on a note
Some young ladies confuse wall decor in the interior with her husband, believing that it should be chosen once and for all. Not at all: there are a thousand legal ways to change the picture before your eyes without getting involved in repairs. For starters - 44 ideas from Russian and foreign projects.
aamodt / plumb architects
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Framed Carpet
Don't laugh, one of the most original wall decoration ideas is a carpet. Provided that it is framed and behind glass. It looks solid, museum and hypoallergenic. nine0004
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2. Framed wallpaper
Some wallpapers cost so much that it's cheaper to put money on the wall. Another thing is that they can be used exclusively as a decoration - for example, as a large picture in a spectacular baguette. Then it makes sense to hunt for sale remnants of wallpaper. You won't need more roll anyway.
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TS Design | Taras Bezrukov and Stas Samkovich
3. Wallpaper-coloring
With them you will have fun not only in the process of gluing! For the boy's room in this Moscow project, the owners chose a coloring wallpaper with a jungle-themed pattern.
Presumably, the baby should have enough of them for three years.
LineBox Studio
4. Rock painting
Another coloring idea can be borrowed from this Canadian project. The designers staged a festival of cave painting on wet concrete plaster, and then covered it with a special composition so that the walls could be washed without harming the interior and psyche. Now the children, squealing with delight, paint artiodactyls with crayons.
What is especially nice - the drawing is simple, primitive people did it, which means we can do it too.
Lucia Tacla
5. Drawing on the wall
No coloring book compares to being able to paint whatever you want on the wall. At least for a decent person. The drawing can smoothly flow into a three-dimensional installation. An example is the wall decor in the photo.
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Painting on the lining
This bathroom was created for the designer's daughter Lada Zasimova. The wet area is decorated with Bardelli tiles with a large floral pattern. And the wooden wall opposite is decorated with a painting with a similar motif. nine0004
Janna Makaeva/Cutting Edge Stencils
7. Stencil painting
At school they thought that fine art comes from the word bullying? In fact, painting a wall on a stencil does not require special skills, only accuracy. In the photo above - a branch of flowering wisteria, at the link below - a master class from designer Zhanna Makaeva.
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Maxim Samsonov
8. Decals
Vinyl decals are one of the quickest solutions for interior transformation (and stain removal). And this decor does not care about humidity: a photo with birds is from a St.
Petersburg project, stickers with birds adorn both the main and guest bathrooms there.
Denis Furmanov
9. Draw with scotch tape
Colored scotch tape can serve as a decor for the walls, if pasted without creases according to a pre-planned plan. This is exactly what designer Denis Furmanov did with a wall in a rented Zhulebinsky “three-ruble note” (pictured). This trick is trickier than it looks. The table, located against the wall, emphasized the tightness of the room. Therefore, the designer decided to divert attention from the table with active graphics on the wall. And the lines, by the way, are not just lines, but a hint of wallpaper from the Viceroy Santa Monica hotel by Kelly Wearstler. nine0004
Tip: doesn't like scotch tape on the wall - these stripes can also be drawn with paint using masking tape as a stencil.
Inna Velichko
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Drawing around the thing
Yes, such a floor lamp cannot be moved. But it has no other disadvantages: any design, any shape and any color are available at a minimum cost. This optical illusion in the room of the designer's daughter Inna Velichko is only partly an illusion: the lamp is absolutely working.
Architectural workshop za bor
11. Cable figures
A few meters of black cable, a white wall - this is how an unusual decor is born. The bunny and the giraffe are an allusion to the images of the owners of the apartment, the architect Pyotr Zaitsev and his wife Anastasia Solomatina. Thus, they signed who sleeps where (by the way, the hare is Peter). If you do not have extra cable left, you can use colored cords from hardware stores. True, you have to glue them to keep their shape.
Erika Bierman Photography
12. Dividing strip
On the one hand, white walls are fashionable.
On the other hand, it's too easy. Try adding a bright colored strip around the perimeter of the wall: by narrowing and expanding it, you can create various optical effects.
ANNAmorphs.
Another example: the yellow stripe in the gap of a narrow white corridor in itself looks quite impressive. But it has another function - the portal seems to cut the space into two separate rooms, which is why the corridor no longer seems like an endless tunnel. See how this strip goes across the floor and bench. In fact, everything is even cooler: an unusual effect is achieved through a well-thought-out optical illusion - see the next photo. nine0004
Hendricks Churchill
13. Bright baseboards and skirting boards
An extremely simple, but very effective technique is to paint the slopes and skirting boards (including ceiling boards) in a contrasting bright color. In this way, you can still maintain the color of furniture or other decor.
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14. Two-tone slope
Another interesting trick is to paint the window sill in two colors, one of which is the color of the wall. In addition to the decorative effect, it is also an opportunity to “adjust” the width of the slope.
Greta Wolf
15. Slope with finishing
It is enough to cover wide slopes with cheerful wallpaper and divert attention from the too active or, conversely, neutral color of the walls. Slopes can also be ennobled with paintings and tiles.
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16. Slate wall
Endless change of images, creative freedom and a diary included - this is not a new gadget, but a wall painted with slate paint.
Alison Damonte Design
17. Quotes within
To make the inscription look more solid, you can print the quote on paper in a fashionable sans-serif font and place it in a laconic frame. The frame has a magical property: to give additional significance to any word or object. nine0004
18. Letters for inspiration
A good font can decorate a wall better than a picture. Sticker letters are sold in stores, but they can also be cut on a plotter in any advertising workshop. The most difficult thing is to choose a phrase that will not start to annoy before you finish the repair.
Nikolay Nikolaev/Design Studio N-Kub
19. Inscriptions on the stencil
You can go the other way - cut out the stencil from paper and paint over the walls according to the stencil. This is exactly what they did in this project, decorating the room for the eldest son with motivating inscriptions.
You can choose your own, in the spirit: “if you don’t study, you will go to the janitors.” nine0004
Mary Cook
Amy Lau Design
20. Volumetric applications from paper
This fun is called paper plastic. Flowers, sheets, butterflies, spirals, fans and masks are cut out of thick paper, bent as needed with a pencil, a stationery knife and scissors, and glued to the wall if desired. This, of course, is a romantic decor, more suitable for a bedroom or boudoir, but away from conventions. The main thing is to understand how to vacuum it.
Siobhan Loates Interiors
21. Mirror on mirror
You can soften the coldness of a large mirror and protect it from the foreheads of inattentive guests by hanging another mirror in a beautiful decorative frame over the canvas.
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Shards
You can assemble a panel from small pieces of a geometric mirror (hint: you can cut the mirror into pieces in any glass workshop). As an option - buy round, oval, square and rectangular small mirrors and make a composition out of them. nine0004
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23. Mirrors and shutters
By combining mirrors and wooden panels, you can decorate the entire wall. In this project, the designer used ordinary louvered doors from a building hypermarket. This technique brought down the pathos of large mirror surfaces, but added volume to a small space.
24. Window imitation as wall decor
Even an empty window frame or shutters can create the effect of an additional window, which is useful for small rooms and blank walls. The effect will be twice as strong if you glaze the “window” with a mirror. At the same time, you can look into it. nine0004
The background for this decor does not play a special role.
For example, at first they wanted to hang a mirror from the Moscow project in the photo on the brickwork in the living room, but they changed their minds and sent it to the bedroom.
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Akant Architectural Studio
So, you can pull them on the frame and hang on the wall. Vintage will look especially colorful. nine0004
TS Design | Taras Bezrukov and Stas Samkovich
26. Giclee panel
The little thing above the sofa in the photo is called a giclee panel — a poster with the author's refinement with a brush. It all started from there. that the decorators stumbled upon a silk scarf by Olga Nikich. But along the edges it had a pattern that did not fit into the interior, so the designers bought a file with a scarf pattern from the author, printed it on canvas, and then Olga manually painted the triangles with mother-of-pearl.
Ekaterina Lieberman
27. Three-part panels
This ethnic wall decor in the photo is actually beehive covers bought on the market in Serbia. But paintings are often hung using this technology: one image is divided into several fragments in independent frames. No one brings Cameroonian hats from Cameroon anymore, they are produced all over the world and sold in interior stores. They are hung on the walls one by one or in a company, choosing by color and size. nine0003
Riegler Photography
29. Blank Frames
A beautiful baguette is good on its own, and painted in rich color is even better. Strict geometry sets the rhythm, and if they ask where the photo is taken, answer mysteriously: “the inner emptiness conveys a philosophical understatement to the interior.”
Jordi Folch
If the frames "run into" the painted part of the wall and spoil the purity of the color, feel free to paint directly on the frame.
What do you have to lose something with such a philosophical understatement. nine0004
The empty frame can also perform solo.
Rikki Snyder
30. Plywood Panels
Cutting clouds out of plywood, painting or varnishing it while preserving the natural texture of the wood is not difficult at all. Applications can be mounted on the wall, but more often they are mounted on small racks - so that the decor slightly moves away from the wall. This makes the drawing look bigger.
Dmytro Aranchii Architects
It can also be a sophisticated wall decor, a leitmotif stretching through the whole apartment - like the branches of a miracle tree in the project of a Kyiv architect. nine0004
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Idea: plywood figures for the nursery can be covered with fabric.
Olga Shangina | Photography
31. Cork houses
This appliqué is carved from cork wood according to the designer's sketch.
In fact, the fate of a photo album is destined for her, but until the owner of the room has accumulated enough personal history, cartoon characters live in the windows of the houses.
Stashchuk Tatiana
32. Three-dimensional decor made of laths
Geometric pattern and rhythm organize any space. An alternative to wallpaper with the “correct” pattern and color is its own geometric pattern of narrow wooden slats. Paint them the same color as the wall and you have an exclusive wallpaper with a 3D effect. nine0004
3D Group
The beauty of slats is that they, even being the same color as the wall, make it three-dimensional. Now imagine that these are white slats on a dark background, or vice versa - dark on a light one!
The New Design Project
33. Paintings in one color
As you know, the Black Square has a deep philosophical meaning.
But even if there is less sense in the green square, it will be enough to revive an empty wall. Canvas is optional, the frame can be covered with fabric, pasted over with colored cardboard, vinyl film, etc. nine0004
Mclean & Tircuit Designs
34. Unusual gallery
The photos themselves can hardly be called unusual decor. But the original way of attaching them to the wall is easy. For example, mounting on a painted board by surprise.
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David Rausch Studio
look like a photo exhibition. Pictures suspended from the rail can be moved back and forth. Great option for a long corridor. nine0004
Enjoy Home Studio
Another unusual way to decorate a wall is to use a floor standing photo.
A strong decorative effect is achieved due to the scale of the canvas.
Behind the architectural "decoy" in the center of the hall in the photo, like behind a screen, the door of another bathroom was hidden. By the way, the designers of the Enjoy Home studio found this picture in a photo bank.
SUSANNE KAISER Innenarchitektur Berlin
Well, no one canceled the photo wallpaper either.
Gaile Guevara
35. Three-dimensional hanging
Another option for non-standard photo hanging is a rhythmic composition of cords and fasteners. A similar installation can be done by replacing the frames with stationery clips.
Prokhorova Natalia "Arahis design"
36. Clock without case
The very case when the decor is absolutely functional. The main thing is not to confuse the numbers (although this is an idea!).
In this Novosibirsk apartment where a young couple lives, a clock mechanism adorns the wall of an office without any numbers at all. His role is rather edifying. As they say in articles about the benefits of marriage: the clock is ticking. nine0004
Zouk Architects
37. Shadow theater
Chiaroscuro is a great tool for quick interior design. Especially in terms of costs. To get an unusual light pattern, you can purchase a special lamp - with a "leaky" frame. The light, falling through artistically carved holes, casts elaborate shadows on the surface. Most often, this is either a repeating pattern, or associations on a forest theme. Ideal - when the walls and ceiling are of the same color, then the pattern comes out the same. nine0004
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38. Lighting decor
Directional light lamps turned in different directions also create an interesting decorative effect.
In addition, this technique adds volume to the room.
Arkee Creative
Martha O'Hara Interiors
39. Decorate the wall with furniture
It can be just a small shelf with a spectacular outline. And if part of the wall is occupied by a highly respected wardrobe, rack or sideboard, you can decorate it too by pasting the insides with pretty wallpaper. And the wall will immediately become brighter. nine0004
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41. Painting like a screen
If you want to revive a wall on which the TV has already taken its place, just hide it behind an abstract-style canvas of two movable halves.
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Barlow & Barlow Design
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Splashes, drops and streaks
Who said that a picture on a wall should be objective? Abstract flows and splashes look no worse (and certainly brighter) than Christmas trees and birds. However, such painting has one important property - it is very expressive. With such decor, not everyone will relax.
Rebel Walls
Even in monochrome, this pattern will look too bright, so do not decorate more than one wall with streaks.
Mia Mortensen Photography
Much calmer in this sense is textured granular plaster, painted in a dark deep color. Against this background, shelving and cabinets without a back wall look good.
Art Ceramics by Vladimir Kovalev
43. Ceramic panel
The photo is not a painting, but a ceramic decorative panel “Cosmos” (chamotte, enamel, glaze, firing) by Moscow artist Vladimir Kovalev. In essence, it is a giant handmade tile ceiling-high; designers built it into a shallow niche.
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44. Relief wall
With the help of timber painted in a noble shade, the renovation in the new building looks “angry and spectacular”.
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Wall Decor: 25+ Room Decor Ideas
Round Up
Experimenting with spatial geometry is fun. You can change the space without resorting to construction work. The circles on the wall and the door completely transformed the room. To do this, the author of the interior needed several cans of paint and knowledge of one simple rule: dark colors are perceived by the eye as more distant, while light ones seem closer.
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- Paul Raeside
Outlining
Outlining can make not only the eyes expressive, but also… the walls.
This simple but "powerful" technique has been used by decorators for many centuries in a row. The outline of architectural elements, corners, ledges, door frames, plinths gives the room a resemblance to an architectural sketch drawn in full size, making it more graphic, bright and memorable. In addition to the walls in the same way, you can transform individual interior items: consoles, tables, lampshades. nine0004
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- Paul Raeside
Drawing Lessons
If you want to decorate the walls with paintings, but nature has not endowed you with the gift of a muralist, use stencils (they can be made to order at any of the large format printing companies). Just remember that large prints and bright colors work best in well-lit rooms.
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- Simon Upton
Mix not only colors, but also textures.
Glossy stripe on a matte surface looks ultra-modern
Duplex apartment in Moscow. Alla Shumeiko's project. Hostess bathroom. The wall painting was done by Alena Vilyukova.
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- Sergey Ananiev. Style: Natalia Onufreychuk
Pantone
Gradient painting, in other words, a smooth transition between two or more colors, is a fashionable design technique. Using it, you can not only create an interesting image of the interior, but also play with the visual perception of the proportions of the room. To make the room seem higher, place more saturated shades from below, making them more transparent as they approach the ceiling. nine0004
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Northern Lights
An idea for avid clubbers.
Paint wall fragments in acid colors using special phosphorescent paints. Such a coating accumulates light, and in the dark begins to emit it in the form of a glow. In order for the resulting art canvases to take on a finished look, frame them with a molding or baguette.
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Fashion for the 1980s is back! “Acid” colors and neon appeared in the interiors again! nine0004
Home of Bloggers in Milan designed by John Pentassuglia.
Between the past and the future
If the classic interior seems too boring for you, do not rush to knock decorative moldings and stucco moldings off the walls. We offer an easier and, most importantly, effective way to "rejuvenate" the interior - paint the room in gray, which is relevant at all times. To avoid monotony, bright multi-colored stripes applied over a neutral background will help.
Non-children's games
Children love to play, draw and have fun. In this they are like decorators. Following the author of this room for a boy, you can also misbehave a little: for example, instead of a headboard, draw a rectangle of a contrasting color on the wall, and at the same time adjust the silhouette of a modern wall clock. Agree, they look much more fun this way.
All against the wall!
If only you knew from what rubbish… objects of modern design are sometimes created. Postcards, candy wrappers, herbariums, and even insects are all great wall decorations. One “but” - it can take years to assemble it and, most importantly, hang it up, and with them the desire to complete the job. To save you time and effort, the designers have released ready-made wallpapers imitating a collage of the above objects attached to the wall with adhesive tape, buttons and pins. nine0004
Want to be at the forefront of interior design? Cover the wall with newspapers and varnish it
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Newsprint vinyl wallpaper, Yien
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Wallpaper paper London, "Moscow Wallpaper Factory"
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Vinyl photo wallpaper "Newspaper Notes", "Fashion House"
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Vintage newspaper print wallpaper, Alessandro Allori
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Patchwork
Who said that only blankets can be patchwork? Patchwork looks great on the walls too. Plain wallpaper, vinyl tile or paint can be used. To avoid excessive variegation, alternate colored squares with white ones.
Look at the root
Have you decided to build a home library? Commendable! In the meantime, the essence and the matter, priceless folios that have not yet been bought can be replaced with wallpaper with their life-size “portraits”. To finally mislead guests, paste over with this wallpaper not only the walls, but also the door. The Fornasetti brand has similar wallpapers. Tiles with books are also a good solution. nine0004
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Scientists have proven that banging your head against a wall every 10 seconds burns 150 calories per hour
Children's bathroom. Designed by Kirill Sakharov.
Two in one
Do not rush to buy a set of the same wallpaper for the whole room when you are renovating. Feel like an artist and think of different interesting options.
And there are many of them. You can, for example, stick just one strip on a painted wall; alternate wallpaper with different patterns, but the same color, or, conversely, use wallpapers with the same pattern, but different colors ... Any other ideas? nine0004
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A worthy replacement
Walls upholstered in juyi or chinoiserie-style textiles are undeniably very beautiful, but such a finish is not cheap. A more budget option is wallpaper with the same pattern. They can be found, for example, in the collections of Pierre Frey, Osborne & Little or de Gournay.
Designed by David Kleinberg.
In 1853 Pavel Tretyakov decided to decorate the walls of his house and bought a couple of paintings. Thus was born the famous gallery
Wallpaper A thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains in Delft color palette on Bleached White silk, de Gournay.
Paper wallpaper, "Saratov wallpaper"
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B/W
Make a mosaic of wallpapers of the same color range, but with different patterns. A win-win option, suitable for both classic and modern interiors, is a combination of black and white.
Upside down
Don't be afraid to experiment. Try gluing polystyrene ceiling panels to the wall. Acrylic paint in a trendy shade will emphasize the texture and allow you to play with the shadows. It's nice that this finishing option will cost much less than similar wall modules made of wood, MDF and leather.
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Ceiling tiles "Idyll", "Format"
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Ceiling tiles, embossed, Postavshchikovff
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Ceiling relief tiles, "Format"
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Gypsum 3D wall panel Klin, Decoreo
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Abstraction
Do your friends boast that they have been to the Guggenheim Museum and seen Mondrian? Let them now look into your bathroom! Typical for this artist, combinations of bright colors work perfectly even in small spaces!
Glass mosaic, NS mosaic nine0537
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Residual phenomenon
Everyone who has ever made repairs has a collection of remnants of different-sized tiles.
We advise you not to store it in the pantry, but to put it into action. Decorate the wall above the sink in the bathroom or in the kitchen with an original collage. Do not be afraid to combine tiles of different thicknesses, sizes and textures, with or without a pattern. In order not to overdo it with color, “dilute” it all with white tiles. nine0004
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Tile "Rainbow Turquoise", "Pentaceramic"
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Alignment to the right?
Don't be surprised that this bathroom wall is tiled in different directions: half horizontal, half vertical. Rest assured, this is not a tiler's mistake, but a design move typical of the Art Deco era. nine0004
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Designer himself
House in Tangier by designer Cassandra Karinsky.
The ceramic apron was transformed by the painting in the form of bright stripes.
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A boring kitchen apron lined with white mosaics can be refreshed without resorting to prompt measures. Arm yourself with special paint for ceramics and apply a pattern to the tile. If you want to be unique - order a tile according to your sketches! nine0004
Apartment in Stockholm.
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Wall tiles "Arabesques, majolica", Kerama Marazzi
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Tile hexagon "Khaki", "Pentaceramic"
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Wall tiles Mainzu Nazari Iberia nine0537
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Masonry
Even in a city apartment you can create the feeling that you are in a castle or palace. Stonework with rustication will be completely replaced by tiles with wide seams or MDF panels. This technique is often used in the design of halls and hallways. Lighting in the form of street lamps, octagon tiles and gothic-style furniture are suitable as entourage.
Program "Time"
Surely each of us has ever collected at least something: figurines of elephants, irons, license plates or, as the owner of this apartment, wall clocks. All this wealth can be used as decoration.
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Vintage wooden cuckoo clock
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The Kingdom of Mirrors
We have already written more than once that with the help of mirrors you can transform even the most inexpressive interior.
By hanging mirrors opposite the window, you will kill two birds with one stone: make the room brighter and decorate the wall.
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Set of wall mirrors "Bamboo"
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Wall mirror "Sun", Queen Fair
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Slender rows
A strict geometric composition is the easiest and at the same time a win-win way to hang pictures or any other works of art. In this case, we are talking about the covers of music discs. A rhythmic composition of identical white frames hung between even rows of vertical bars does not look boring thanks to the bright "substrate".
Her role is played by a plain painted wall. nine0004
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Gender
Dreaming of a chalet? To do this, it is not at all necessary to buy a house on the slopes of the Alps. You can create the right atmosphere in a city apartment. Just take a floorboard (preferably an old one) and sheathe one of the walls with it. Both light and dark wood will look equally impressive.
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Everything is openwork
How does a designer differ from an ordinary person? The ability to look at things in a new way and use them not for their intended purpose.
A fresh idea is to decorate the wall with fragments of white radiator grilles with openwork patterns. The wall against which they are installed, of course, should be painted in a bright color.
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Doors, window frames, cabinet doors and countertops can be used to decorate walls
Screen for radiator "Gothic", Stella
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Brick wall
Ever since bare brickwork migrated from lofts to ordinary apartments, it has been dearly loved by architects and designers. If you like the natural color of the brick, cover it with a protective layer of polyurethane varnish or drying oil, then it will not “dust”.
Or roll up the wall with paint, such as white or gray. nine0004
Home of the designer Sabine Marcelis.
Braid with three boxes
The wall can be finished, but it is even better to do it. This lightweight partition consists of a wooden frame, inside of which strips of thin plywood are fixed. This design not only looks impressive, but also partially transmits light, which is sometimes necessary. If you want to do this, please note: instead of plywood, you can use fabric stretched over the frame, such as coarse canvas or thick silk.
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Malevich's Architecton
Decorate your wall with an abstract composition inspired by the avant-gardists of the twenties. To do this, you will need several sheets of drywall or MDF. After sticking the squares on the wall, paint the “masterpiece” with matte or glossy paint.
