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53 Eye-Catching Textured Accent Walls For Every Space

Making an accent wall is a hot décor trend and a cool way to accentuate your room. Such an accent is usually made with some contrasting paint or wallpaper with a different pattern but there’s an original idea – make it with textures! Of course, there are lots of textured wallpapers and various plastic and wooden panels from various designers, but you can also use natural stone, bricks and wood of any kind that you have – old doors, windows or just planks – they look awesome and natural. This is a great way to upcycle some old materials and make a very stylish statement in any of your rooms.

Wood Accent Walls

Wood is the most popular material to make statement walls, and the number of options is endless: you may go for a textural weathered and aged wood plank wall, a sleek wooden slab wall in some color, a shiplap wall in a bold shade, a wood slice and even weathered driftwood piece wall to bring much texture to the space. If you prefer a catchy and bold look, try wood shingles in some neural stain, and a fabulous look is guaranteed.

a black shiplap statement wall makes the bedroom more relaxed, cozy and ads a touch of drama with its color

a plywood accent wall done with a series of frames adds elegance and a refined touch to the space

a sleek wooden slab accent wall that acts as a headboard is a stylish idea that complements a contemporary bedroom

a stained wood slab accent wall will add coziness and chic and a matching floor highlights it even more

a textural accent wall done with wooden slabs attach to a plywood sheet and painted in an elegant grey shade

a textural weathered and driftwood piece wall creates a check pattern and adds a character to the room

a unique textural accent wall clad with wooden shingles is a stylish contemporayr meets rustic idea

a textured wooden plank accent wlal will instantly bring a cozy rustic feel to the space and make it more welcoming

a textural weathered wood wall with a geometric pattern brings rustic chic and a relaxed shabby feel

a wall covered with shabby and washed out wood in planks of different colors - beige, white, grey and graphite grey

a unique accent wall done with lots of wooden slabs and planks in various colors adds a rustic and industrial touch

an accent weathered and aged wood wall makes a contemproary bedroom more rustic and adds coziness

a weathered wood wall makes the bedroom more rustic, cozy and welcoming and calms down the bright color scheme

a wood slice accent wall makes the living room rustic and cozy and hides a non-working fireplace at the same time

a statement headboard wall fully clad with weathered wood and a matching wooden slab bed for a cozy rustic look

a dark weathered andaged board wall finishes off the moody space and makes it less formal and refined

light stained weathered wood walls, a stained coffee table and an anlter chandelier make the space cozy and add a rustic feel

a statement wall clad with plywood that creates a catchy checked pattern adding geometry to the space

a weathered and stained wood accent wall softens the industrial-inspired living room with vintage touches

a whitewashed wooden wall makes the living room relaxed and adds somewhat a shabby feel to it

an accent wall done with various shabby wooden planks in white, beige and blue adds a nonchalant touch to the bedroom

a shabby chic whitewashed wood plank wall makes the contemporary space more refined and gives it a character

Stone And Faux Stone Accent Walls

Stone is another popular idea for adding texture to your space, it can be faux, which is easier to install, or natural, which is great for adding a real natural feel to the space but is more difficult to apply. If you are ready to splurge, think of adding an onyx accent wall to your living room or a marble one to the shower space – this is pure luxury that never goes out of style!

a fantastic shower space in neutrals accented with a green onxy statement wall that really wows

a textural stone wall accented with candles here and there adds interest to the refined and polished dining space

a real stone wall in various shades plus a wooden ceiling is a great idea for a catchy chalet bedroom

a textural stone accent wall adds interest and eye-cathciness to the vintage-inspired space in white and light blue

a faux stone wall adds a rustic feel to the nursery and is safe for kids and adults

a faux stone statement wall is easier to install than a real one and will add a cozy rustic feel to the bedroom

an earthy colored faux stone accent wall is a gorgeoys way to spruce up a neutral contemporary bathroom

a limestone statement wall and a matching neutral staircase with clear glass railing for an ultimate contemporary space

a lit up onyx slab statement wall with a fireplace is pure luxury that takes your breath away

a luxurious white entryway accented with a green onyx statement wall looks really breahttaking

a luxurious white marble accent wall completes the neutral and veyr chic look of this bathroom

a rough stone accent wall adds a natural feel to the contemporary living room and brings a touch of natural color

a spa-like shower space accented with a colorful geode statement wall that makes the shower even more gorgeous

a dark textural wall of faux stone adds interest to the space and makes it chic and catchy

Fabric Accent Walls

A fabric accent wall will make your space cozier and softer – it’s especially cool for bedrooms. You can upholster the wall with leather, velvet or any other fabric you like, accent it with decorative nails, go for catchy fabric panels with lights or any other looks that match your space.

a draped fabric statement wall with lit up panels adds a chic geometric touch and a modern feel to the space

a fabric padded statement wall makes the bedroom feel softer and cozier and adds texture

a black padded fabric statement wall perfectly fits a moody contemporayr bedroom with a masculine feel

upholstering your wall with colored leather and decorating it with nails is a unique and luxurious solution

Other Accent Walls

What other ideas can you try? Aged metal, paper, 3D panels in various colors, concrete, paneling and even empty frames and ceiling medallions attached to the wall can add texture. Get inspired by the examples below!

an exposed brick wall is a trendy and timeless idea to add a slight industrial feel to any room

a geometric 3D concrete wall and a concrete floating sink add an edge to the bathroom

a hot red wall done with empty picture frames add interest, color and texture to the home office

textural wallpaper in earthy tones that imitates plywood is a catchy idea and is easy to incorporate into your decor

a 3D dark panel is a great option to cover your walls and make them catchy, bold and very modern

a fantastic white 3D wall done with eceiling medallions attached to it and painted adds refined chic

3D panels are a very popular idea to make a textural accent wall in any room and they can withstand moisture

an accent wall all clad with colorful vintage shutters is a very bold and chic solution for the space

a shiny silver tile accent wall and backsplash makes the monochromatic kitchen bolder and brighter

a rough cement accent wall is softened with a brown upholstered headboard and a fluffy rug on the floor

a rough concrete statement wall makes this colorful and refined space more contemporary and bold

an aged metal accent wall brings industrial esthetics to the living room

red 3D panels make a bold and chic statement with shapes and the color they add

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How To Get the Beauty of a Textured Accent Wall

A textured accent wall is a great way to update any room in your home. These focal walls add drama, intensity and depth to your space. So, go beyond the usual coat of paint and get a look that’s all your own.

Venetian Plaster

There are lots of ways to create a textured accent wall, including faux finishing or using a specialty paint, like suede, sandstone or metallic. But one of our favorites, which has been around for centuries, is Venetian wall plaster.

This wall and ceiling finish, a blend of plaster with marble dust, is applied in thin, multiple layers to create a deep, burnished color with an appealingly rough texture. Perk up a kitchen or bathroom with this low-maintenance finish. It’s nontoxic, zero-VOC and breathable, so it’s naturally mildew resistant.

Faux Finishing

Faux finishing is a decorative painting technique that recreates the look or feel of other surfaces, like wallpaper, marble, wood or fabric. You can use a variety of faux finishing methods to create the look of a textured accent wall.

For example, a rag or sponge roller will give you the look of plaster or marble. Or by applying a glaze in a circular motion, you can create an effect called color washing, which gives walls an Old-World look. You can also paint on any geometric shape, like stripes or a checkerboard, using two different paint colors or one color and a glaze. Faux finishing gives kids’ bedrooms a textural pop and it can be elegant in a master bedroom, especially when used as a focal wall behind the bed.

Metallic Paint

Make your walls shimmer with metallic paint or glaze. You can now get water-based metallic paints, which you apply the same way you do any other paint. Try one whole wall in a glowing gold or try rose-gold stripes in a powder room.

And speaking of metallic finishes, you can also get metallic plaster, which blends glass and mica with the plaster for a deep color that really shines.

Sandstone Paint

This highly textured acrylic paint has a find sand finish gives walls a distinctive feel. The paint has a raised finish that’s slightly gritty to the touch. It’s one of the fastest and easiest textured accent-wall finishes to apply – just roll it on like any other paint. Try it in a man cave or a coastal-style guest room.

Brushed Suede Paint

Give your walls the look and feel of suede with brushed suede paint. Like sandstone and metallic paint, brushed suede paint, this textured finish rolls on like any other paint. However, the finish is delicate and easy to scratch, and it can be hard to blend repairs into the surrounding paint, so it’s best to use it in low-traffic areas. Try it in a guest bedroom.

Textured Wallpaper

Paintable wallpaper with a raised design, like grasscloth and embossed papers, are popular because they’re versatile and easy to use. With a nearly unlimited variety of textures and patterns, you can tailor a textured accent wall using one of these to your preferences. Grasscloth and home offices go together like PB&J. Try an embossed wallpaper in a guest bathroom or on the ceiling to create the look of vintage ceiling tiles.

Learn more about our interior painting and wallpaper installation services and how we can help you create your own textured accent wall.

Interior accent wall: useful decorating tips

House in Tangier, designed by Cassandra Karinsky. In tourist booklets, Moroccan Tangier is called the "white city". It is in this color that the locals have been painting the walls of their houses for centuries. Without disturbing the harmony, the designer diluted it with dark blue — one of the walls in the living room is painted in this color. A blue sofa is matched to her tone.

Photo: Gaelle le Boulicaut

Ideal for small spaces

Wall painted in a contrasting color, perfect for small spaces. This technique will allow you to beat a cramped room, especially if you use a deep saturated shade. Painting one of the walls in a small room a rich dark color (or black) will create visual depth in the interior, making the space appear larger.

Room dedicated to Madeleine Castaing in the Saint James Hotel in Paris, designed in turquoise tones. A contrasting navy blue hue adds depth to the space. nine0003

Photo: Antoine Baralhe

Lots of styles

You have several options for this fashion trend. In addition to paint and wallpaper, there are ways to play not only with color, but also with texture. For example, using panels that mimic brickwork or wood. You can drape the wall with a cloth or lay it out with tiles or mosaics. For a children's room, an interesting option would be a wall painted with slate paint. A child can boldly paint and paint such a wall with colored crayons, without fear of incurring the wrath of their parents. nine0003

Trianon decorative panel, design by Carlo dal Bianco, Bisazza.

Photo: Bisazza

A way to divide space

Apartment of Patrick and Laurence Chavannes in Lyon. Its interior is built on panoramic wallpaper, including the interior of the owner's eldest daughter's room. Now it is decorated with wallpapers with the image of New York. What will be on this wall in a couple of years is unknown. The interior of the room changes as often as the tastes of the maturing hostess. nine0003

Photo: Anne-Catherine Scoffoni

Contrasting one or more walls in a room is a great way to divide up a space. For example, an open living room can be easily divided into zones (living room, dining room, study, etc.) if you use different wallpapers or paint colors for wall decor. At your request, one space will turn into two, or even more.

Apartment in Madrid. Designed by Gonzalo Pardo and Ana Torres.

Photo: ImagenSubliminal.com

The main accent of the interior

When planning your interior, keep in mind that the accent wall is the very first thing everyone will see when they enter the room. This is the focal point that will stand out and distract attention from everything else. To make the interior look more harmonious and balanced, it should have two or more accents. Therefore, to “support” the accent wall, it is better to choose pieces of furniture or accessories that match in color. nine0003

Kitchen, Kitchens Titarev. Bar stools, IKEA. Apartment in Krasnodar, project by Ksenia Lysenko.

Photo: Mikhail Chekalov. Style: Sofia Kalbazova

The accent wall is tiled with Zigzag, Popham Design. Cassandra Karinsky's project to Tangeree.

Photo: Gaelle Le Boulicaut - Photographer

The right choice of color

The wrong accent wall color can ruin a space. To avoid this, give up random shades, even if the color itself is bright and you really like it. A red wall in a pastel interior is too much! The color palette of your home should be unified and clearly planned. Therefore, choose a color for a contrasting wall based on the overall range of the interior, including furniture, finishing materials and textiles. nine0003

Change the accents

A bedroom in a Parisian apartment designed by decorator Pierre Jovanovich. One of the walls is sheathed with cork panels from top to bottom. This technique made it possible to hide the door leading to the dressing room.

Photo: Catherine Scotto

It is not necessary to build an interior around an accent wall. Art objects will give originality to the interior. Instead of papering or painting one wall, choose art pieces that match the style and mood of your home decor. Framed photos or paintings that you like and are in tune with the overall style of the interior are what will give your home a personality, creating a memorable image. nine0003

Project by Liljencrantz Design.

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Accent wall in the interior: 10 design options

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2. Brick wall

This is a great option for a loft, especially if you decide to decorate a small apartment like this. One brick wall will create a mood appropriate to the style and emphasize one of the walls in an original way. You can hang a picture on it, and add some more loft details to the interior.

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3. Handmade wallpaper

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This is a time-consuming option, but very beautiful if you have enough imagination and patience to implement it. Choose unusual wallpapers, including leftovers from previous renovations. Cut out squares of the same size and place them on the wall in any order. For the brightest square, choose an accent of the same color, such as a pillow or a lamp.

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4. Wooden panels

Wood trim on one of the walls looks more interesting the more unusual it is. It can be different geometric shapes, such as honeycombs or squares, rectangles and rhombuses. Such a wall no longer requires any additional decor.

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5. Tonal stripes

If the room is designed in two colors, combine them on one of the walls. For this, both paint and wallpaper are suitable. Wide horizontal stripes will visually lower the ceiling a little, while vertical ones will raise it. Other figures will attract even more attention. nine0003

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6. Plywood in different shades

Textured plywood is now in fashion, it is used in the interior for finishing furniture, doors, for space zoning. Why not use it to decorate one of the walls? This is a warm and eco-friendly material, and soft lighting will emphasize the beautiful pattern of such an accent wall. In order not to overload the room visually, it is better to keep the rest of the interior in light shades.

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7. Concrete finish

A concrete wall in an interior that has nothing to do with a loft will look very unusual! The more interesting the result. The lamp made of metal looks very beautiful here. But a bright sofa and textiles would be out of place.

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8. Carriage tie

The finish called "carriage tie" or "capitone" has been in vogue for many years. It can be used as part of the wall, or its entirety. Moreover, you can even make it in the same color as the rest of the walls - anyway, thanks to the catchy and voluminous texture, this finish will immediately attract attention. nine0003

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9. Wall mural

The idea is not new, but images in soothing colors are in fashion now, even if they are landscapes or city sights. The meaning of such a finish is not in brightness, but in unusualness, but still it is better to think carefully before choosing such a canvas.