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Accent Walls: The Best Way to Add Depth to Your Design

Adding an accent wall can drastically elevate the design style in a space. Because it is just a single wall, it can be the easiest way to direct focus, create depth, and even take an "outside of the box" risk. Check out my favorite five accent wall ideas you can do!

1. Paint

This is by far the simplest and most cost effective. I am a huge fan of using highly saturated colors to create a statement when painting an accent wall. Challenge yourself to a bolder color and if you hate it, it's easy to change!

An accent wall doesn’t have to be those vertical spaces. Don’t forget about that fifth wall, the ceiling. By painting this kitchen’s ceiling, we were able to draw the eye all the way to the beautifully barrel vaulted feature.

I love how just the navy wall of this kid’s bedroom painted creates depth and allows lighter objects to pop.

2. Molding

Putting molding walls got a bad reputation when so many builders decided to put a single piece of molding around the room called a chair rail (literally one of my least favorite things). However, molding on a wall can look super sophisticated. From the traditional picture frame molding to the more contemporary box molding. 

A staircase can be a forgotten space which is why it is the perfect place to add molding to really punch up the design.

tall tufted headboard against a wood paneled accent wall

Taking a traditional molding and turning it into something special with this square geometric designed wall using molding.

3. Wallpaper

Yes, wallpaper is still in, in fact, it never left. I have used wallpaper in no less then 100% of my recent projects and with the endless possibilities of patterns and styles wallpaper can work for everyone. It really does make me overly excited. 

Sometimes just one wall is all you need for wallpaper. This creates the perfect layer for this grandmillennial office space.

The perfect teen girl’s wallpaper. It's bold and beautiful and it only needed on the feature wall.

4. Tile

I love a tile accent wall! I use them frequently in bathrooms, bars, and even in bedrooms and other spaces. There are some really amazing tiles that will wow you and create huge impacts in a home. 

blue floating bathroom vanity with under cabinet lighting

Having fun with a wall of accent tile in a bathroom can bring so much style to your home.

An accent wall tile doesn’t have to mean the entire wall. In this design, we decided to only do it in the nook behind the bar. It helps draw the eye in and layers in the sex appeal.

Using tile that starts in a shower and continues beyond the normal boundaries makes this small bathroom feel grand. Use this to trick your eye and make your tighter spaces truly expand.

5. Wood

I tend to lean more towards the modern use of wood as an accent wall, but for clients who love that "farmhouse" style, you can also use reclaimed wood. 

using wood modern slats as an accent wall

Wood used in a more contemporary fashion to define this TV wall. This decorative wall with evenly spaced wooden slats for a sleek and contemporary look.

For this covered outdoor design, we wanted to add texture with a shou sugi ban accent wall. Shou sugi ban is a traditional Japanese method of preserving and weatherproofing wood by charring it with fire. The charred surface is then brushed and oiled to create a durable and attractive finish.

6. Living Wall

Creating a living wall as an accent is a unique and beautiful way to bring nature into your home. The result is a stunning and sustainable accent wall that adds life and color to any space.

Pretty in Pink, Black, & Gold Bedroom Design

This bedroom was designed for a sophisticated high school student who wanted to transform her outdated “tween” room into one that is fit for her next phase of life. I had been playing with the idea of mixing a modern soft pink with a bolder black for a while and when this project presented itself I knew I had to implement the design.

Wallpaper behind headboard in Portland bedroom design

Our goal was to create a space that felt grounded in its femininity, yet bold enough to stand strong in its masculinity as well. Think, “real men wear pink.”

Portland Oregon bedroom designer

The blush wallpaper is the focal point behind the bed. The organic geode pattern is the perfect juxtaposition with the structure of the headboard.

pink upholstered bench

In order to celebrate this homes 1950s history, a touch of mid-century modern style was layered into the room with this fun bench. It fits perfectly below the high window and modern art.

Modern custom interior design Portland Oregon

From the gold accents in the art, drapes, and furniture to the black touches throughout, this is a chic and stylish bedroom design.

Updated built-in bookcase design staged interiors

We decided to update this old TV built in by wallpapering the pack of the shelves which mimics the feature wall behind the bed. This area is not a space for the client’s to curate artwork, sculptures, and other objects to bring the room to life.

High end interior designer Tigard Oregon

These black Kelley Werstler drapes from Kravet fabrics frame the windows around the bedroom.

Gold printed linen drapery

Detailed photo of the black linen drapes with squares of gold. Very sexy.

Portland Oregon luxury bedding

Bedding makes a room feel special. We decided to take the entire room and represent it through the choice of bedding. Black euro shams contrast with the white headboard with crisp white bedding and pops of blush and gold accent pillows.

mid-century modern lighting fixtures Portland Oregon interior design

Black dome pendants with gilded interior play nice to the style of the home.

Top Lake Oswego interior design firms

This chunky framed gold leaf mirror adds beautiful depth to the room.

custom luxury cabinet hardware

Furniture hardware is like jewelry!

pinch pleat clasic drapery panels

Brushed gold drapery hardware with laser cut crystal finials gives this custom curtains design that final touch of sexy.

blush pink furniture accents

The shaped arms on this blush pink velvet bench ties in with the organic wallpaper on the feature wall.

Portland Oregon's best interior designer Kevin Twitty

Accessorizing truly elevates every space in a home, including this fantastic bedroom design.

wallpapered bookcase

The flow of the wallpaper adds a soft and natural element to the back of this bookcase.