8 Bedroom Accent Wall Ideas for a Designer Look

Looking for a simple way to upgrade a bedroom in your home? Maybe you moved into a new-construction home and the master bedroom lacks character. Maybe you’re transforming your nursery into a big-kid’s room. Maybe you want to create a relaxing atmosphere for family and friends when they stay in your guest room. 

Whatever the reason, an accent wall can add dimension, character, and style to a bedroom.

Accent walls are popular for a reason. They’re easy to install, but they make a big impact in your home. From elegant bedroom wallpapers to shiplap and floating shelves, we’re bringing you 8 designer-inspired bedroom accent wall ideas to transform your space.

Benefits of a Bedroom Accent Wall

It Creates a Focal Point

Adding an accent wall is a great way to draw the eye to specific areas in a space. The natural focal point of a bedroom is usually the bed itself. Creating an accent wall behind your bed is an excellent way to make your bed stand out. But you can also use an accent wall on a different wall – for example, a fireplace wall – to create a separate, secondary focal point.

It Can Set a Tone for the Entire Space

Are you trying to achieve a dark, moody atmosphere? Create an accent wall with a black floral wallpaper like the floral bird toile black wallpaper. Add velvet bedding, opaque curtains, and candlesticks. Want a light and airy feel? Try the Betty White palm leaves seagrass floral wallpaper and complete the look with white linens and sheer curtains.

It Can Act as Artwork

Creating a bedroom accent wall can be as simple as painting one wall a different color. Then you can add artwork separately that complements your design. But you can also use your accent wall on its own as a piece of art. You can hire a mural artist to paint a wall in your space, hang a large tapestry, or choose from an array of creative wallpaper wall murals.

It Can Introduce New Textures and Colors

A colorful or patterned accent wall invites you to introduce new colors and textures into your room that may otherwise be difficult to tie into the rest of your décor. For example, an accent wall that features shades of green and yellow allows you to also incorporate these hues into your curtains, decorative pillows, rugs, and artwork.

It’s a Small Change with a Big Impact

One of the biggest advantages of accent walls is that they’re usually simple to install, cost-effective, and easy to change out for another look when you get bored. It’s a relatively small change. But an accent wall can completely transform the look of your space.

1. Choose a Bold Pattern

Accent walls are designed to stand out. They present the perfect opportunity to go all out with your design choices. If you want to make a statement with your bedroom décor, consider wallpapering an accent wall with a bold pattern.

The pagoda toile moon wallpaper offers a unique blend of modern flair and traditional appeal. You can also opt for something more abstract, like the chimera marble wall mural. 

2. Create a Gallery Wall 

A gallery wall is a collection of paintings, photographs, and other display items that add character and dimension to a wall surface. One of the benefits of adding a gallery accent wall to your bedroom is that you really get to make it your own. 

Here are a few ways to elevate your bedroom with a gallery wall:

• Choose frames of different sizes, shapes, and colors for an eclectic look.
• Use exclusively vintage pieces, including old maps, historical photos, and even letters.
• Opt for a black and white theme for a modern, upscale vibe.

3. Add Texture

There are many ways to incorporate unique textural elements into your accent wall. Here are a few to consider:

• Create a DIY board-and-batten accent wall in a unique color.
• Try a 3D painting technique like sponge painting or wall stenciling.
• Opt for a textured wallpaper – grasscloths like the titanium iridescent loose weave grasscloth wallpaper creates a unique, rich tactile surface that interacts with light beautifully.

4. Incorporate Wooden materials

A wooden accent wall can instantly add rustic charm. From paneling and shiplap to unique herringbone patterns, there are many ways to add additional texture. Alternatively, you can simply add some floating wood shelves to create a knick-knack accent wall.

Is installing a wooden accent wall a little too involved? You can still get the same effect with a wallpaper like the faux bois woodgrain wallpaper.

5. Get Creative with Color

Because your bedroom isn’t a main living space, you don’t have to worry about your accent wall being aesthetically harmonious with the rest of your home. It only matters that you like it. Even if your usual style is more understated, your bedroom is a place where you can get more bold and creative with unique colors.

Consider adding a colorful wallpaper like the foo dogs carnival wallpaper or the bombay wallpaper.

 

6. Try a Black Accent Wall

If you love dark and moody décor, then a black accent wall is the ideal choice for your bedroom. This can work by simply painting a wall black, or you can select a black wallpaper you love for a bit more dimension. Some unique options include the skull box black wallpaper and the wacker onyx wallpaper.

7. Opt for Brick or Stone

One of the most underrated options when it comes to accent walls is natural materials like brick and stone. You could consider adding brick or stone tiles to the wall behind your bed. This works especially well in older homes and industrial-style spaces like loft apartments.

But you don’t have to go as far as tearing down walls or adding tiles to get the look of exposed brick or stone. You can mimic this look effectively with brick or stone wallpaper. 

The wrigley classic brick wallpaper is a great example. Hang this gorgeous wallpaper behind your bed, add some rustic artwork or industrial pipe shelving, and brighten things up with some gray and white bedding to complete the look.

8. Highlight Architectural Features

Does your bedroom have wall molding, built-in shelving, a beautiful fireplace, or a cozy window seat under a bay window? You can use an accent wall to highlight existing features in your room. 

For example, try a soothing green wallpaper like the stalks juniper floral wallpaper or the cabana stripe olives wallpaper on every wall with the exception of your window wall. Opt for a lighter, brighter paint color or wallpaper on the window wall to frame the window. The surrounding green walls will bring out any greenery outside your window and tie the space together beautifully.

Upgrade Your Bedroom Accent Wall With a Luxury Wallpaper

Your bedroom should be a relaxing space in your home, filled with décor and finishes you love. If you’re looking to add a stylish accent wall to your bedroom, you’re in the right place. 
Mitchell Black offers a wide range of wallpapers and wall murals to elevate your living space. With peel and stick, premium, type II vinyl, and grasscloth varieties, you’re sure to find a pattern you love.