The Right Way to Pull off a Bedroom Accent Wall

To pair with the red-violet walls in the rest of the space, Linda Hayslett of LH.Designs installs a calming, nature-inspired wallpaper behind the bed frame.

Contrast bright white walls with a bright geometric wallpaper behind a low-profile bed frame, as interior designer Michelle Boudreau does here. Decorative throw pillows tie the space together.

Rather than settle on a solid shade, create an ombré effect using two different paint colors. Here, design-firm DATE Interiors goes from light to dark — with the darkest shade near the floor.

Create a dramatic look and warm up the bedroom with a black accent wall. Take note from designer Dan Mazzarini and complement the space with a black bed frame and dark wall art.

While the purple and white wallpaper is the star of the show, Living with Lolo adds matching throw pillows and an area rug to elevate the color palette.

For a bedroom accent that’s a bit more subtle, paint a large circle over the bed. It may not be a full accent wall, but the painted shape definitely establishes a focal point in this space designed by DATE Interiors.

With a wallpapered accent wall as vibrant as this one, there’s no need for a headboard. Complement a blue chevron print with bright white bedding.

For a girl’s bedroom, don’t shy away from shades of purple and pink — starting with a patterned wallpaper, just as Kevin Isbell Interiors does.

To ensure your accent wall connects back to the rest of the bedroom, draw out a featured color and match it to the headboard (hot pink is the winner here).

Get creative with your placement of an accent wall — it doesn’t have to be one of the four main walls. Here, there’s a vanity nook with a dreamy wallpaper.

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Placed behind the bed frame, this peach and white design exudes a modern, but somewhat boho, aesthetic. Reena Sotrop of In House Design Group balances the space with white walls everywhere else.

With white wood paneling on the bottom, this boho-inspired girl’s bedroom has a pastel-colored wallpaper on only the top half of the wall. The end result is subtle, yet striking.

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An accent wall doesn’t always have to feel bold. Here, MDI Interior Design infuses a tasteful amount of color into this room. If you’re seeking a traditional look, pair a single wallpapered wall with white paint elsewhere.

Subdued neutrals aren’t the only paint colors that can be used to create a relaxing atmosphere. Take a cue from this Dan Mazzarini-designed bedroom, featuring a striking orange-red backdrop.

For this kids’ bedroom, designer Emily Henderson carved out a comfortable spot for Mom and Dad to nap whenever there’s an opportunity. The accent wall, sheathed in a tree wallpaper, defines the space and makes it a main focal point of the room.

Give any bedroom a cabin-like feel with wood paneling. Introduce function by incorporating a floating shelf above a short headboard — a useful spot to display everything from artwork to lighting.