Splash-Of-Color Roundup: 14 Accent Walls (And 1 Accent Ceiling!)

Tess Wilson
Tess Wilson
After many happy years living in tiny apartments in big cities, Tess has found herself in a little house on the prairie. For real.
updated Mar 11, 2020
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Mid-century modern dining room with wooden table, teal wall, open shelving, and decorative items.
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(Image credit: Bethany Nauert)

Painting an entire room teal or mustard or charcoal can seem like a lot: a lot of color, a lot of work, a lot of paint, and a lot of repainting if you hate it. But just one wall? One wall is totally manageable. Bold accent walls are perfect for those of us who love color- just not too much color. Here are some of our favorite examples from Apartment Therapy’s House Tours.

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Kristen and Mike’s Mid-Century Oasis (Image credit: Bethany Nauert)
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FIRST ROW:
1. Kristen and Mike’s Mid-Century Oasis
2. A Bright & Beautiful Bungalow From An Ohio Trio
3. Leah & Bill’s Modern Love Nest
4. Becke & Lee’s Vintage Cabin
5. Amy & David Butler’s Creative Textile Lab Of A Home

SECOND ROW:
6. Alexandra & Mike’s Bright & Colorful Family Nest
7. Anne’s “A Shot of Red” Room
8. Lauren & Kevin’s Urban Jungle Oasis
9. Ashley & Kevin’s “Kind of Blue” Dining Room
10. The Alice Cooper Loft

THIRD ROW:
11. Painted Pattern: Art Deco-Inspired Mural
12. Adam & Daniel’s “Boclectic Craftern” Loft
13. Amy & Todd’s Mod Chicago Home
14. Shalyn’s “Paint It Gold” Workspace
15. Lisa and Clay’s Artsy and Calm Collaboration

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