20 Living Room Accent Wall Ideas to Energize Your Space

Wood Accent Wall

An accent wall is a great way to break up a space, especially in a living room with high ceilings. This wooden accent wall from @champagne.chaos is a great idea if your living room lacks a standard fireplace or mantel. Not only does it help frame the TV, but it creates a focal point in the room and adds a lot of visual interest.

Accent Wall Mural

This sunny mural from @notesofcharm has a geometric pattern that fills the empty space behind the couch. Opt for a simple design or hire a professional to do something even more elaborate, and you won't even have to think about hanging framed artwork.

Hunter Green Accent Wall

Hunter green is one of our favorite colors to decorate with, especially in the living room. But because this color is very bold and can feel overbearing in large spaces, a hunter green accent wall is a great option.

This lovely shiplap hunter green wall from @threebirdsrenovations is perfect for large spaces that need a pop of color.

Geometric Accent Wall

This look from @ourperfectingmanor is a unique way to add texture to your living space. We love this geometric look for contemporary homes to elevate the look and give it a modern, unique feel.

While this is a DIY, it's definitely a little more advanced than some of the other accent wall ideas on our list.

Tic-Tac-Toe Accent Wall

This accent wall idea from @beetreedesignco is loads of fun. Technically there are two great accent walls in this room, a bold blue one, and a playful tic-tac-toe board game.

We love the idea of creating an interactive game as an accent wall as long as it's simple and fairly subtle.

Textured Accent Wall

A great accent wall can add texture or color to a space, but this idea from @mai_happy_home achieves both.

If you want to take your accent wall to the next level, consider a DIY project to add a bit of texture to your painted accent wall. A few strips of wood and glue can take your look from "pretty" to "wow."

Segment Off a Space

The right accent wall can help break up a large, open-concept room and create a delineated space for living. We love this natural wood look from @visualvantage as an alternative to a traditional painted accent wall.

Complementary Accent Wall

One way to prevent an accent wall from feeling out of place is to weave in complementary colors throughout the rest of the room.

This living space from @wineanddesignme features a dark peach accent wall that plays well with the similarly toned accents throughout the otherwise pale neutral space.

Shiplap Accent Wall

If you want to experiment with an accent wall to add a bit of texture to your space, but don't want to lose the minimalist look and feel, consider an accent wall like this white shiplap wall from @the_sumpter_house, the perfect way to break up a large room without adding any extra color.

Built-Ins Accent Wall

Make your accent wall work double duty by creating a wall of built-in bookcases like this one from @my.humble.homestead. Painting the accent wall in a bold matte black adds depth and contrast to the living room.

Navy Accent Wall

We love this navy accent wall from @loveresideshere. Navy is the perfect accent wall color because it's rich, bold, and pairs beautifully with subtle, neutral colors. Opt for a navy shade to create a tranquil, moody color scheme that still feels classic.

Abstract Accent Wall

This abstract wall art idea from @neatly.living is a great DIY to add a contemporary look to your space. Pick complementary colors that play well with the base shades in your room to add instant wall art to your living room.

Sunroom Accent Wall

There are two things we love most about this space from @chatfieldcourt: the rich black accent wall choice and the large number of windows. A dark accent wall is a great way to add depth in a space with an abundance of natural light.

Wood Slat Accent Wall

This beautiful wood slat accent wall from @smalltownstyleme adds a Scandinavian feel to this living room. Natural wood helps to make a space feel warmer and more welcoming, which can be a great idea in a neutral space that could otherwise feel a bit too sterile.

Arched Accent Wall

A handpainted arch like this one from @rachelscopeland is a great idea for eclectic or boho-inspired living spaces. The wall art instantly becomes a focal point in the room and helps to segment off a multi-use space. We love trying a rusty orange or moody gray for this look.

Speckled Accent Wall

A fresh upgrade from polka dots, this speckled wall from @aboutperri is an easy way to add an accent wall to your living room. Because the dots in this wall are uneven and random, it gives off a casual, homey vibe that is perfect for smaller spaces. Opt for contrasting colors like black and white or navy and gray.

Small Accent Wall

Create a striking accent wall by painting the front of a decorative fireplace matte black. Interior designer Alvin Wayne hung a bright and colorful painting in place of a mantel on this small fireplace accent wall, and filled the empty fireplace with colorful decorative logs.

Wallpaper Accent Wall

In a small open-plan space, create a living room accent wall with patterned wallpaper. Forbes + Masters use a black-and-white accent wallpaper that adds subtle movement to this Oakland, CA highrise living room without overwhelming.

Painted Brick Accent Wall

Original features like exposed brick create a natural accent wall. Desiree Burns Interiors gave the original brick wall in this Boston brownstone living room a skim coat that adds texture while blending into the organic and airy renovation.

Concrete Wallpaper Accent Wall

Add industrial edge to a living room with a concrete effect accent wall using a skim coat or faux concrete wallpaper. Interior designer Alvin Wayne anchored this concrete effect TV accent wall with a carved wood sideboard for a contrast of textures.