40 Wow Accent Walls From Homes Across the World
Our coffee-break escape offers you five minutes' worth of images to inspire and delight. Jump right in...
Deirdre Avenell
7 September 2019
Houzz editorial team. DIY/decorating nut, photographer and jewellery designer.
Nothing pulls a room together or makes a statement better than a feature wall, whether you stick with the tried and true bold-colour painted feature, or try something different, such as upholstered wall panels or pressed-tin tiles. This collection is designed to give you all manner of ideas for your next interior design project, so wander through these wonders and don’t forget to save your favourites.
Find out more about the project and the professional’s work by clicking on a photo.
Find out more about the project and the professional’s work by clicking on a photo.
2. Pad the walls
Perth, WA
Firm: Ventura Homes
Find out how upholstered walls are the new level of luxury
Perth, WA
Firm: Ventura Homes
Find out how upholstered walls are the new level of luxury
3. Pale pine ply
Auckland, New Zealand
Firm: Tile Space New Zealand
Find a designer to design your bathroom
Auckland, New Zealand
Firm: Tile Space New Zealand
Find a designer to design your bathroom
4. Marble mosaic
London, UK
London, UK
7. Rustic retreat
Denver, USA
Firm: Frank de Biasi Interiors
How to Transform Your Wall Into an Accent Wall
Denver, USA
Firm: Frank de Biasi Interiors
How to Transform Your Wall Into an Accent Wall
10. Branch out
Calgary, Canada
Firm: Bruce Johnson & Associates Interior Design
Check out 13 ways to accent the wall behind the bed
Calgary, Canada
Firm: Bruce Johnson & Associates Interior Design
Check out 13 ways to accent the wall behind the bed
15. The other dimension
Portland, USA
Firm: Garrison Hullinger Interior Design Inc.
See more courtyard images
Portland, USA
Firm: Garrison Hullinger Interior Design Inc.
See more courtyard images
19. Golden triangle
Melbourne, Victoria
Melbourne, Victoria
24. Lush lounging
New Delhi, India
Firm: Studio An-V-Thot Architects Pvt. Ltd.
These tricks will make you feel like there’s a garden inside your home
New Delhi, India
Firm: Studio An-V-Thot Architects Pvt. Ltd.
These tricks will make you feel like there’s a garden inside your home
33. Progressive pink
Turin, Italy
Firm: Artelier Progetti
Learn how to use pink without making it look too OTT
Turin, Italy
Firm: Artelier Progetti
Learn how to use pink without making it look too OTT
40. Glass wall view
Sydney, NSW
Firm: CplusC Architectural Workshop
This story was first published in Feb 2018 on Houzz India.
Read more:
10 Ways to Create an Unforgettable Accent Wall
Tell us:
Do you have a feature wall at home? How did you do it up? Share images and your ideas in the Comments below.
Sydney, NSW
Firm: CplusC Architectural Workshop
This story was first published in Feb 2018 on Houzz India.
Read more:
10 Ways to Create an Unforgettable Accent Wall
Tell us:
Do you have a feature wall at home? How did you do it up? Share images and your ideas in the Comments below.
Related Stories
Decorating Ideas
35 Serene Puja Room Designs
Take a leaf out of these elegantly designed, beautiful prayer rooms on Houzz
Full Story
Decorating Guides
Turn One Room Into Two With These Genius Ideas
Carve out an extra room within your home with these fab room-splitting tips and tricks
Full Story
Small Spaces
7 Stylish Ways to Dry Your Laundry In a Small Apartment
Has your drying rack become a perpetual eyesore in your home? These dapper laundry drying solutions have you covered
Full Story
Decorating Guides
7 Types of Glass That Allow in Light & Privacy
These glass products and treatments will increase privacy without losing natural light
Full Story
Most Popular
Which False Ceiling Material is Better: Gypsum or POP?
Here is all you need to know about the difference between gypsum and POP before you commit to a ceiling
Full Story
More Room Guides
No Space for a Walk-In Wardrobe? Think Again
By Laura Wheat
Think again with these tips for maxing your clothing capacity and adding a dressing room feel
Full Story
Dining Rooms
12 Breakfast Nooks Cool Enough for a Dinner Party
By Susan Redman
Forget eating side-by-side at a breakfast bar or supping at a long dinner table – the cosy kitchen nook is a far more hip way to dine
Full Story
Decorating Ideas
Indoor Plants You Just Can't Kill
These greens can up your decor game and refresh the indoor air but do not demand much in return
Full Story
Decorating Ideas
10 Must-Have Elements in an Inspiring Home Gym
Make your workout zone a space that inspires you to get your sweat on
Full Story
Decorating Guides
False Ceiling: Yes or No?
If you are in two minds about installing a false ceiling, this should help you make up your mind
Full Story
Feature walls are a fantastic way to add interest and depth to a room!
They are generally relatively affordable too as it's just the one wall. The ones included in the above Houzz feature are all stunning.
Above and below are a couple of Jackie Jones Interior Design's clients features walls.
I loved viewing all the inspirational walls. I wish I could have at least 10 of them in a house of my own one day. Ruth Christieson