Are you looking for a budget-friendly way to makeover rooms in your home? Feature walls are a fun way to showcase your personality and style. Here are 20+ DIY accent walls for that blank wall in your home.

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Do you love an AMAZING accent wall? I read that some interior designers are claiming that accent walls will be going out of style. However, designers may just be saying that because they have to always change their minds to keep us on our toes.
What is an accent wall?
An accent wall becomes the focal point of a room. These walls are meant to stand out and add an extra design element to our space.
We have seen accent walls in practically every room. They can be the perfect solution for your dining room, nursery, home office or even your bathroom.
Accent walls can be made of a different material, bold color or just a subtle change in color to create a feature wall. Even smaller rooms can make a big impact with a fun accent wall.
What can be used for a cheap accent wall?
- Peel and Stick Wallpaper
- Painted Wall Designs
- Geometric Designs with Wood or Paint
- Wood Walls
- Brick Wall
- Faux Brick Wall
- Wall Decals
- Large Artworks
- Bold Colors
- Board and Batten Wall
- Drawn Sharpie Wall (this is so cool)
- Natural Stone or Faux Natural Stone
- Add Architectural Features like Trim
- Stencils
- Shiplap
- Faux Wood Panels (one example was done in 3 hours)
- Picture Frame Moulding

Why make an easy DIY accent wall?
From my specialty of painted accent walls to feature walls made of shiplap, there is no easier and more budget-friendly way to spruce up a room in your home. Why have boring blank walls? Instead, you can make people walk into any space and say, “Wow!”
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Best Accent Wall Ideas
These accent wall ideas are a great option to make your space feel like home. These unique DIY wall decor ideas are so budget-friendly really give your room that wow factor.
Don't shy away from adding depth to any room in your home with these DIY accent wall ideas.
Painted Shiplap Wall
Okay, so we have all seen the shiplap movement taking over everywhere thanks to Joanna Gaines. However, this painted shiplap accent wall is the new accent wall. This moody blue is to die for and truly transformed their bathroom.
Make sure to check out the amazing step-by-step tutorial on how to make this bathroom accent wall.
DIY Picture Frame Moulding On Walls
This detailed tutorial will help you create a framed picture wall idea to add interest to your home. The best part is that a little bit of wood can make a huge statement in your space.
Simple Bold Color With White Walls
Sometimes a different color can bring a whole space together. This DIY homeschool room became a very functional space with a charcoal blue accent wall, large word art, and DIY pegboards. Children love creating in this small DIY basement room.
DIY Faux Wood Bedroom Feature Wall
Instead of placing wood planks in a vertical pattern, consider placing these awesome gray faux wall panel planks horizontally for a rustic look in your bedroom. By finding wall panels to use, this accent wall project was done in 3 hours! We love when DIY projects can be done quickly and look so amazing.
DIY Ombre Hexagon Wall
Paint truly can transform any space CHEAPLY (just make sure to buy the BEST painter's tape). With a little patience and effort, this girl’s bedroom got a DIY makeover using mostly paints that were already on hand. This tutorial will help you to create your own amazing ombre hexagon wall!
Use Decals To Create A Polka Dot Accent Wall
These polka dots done by The Vanderveen House were an easy way to add an extra design element! Besides, being easy, they also don't seem as permanent as other accent walls ideas.
Paint A DIY Chevron Wall
Try saying that one a few times quickly. Again, some painter’s tape and your own color scheme can really change a small bathroom from blah to exciting! This herringbone or chevron pattern would be an excellent addition to any bathroom, kid’s room or laundry room!
Create A Sharpie Accent Wall
This accent wall by Jessica Welling Interiors was created by doodling with SHARPIE. I need to complete this ASAP in one of my spaces.
Anyone can do it! You just can't be scared to start. At first, I thought this accent wall was wallpaper, yet I found out it was completed using a Sharpie with the added bonus of a pegboard art supply holder and floating desk. Every little artist would love to have a space like this or to display their artwork in this wonderful space!
Perfect Framed Picture Gallery Wall
If you are not looking for something permanent, then these square picture frames are such a fun way to add to your home. You will love looking at your family all year long.
DIY Board and Batten Wall with Hooks: A Mini Hallway Mudroom!
This practical accent wall is such a great way to stay organized and create a stylish entryway. We love that each child knows exactly where to put their things on these oil-rubbed bronze hooks!
Mix Painted Herringbone Wall With Board & Batten
This DIY accent wall is a mixture of some of our favorite designs. Just like us, they used the same painter's tape to achieve the chevron wall design on top. This muted pink combined with the painted wood is a perfect DIY nursery idea. (see some of our other DIY nursery ideas here).
Add Fun Wallpaper
Wallpaper sure is making a comeback and we see why with such fun patterns (like this one) and colors out there. This wall makeover really added to this space. We love the idea of adding the accent on the top half of the wall in order to not overwhelm.
Board and Batten Modern Accent Wall
Create a unique feature in your room with these board and batten wall. Add a contrasting paint color to really make this wall pop. This is totally a doable DIY accent wall idea and we love how much texture it adds to the space.
DIY Chalkboard Paint Wall Idea
This fun accent wall is perfect for a kid's playroom or basement wall. Easily create frames to help keep your little one's drawings in one place.
Use Your Ceiling As An Accent Wall
Did you know that some people refer to your ceiling as the 5th wall? Use this to your advantage and consider adding texture and warmth to add a unique DIY accent wall to your space. This tongue and groove wood ceiling is the perfect addition to this outdoor porch.
Living Room Feature Wall
This stone accent wall was created using stack quartz to bring together the midcentury vibe in their home. If you are looking to make this more budget-friendly you could always try a manufactured stacked stone.
DIY Diamond Paneled Wall
Wood trim can add a whole new dimension to a room. This diamond pattern is a twist on the classic board and batten walls we see. This wood accent wall design would be perfect in your living room or entryway.
Modern Farmhouse Painted Shiplap
Green paint can really have a calm effect in your home. This dark teal was exactly what this shiplap wall needed to completely update this bedroom. We love how all of the awesome features came together in this bedroom makeover (which they did for under $300)!
White Shiplap Accent Wall
We couldn't have a list of fabulous accent walls without showing a classic white shiplap example for your family room. The white in this space really brightens their living space and makes the space feel a lot larger than it really is. Their home looks amazing and we love that they added color with their furniture instead of the walls.
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We absolutely love it when a simple solution, like a DIY accent wall, can add to your home decor.
Now it is your time to go ahead and be creative. How can you add to your home decor? What is your favorite way to add extra design to your space?
Access Doors and Panels
Wednesday 30th of December 2020
Kicking off this round of budget-friendly DIY accent walls is this beautiful space. The modern linear pattern is so simple and creative, I love the end result. The facts that have been discussed here are really important. Thank you so much for sharing a great post.
Erin
Wednesday 30th of December 2020
Thanks for the kind comments. We love how simple materials and a little DIY can really help makeover your home.
Access Doors and Panels
Tuesday 27th of October 2020
Accent walls are a fabulous way to add interest, texture, design appeal, and to completely transform any room in the house without spending a fortune to remodel it. Keep up the great work! Thank you so much for sharing great posts.
Erin
Wednesday 28th of October 2020
Thanks for the kind words. Yes, I love that an accent wall can easily (and cheaply) change the feel of a room.
Andrea
Friday 10th of January 2020
Erin, I love all the ideas! BUT the chalkboard accent wall is probably my favorite. I bet the kids have fun drawing on that wall all the time.
Erin
Sunday 12th of January 2020
Hi Andrea! I am so happy that you LOVE the chalkboard wall idea. It is great way to allow kids to be creative while containing the chalky mess they may make!
Andrea Wiener
Thursday 9th of January 2020
If I could decorate a wall in my rented apt with any of these, it would be the chalkboard one. It just seems to be so cool!
Erin
Sunday 12th of January 2020
Hi Andrea! The chalkboard wall is so fun! Kids and adults love it! There are so many cool ways that you can use a chalkboard wall.
Sandra Ans
Thursday 9th of January 2020
Very good ideas! My favorite was ''Wood Accent Wall'' - it looks so natural and fresh! I love it! I hope that I will be able to change my next flat more as now!
Erin
Sunday 12th of January 2020
Hi Sandra! I do love that wood accent wall as well! It really adds to a home without being too much!