DIY Ombre Hexagon Wall
Fun Geometric Wall Painting Idea
I just love how this wonderful DIY ombre hexagon wall in our nursery came out! Don’t you? This was such a great wall painting idea!
It is amazing how just some simple taping and painting can really enhance and change a nursery or bedroom to become a special place for your children.
If you have checked out some of my other posts, Herringbone Accent Wall and Heart Art Project, you will see that I do love some painter’s tape! It helps create awesome designs while keeping within a budget!
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Concerns about Wall Painting Idea
In the beginning, I was a little nervous I was not going to be able to pull a hexagon accent wall off, but it actually was quite simple to do once I got started.
With patience, anything is possible.
Supplies
1″ Frog tape (do not buy a cheaper brand)
Several Small foam rollers (click here to see the ones I use)
Several small paint tray liners (These are great because they are sturdier and cheap)
Paintbrush for trimming
Paper or cardboard
Pencil
Plastic Bags
Paint colors of your choice (around 3-5 from the same paint swatch)
Gray Colors used in Valspar Paints
Pink Valspar Paints Used
Brushed Rose
Bisque Salmon
Snow Pa
I also mixed my colors with SW Softer Tan that was the base coat used in this room ( A beige before I knew how much I love grays)!
***Did you know you can get free shipping on 8 oz. samples from this big box store? I know this is a different place then listed above, but I didn’t know at the time that I could just have samples shipped to me. Depending on the size of your wall, you would be able to create this using only paint samples.
Steps to make a painted accent wall
1. Find the middle of your wall. Make a small pencil mark there. This is where you eventually will want to center your first template for taping around.
2. Create a hexagon template out of cardboard or paper. I just used paper and mine turned out fine. Now you are going to have to decide what shape you want your hexagon. Equal or a little skinnier?
Cut two of the same triangles out and add a square or rectangle in the middle. At the end of my tutorial, I will share a related site that goes into more detail in there post about the math. However, I didn’t overthink it and was able to get a hexagon that would tessellate (go together like a puzzle)!
3. Using the small pencil mark you made when measuring the middle of your wall, line up the middle of your hexagon template on that spot and tape it to the wall.
4. Begin using painter’s tape to tape around the hexagon. Click here to see the only type of tape I recommend for clean and crisp lines on accent walls.
5. When taping hexagon wall, carefully line up the hexagon right on the edge of the other one. Your middle line should be equally coming out of the tip of the hexagon below. You will immediately notice if you do not do this because your hexagon pattern will start to be a little wonky.
Painting and Painter’s Tape Tip Alert
Use your fingernail, old credit card or foam roller without paint to really press the tape in.
6. Continue lining up the hexagon template and repeat taping out accent wall design. For my wall design, I just taped 1/2 hexagons when I got to the walls and ceiling. I think it worked out pretty well.
Don’t be shocked if you need to take a break and come back to this. This took me a few hours to complete, but I think it was totally worth it.
7. Once the taping is all done, you get to start painting. I chose to add a little pink for my daughter. I went to my local big box store and got 5 samples of grays from the same paint swatch and 2 samples of a coral pink color.
By getting different shades from the same paint swatch, you are helping ensure that your ombre wall will look cohesive. I used this same idea to create my own chalk paint samples to give a dresser an ombre look.
Paint samples are a great way to get a variety of colors while staying on a budget!
I even ended up mixing some of the beige base wall color with some of the paints to get a variety at the top of my design.
8. Use a small foam roller to roll on the paint. I used small paint tray liners (you can see them lined up at the bottom of the picture below) and a lot of gallon-sized plastic bags to keep my paint fresh, while I went to another color.
9. Wait for the paint to dry! This is always the hardest part. I normally only wait until the paint is dry. It is probably because I am too impatient, but I also don’t want to chance pulling away too much-dried paint that sat there for days.
10. Continue taking off all the painter’s tape. If there are a few spots that need to be touched up, carefully use a small brush to hide blemishes you may have.
11. Clean-up! Enjoy your new DIY ombre hexagon wall and decorating your new space!
Cue the music, all doubts were left at the door! With patience and hard work, the painted accent wall design turned out better than I had expected! If you want another perspective on how to create this ombre hexagon wall, feel free to visit Thistlewood Farm post here. They do a great job explaining some of the math behind trying to make your hexagon template.
Finished DIY Ombre Hexagon Wall in the Nursery
If you like how this nursery turned out, feel free to shop this room below by clicking on the products.
- Crib– This crib has last through all 3 kids and has the option to convert to a toddler bed. It is made of solid wood and for the price has really worked well for us. My husband did scratch some of the paint off when leaning over with his belt, but my guess is that it would have happened with any crib.
- Book Case-This is an inexpensive option to let your kids see their books. Before we bought this, we had books all over the floor. We actually own two of these. One is in my son’s room for his books.
- Video Monitor–If you see a small cord in the corner, that is because that is our video monitor system. In addition, this company has great customer service and we also own 3 more add-on cameras. We had a different video monitor at first, and it only lasted 10 months and the company was unwilling to help us out. That is not the case with this monitor. We have had a few times where we have had to contact this company with minor problems. Their customer service was great (the Amazon reviews will also tell you that) and they were able to fix our problems.
Also, if you like this accent wall idea you may want to check out my friend, Ashley over at Emory Farms. They show a great tutorial on how to make a Montessori Inspired Mountain Range Bed & Bookshelves.
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What are you must-haves for babies? How do you save money by doing your DIY baby projects?
We love when our DIY home projects turn out so well and truly make our home a unique and special place.
My daughter absolutely LOVED her painted accent wall and I hope it inspires you to do a DIY painting project for someone you love!
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39 Comments
Kippi
So clever and beautiful. I am amazed you taped and painted the wall with ombre hexagons.
Happy DIY’ing, Kippi #kippiathome found your post in the group this morning!
Erin
Thanks for visiting my site. The project just took patience, but was totally worth it!
Kate Findley
I love it! It definitely gives the room personality. I also appreciate how you provide detailed, step-by-step instructions with accompanying photos for each step.
Erin
Thank you for visiting my site. I am glad you liked the tutorial on how you could make a DIY Ombre Hexagon Wall.
Jenn Summers
Love this wall! Great tutorial!
Erin
Thanks and thanks for visiting my site! We will continue to learn together!
Nunzia
This is such a neat project, Erin! It turned out beautifully!! Also, the tutorial was really straightforward and super helpful! x
Erin
Thank you for visiting The DIY Nuts site! I am glad you liked the project and found the tutorial helpful.
Christine
This wall is AMAZING, and I love the direct instructions and steps you laid out in this post. Definitely adding this design in my home as soon as possible – thanks for posting!
Erin
Hi Christine! I love how a geometric shape repeating can really change a space. Good luck with your DIY painted accent wall!
Jessica
This is such a wonderful tutorial! Beautiful wall!
Erin
Thank you for visiting our site and for the kind words.
Madi Rowan
Wow what a tedious job but it turned out beautiful! It’s such a unique idea…perfect for that space! I really enjoy your color choices as well!
-Madi xo | http://www.everydaywithmadirae.com
Ann
OMG when I saw hexago wall I thought little tiles!! ?? I was like she must have the patience of a saint!! Lol. But I love this! How cute for an accent wall.
Amanda
This wall is BEAUTIFUL! I can’t believe it was a DIY!
Erin
Amanda, Thank you for the kind words!
Bethany Rutledge
I love this! It looks fantastic. You are very talented.
Erin
Thank you for visiting The DIY Nuts site and your kind words!
Lorena
This accent wall is amazing! I don’t know if I would have the patience myself, but I will look at yours with envy <3
Erin
Thank you for visiting The Diy Nuts site! I am glad you like the look of ours!
The Sunny Side of Something
Stunning! And totally love the color pallette!
Anh
This is so beautiful! I love that it brings so much personality to your wall!
Nikki
This is gorgeous! Love it 🙂 Such a different, funky look for a nursery.
Vox
Very pretty and creative! Looks like an exotic honeycomb. ?Thanks for sharing this awesome project! ?
Erin
Hi! Thanks for the kind words! I love the description of an EXOTIC HONEYCOMB!
Brittany
This diy hexagon wall looks beautiful! I love the color scheme.
Erin
Thanks for the kind words. I love when others love my DIY projects!
Rachael
I absolutely love this! I have a study/guest room that we are looking to attack soon and this could be perfect for one of the walls! Thank you so much for the inspiration!
Erin
Thanks Rachael! This is the perfect accent wall for a guest room or study. You can pick any colors you want!
Anna McCluskey
What a beautiful wall! I wonder if it would work for a staircase wall….. Probably more trouble than it’s worth, but it’s got my gears turning!
Erin
I think you could do it as an accent wall over a staircase. You would just have to find the middle spot and put a full hexagon there. Good luck with your painted accent wall!
Faith & Nat
This is so cute! I love gaining new and creative ideas for my home!
Erin
Hi! I am glad we are inspiring your creative side! DIY home projects are a great way to add creativity to your life and home.
Karen
So fun! Great, detailed tutorial!
Erin
Karen, Thanks for visiting our site. I am glad you like the detailed tutorial on how to create a DIY painted accent wall!
Myrtle
Wow! That is amazing! It turned out beautiful! Love all of your projects ?
Erin
Hi Myrtle! Thanks for the kind words. It is so nice to have DIY friends who love projects as much as I do!
Sam Hoffman
Came across this when looking for something to do for my first baby girls nursery room. I love this idea – I wanted to do wall paper but I’m learning that even for a single wall it gets expensive (at least the ones I like were). I have a couple questions though before doing everything.
1.How did you decide on the color pattern for everything?
2. If I have light grey walls would suggest painting white beforehand?
3. if #2 is no, would you suggest changing out the grey sections for a different color?
Erin
Hi Sam. Yes, certain types of wallpaper can be pretty pricey for an accent wall. I honestly found a color swatch that I liked for the pink hexagons. I knew I wanted a more coral pink than pure “princess” pink. I then just bought a few samples from that swatch.
I would think you still could get away with using a light gray background. In all honesty, I was too lazy to paint over my beige that was there. Your wall will not have as much contrast, but if the gray is light enough and you pick some darker grays for the hexagons I would think it will still work. You can use your light gray base color to mix into the other paints to tie it all together. I mixed my beige color to lighten some of the pink hexagons at the top.
As far as how to plan on the wall, once it is taped, you could paint a little of each color or mark each one for planning purposes. I just did not do this scientifically and just tried to create balance as I was going up the wall without just paint straight across. Some people might need more planning, but I was able to eyeball what I thought would work.
Good luck with your accent wall and congrats!