Wall painting design

You want an accent wall that adds more than just a pop of color. You can paint a design that invites conversation, works as a piece of art, and is different from anything you've seen before. Here are some wall painting ideas you'll want to try in your home.

Ombre Walls

An ombre wall adds a gradient color that can make your accent wall look like a sunrise, water, or even animal fur. “Perhaps this is why ombre effects have gained such popularity—infiltrating the design world, popping up on everything from walls to clothing, furnishings and art pieces,” according to Behr paints. After you clean and prep your wall, you’ll need to determine how many colors you’ll use. The Behr website offers tips on blending colors to create a stunning ombre wall painting.

Polka Dots

When it comes to accent wall painting ideas, polka dots can make a room playful and cheery. Go for a subtle look with small dots in a single color or be bold with large polka dots in a mix of colors.

Watercolor

A watercolor design on an accent wall will certainly invite conversation as it transforms the wall into a work of art. It’s trendy and unique like a wall mural, but the effect is more soothing and subtle.

Vertical Stripes

Stripes, whether narrow or thick, can completely transform the look of your room. To paint stripes on a wall, you’ll need to use tape to create straight lines.

Solid Color Block

While using a color on one wall that is different from the rest of the room is an easy accent wall painting idea, you can also paint a bold block of color in the middle of a wall as a dimensional accent. This wall features a bold block of purple in the middle of a gray wall. As with stripes, use tape to create a square and then paint inside the tape to create a bold block of color.

Patterned Wall Painting Ideas

For a wall painting idea that looks difficult but can be done quite easily, goes for a pattern such as a chevron or a herringbone. You’ll need tape to create the pattern and you can work with as many colors as you’d like.

Chalkboard Wall

Try using chalkboard paint to create an accent wall. This will give you and your family the option of giving the space a new look as often as you want, with different chalk drawings.

Bold Half Color

Here’s a bold paint looks: Use color on just half the wall. This may not be the right look for you, but it certainly creates an accent wall that stands out.

Rainbow Stripe

Can’t choose just one color? Go for the entire rainbow. Paint your entire wall in rainbow stripes, or just a smaller section, as shown here. You can use a variety of color combinations to create the right look for your decor.