Master Bedroom with Accent Wall Before and After: 50 Ai Transformations
Adding an accent wall to your master bedroom is one of those high-impact interior design techniques that can drastically change the look for a relatively low investment of time and money. One painted wall behind the bed can create a focal point that draws the eye, creating depth, mood, and visual interest without having to buy all new furniture. In this gallery, I share 50 different ideas you can use for a master bedroom with an accent wall showcasing advanced Ai image generation before and after transformations that all keep the same room and camera angle. Each creation swaps out the area directly behind the bed with one standout accent wall, changing the paint, plaster texture, paneling, and wallpaper to show you what’s possible. Some designs are bold with deep teal, navy, and soft black colors, while others remain calm with softer tones like greige plaster, grasscloth, or subtle stripes. Some even have the lighting, furniture textures, hues, and curtains upgraded so you can see the little ways you can enhance bedroom styles in your own home.
The before picture we used for this gallery is spacious and contemporary, with warm white walls and light natural wood floors. It’s the perfect starting canvas for our accent wall design palette because it’s got neutral tones and furnishings with an abundance of natural light. This is often what one would have to work with after moving into a new construction home, which makes it ideal for our makeovers to help you see what’s possible. Now let’s explore the different before and after ideas you can use.
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Chocolate Brown Matte Accent Wall (Warm Modern)
This after image swaps out the plain white walls for a rich, warm chocolate brown behind the bed in a solid matte finish. The room’s primary palette moves from all-white to cocoa, caramel, and cream. The bedding is layered with a rust and caramel throw and a variety of brown accent pillows. The bed’s bench was swapped to a cognac leather tufted bench, and the area rug underneath was changed to a thicker, more textured oatmeal tone for more cozy depth. A new brass chandelier with opal globes was installed, giving the entire design a modern, warmer glow. The curtains, like the originals, are still light and airy, but are now framed with chocolate-brown edge trim to echo the new brown shade.
To get a paint pick similar to this, the closest matches are Sherwin-Williams Turkish Coffee (SW 6076) if you want a deep chocolate, Benjamin Moore Tudor Brown (HC-185) for a rich, traditional tone, or Farrow & Ball Tanner’s Brown (No. 255) for a deep, luxe that brings the drama. Use a matte, or flat finish on the accent wall to hide glare and keep it feeling modern.
Deep Olive Limewash Accent-Wall (Organic Modern)
This idea features a deep olive limewash finish with a soft mottled texture, so it looks somewhat abstract and unique. For the makeover, the white bedding stays, but gets olive accents in the form of velvet pillows and an olive throw. The bedside lamps were switched from brass to organic ceramic, and the bench was replaced with a bouclé upholstered ottoman. On the floor, the rug used is a thick, nubby shag with subtle olive patterning. To get a wall that looks similar, try Sherwin-Williams Ripe Olive (SW 6209) for a deep, earthy olive, Benjamin Moore Salamander (2050-10) for a rich, dark hue, or Farrow & Ball Studio Green (No. 93) for a classic deep shade that feels designer. To get that textured look, choose a plaster or limewash effect paint so you get that soft variation.
Indigo Blue Limewash Accent-Wall (Inky & Artistic)
This transformation showcases a stunning inky indigo blue shade with a limewash texture behind the bed. It uses a crisp white base for its bedding with a navy throw and tonal blue pillows for contrast. The lamp bases were changed to navy ceramic, and tied in directly with the wall, throw and pillows. Other elements like the curtains and rug feature a navy border that repeats the accent wall color for extra cohesiveness. Finally, a brass chandelier with globe shades was installed to add warmth and help offset the coldness from the indigo hue. To get a paint similar to this, try Benjamin Moore Hale Navy (HC-154) for a classic deep navy, Sherwin-Williams Naval (SW 6244) for a more inky modern version, or Farrow & Ball Hague Blue (No. 30) for a blue-green option that’s slightly moodier. Choose a product that offers a matte limewash texture so your accent surface feels artistic instead of flat.
Modern Farmhouse (Dusty Barn Blue Shiplap Accent-Wall)
This room features a beautiful, eye-catching horizontal shiplap painted in a dusty barn blue with a matte finish. To get the look, the closest matches I could find are Sherwin-Williams Smoky Blue (SW 7604) for a dusty denim/steel blue, Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue (HC-156) if you want a classic barn-ish blue, or Farrow & Ball De Nîmes (No. 299) if you want a moody, worn-in denim shade. Blue is a great shade to promote sleep, but can make the room feel colder if its not paired with hues to offset this, or plenty of natural light.
This makeover showcases changes like layered bedding with a denim-blue throw and matching blue pillows. The rug was also switched to a faded vintage-style with soft blue patterning, so it gives that lived-in farmhouse feel. In addition, a black iron lantern pendant was hung to give it the classic modern-farmhouse look.
Parisian Modern (Dusty Blue-Green Accent-Wall & Picture Molding)
This gorgeous Parisian-inspired accent wall is painted a dusty blue-green, and dressed up with picture-frame molding to give it an appealing and luxe design. To get this look, choose paints like Benjamin Moore Aegean Teal (2136-40) for a dusty blue-green and similar mood, Sherwin-Williams Retreat (SW 6207) for a calm hue that reads sophisticated, or Farrow & Ball Green Smoke (No. 47) for an iconic muted tone.
To further enhance the room and make it feel more European, there was a detailed wall trim with clean panel lines added. The bed itself was swapped to a taller tufted headboard with creamy upholstery, next to brass and marble-style nightstands. Overhead, there’s a classic chandelier with small shades that is reminiscent of a Paris apartment. Other elements added include the blue-green throw and matching pillows, curtains with trim, and a vintage rug with a muted pattern that feels antique and European.
Coastal Grandmillennial (Soft Sea Glass & Floral Wallpaper)
This bedroom design swaps out the paint for large-scale floral wallpaper in soft sea-glass greens to give it a grandmillennial signature flair. For something like this wallpaper, choose a sea-glass oversized floral in pale green and soft white tones. Some of the other elements that were updated include the bed’s arched white headboard with a cottage-coastal vibe, the two nightstands, which are now white and rattan for a lighter and beachier feel. Lamps were added with glass bases and a couple of small blue-and-white ginger jars to reinforce the grandmillennial theme. The bedding uses sea-glass accents while the rug has a flat coastal stripe constructed of sand and sea-glass tones. A woven rattan pendant was hung overhead to give it the texture that coastal designs are so well known for.
Deep Forest Green Accent-Wall (Classic & Cozy)
Bringing a deep forest green hue with a matte finish behind the bed gives the entire bedroom a natural feel that is calming to the senses. The closest matches to this hue are Sherwin-Williams Hunt Club (SW 6468) for a true, forest-green, Benjamin Moore Essex Green (HC-188) for a deep, timeless shade, or Farrow & Ball Studio Green (No. 93) if you want to go deep and designer. To further get the result shown, use bedding with creamy tones, then add a deep green throw and dark-green pillows for some contrast. Select an ivory rug with a green border and curtain panels with the same hue along the edges. Finally, hang a warm brass chandelier with small shades for a traditional, cozy vibe.
Dusty Rose Clay Accent-Wall (Soft Romantic)
This bedroom features a muted dusty rose for its backdrop. To get something similar, consider one of these: Sherwin-Williams Redend Point (SW 9081) for a warm clay-rose, Benjamin Moore First Light (2102-70) for a soft blush-pink, or Farrow & Ball Setting Plaster (No. 231) for a dusty plaster pink. For the other changes use blush quilted coverlet with tonal pillows that feel soft and romantic without coming across as too feminine. Add a pair of white ceramic lamps and a warm ivory rug with blush geometric shapes to tie in the hue. Hang a vintage-inspired chandelier with globe glass overhead to warm it up and make it feel more styled.
English Regency (Deep Emerald Satin)
This is an English Regency style room design that benefits from a deep emerald with a noticeable satin sheen. To get this luxe, emerald look in your own home, try Benjamin Moore Hunter Green (2041-10) for a deep emerald-leaning green, Sherwin-Williams Emerald Isle (SW 2939) for a rich vibe, or Farrow & Ball Emerald Green (No. W53). Instead of matte, go with a satin finish if you want that subtle Regency glow. Other things you can do include pairing the color with black lacquer lamps with gold trim and adding a crystal & brass chandelier that adds some sparkle and formality. Match the green with a rich emerald throw and a matching accent pillow on the bed. Hand some deep emerald velvet drapes to further target the Regency design.
Muted Rust Accent-Wall (Earthy Statement)
This accent wall features a muted rust shade in a matte finish. To get something like it, try out Sherwin-Williams Cavern Clay (SW 7701) for a classic muted clay, Benjamin Moore Rustic Brick (CC-158) for a warm, earthy brick-rust tone, or Farrow & Ball Red Earth (No. 64) for a refined terracotta with depth. Other changes made from the before to the after are the swap of the bench to one with a cognac tufted bench, a graphic ivory rug, and bedding accents such as a rust throw and warm-hued pillows layered over white. Above, a black iron semi-flush lantern adds a modern rustic note with shades that go with the nightstand lamps.
Modern Mediterranean (Terracotta Plaster & Arched Details)
This after image trades the white walls behind the bed for terracotta plaster with a soft trowel texture. It also adds a unique architectural feature through its big arched niche built into the surface to give a distinct Mediterranean feel. To get this look, try paints like Sherwin-Williams Cavern Clay (SW 7701) for a great terracotta base color, Benjamin Moore Terra Cotta Tile (2090-30) for a warmer and slightly deeper option, or Farrow & Ball Red Earth (No. 64) for a sun-baked clay tone. If you want the feeling of plaster, choose something from the limewash/plaster line in matte.
There are a few other ways this room was transformed, including the addition of a low natural wood platform bed and two stone/travertine-style block tables for a Mediterranean texture. There are black iron sconces and small hanging pendants to further enhance that old-world feel. The carpet was changed to a natural woven option that goes well with the soft linen curtains in warm neutral tones.
Muted Aubergine Plum Accent-Wall (Moody Sophisticated)
Looking stunning with its deep aubergine plum shade this master bedroom gets rid of its neutral palette in exchange for one that grabs your attention. The closest paint picks to use are Sherwin-Williams Darkroom (SW 7083) for a moody purple-brown, Benjamin Moore Shadow (2117-30) for a deep, sophisticated violet-charcoal, or Farrow & Ball Brinjal (No. 222) for an iconic aubergine shade. A few other makeover elements that are new in the after picture include matching plum drapes, bedding, and pillows that add a luxe hotel layering technique. The nightstand lamps also trade their bases to shift darker by using smoky/plum glass for a richer feel. There is also an impressive brass globe chandelier that brings more light to help keep it bright and welcoming.
Navy Box Panel Accent-Wall (Classic High Contrast)
An accent wall with navy box panel molding looks stunning paired with white, like this master bedroom design. To get the look, try paints such as Benjamin Moore Hale Navy (HC-154) for a go-to classic-navy, Sherwin-Williams Naval (SW 6244) for an inky modern hue, or Farrow & Ball Hague Blue (No. 30) if you want a slightly blue-green choice. To give it that designer look, keep the bedding a sharp white, but add the navy shade for the throw and pillows to add some punch. Select a rug with a navy border and add a couple reflective base lamps for a polished design.
Scandi Cottage (Buttercream Accent-Wall & Simple Gallery Frame)
A Scandinavian style room with a warm buttercream tone is inviting and goes perfectly with light wood finishes and white linens. To get a creamy backdrop in your own space like this, try out Sherwin-Williams Compatible Cream (SW 6387) for a creamy butter tone, Benjamin Moore Hawthorne Yellow (HC-4) for a classic soft butter-yellow, or Farrow & Ball Dayroom Yellow (No. 233) if you want something soft, like muted sunshine. Other changes from before to after include switching the bed to a simple light wood slat headboard that provides Scandi warmth and layering it with cream, oatmeal, and buttery beige textiles. The bench becomes a more striped version with its channeled cushion, and a white dome pendant was installed that has a minimal style.
Seafoam Green Accent-Wall (Fresh & Light)
This creation is fresh and inviting with its seafoam/mint green walls that give a refreshing springtime ambiance. For a similar style, choose paints like Sherwin-Williams Mint Condition (SW 6743) for a mint/seafoam option, Benjamin Moore Beach Glass (1564) for a soft green-blue sea glass vibe, or Sherwin-Williams Sea Salt (SW 6204) if you desire a more muted, spa-like seafoam hue. To tie in the color, use a mint throw with pale mint pillows and include some of the same tone in the carpet. Add white elements like the white dome pendant and the white ceramic base lamps to keep it looking pristine and coordinated with the mint hue.
Deep Cobalt Accent-Wall (Bold Modern Pop)
Using a deep cobalt blue is a high-contrast idea that pairs beautifully with white for a stylish bedroom that stands out and makes an impression. To achieve this in your own home, try options such as Sherwin-Williams Loyal Blue (SW 6510) for true cobalt energy, Benjamin Moore Newburyport Blue (HC-155) if you want a refined, deep blue, or Sherwin-Williams Dress Blues (SW 9176) for a slightly inky cobalt-leaning color. Some other ways to get the look shown above are to repeat the blue 3x with the wall, pillow, throw, curtain trim, or rug border. If you want to keep it modern, install a simple brushed-nickel semi-flush light fixture that doesn’t compete for attention.
Italian Modern (Warm Clay Microcement Accent-Wall)
This bed wall’s design is earthy and reminiscent of a modern Italian villa with its warm clay plaster with subtle trowel movement. For similar results, consider using Sherwin-Williams Redend Point (SW 9081) for a clay-rose warmth, Benjamin Moore Terra Cotta Tile (2090-30) for a warm terracotta clay, or Farrow & Ball Red Earth (No. 64) for a sun-baked, upscale tone. Additional elements you can consider changing include walnut nightstands with soft globe lamps and a sculptural floating ring pendant to make a modern statement. The Italian-modern style is also found in the low walnut platform bed with clay and caramel pillows and a matching throw. The curtains were slightly updated in taupe for a warmer feel that goes with the ivory rug with faint patterning to keep the overall palette calmer.
Japandi Calm (Smoked Sage & Slatted Wood)
Going for a Japandi theme by using a smoked sage color with a vertical slatted wood panel in the center of the feature wall, this design is inviting and calming. To get this look, choose paints like Sherwin-Williams Evergreen Fog (SW 9130) for a smoky sage, which is very Japandi-friendly, Benjamin Moore Saybrook Sage (HC-114) for a classic muted option, or Farrow & Ball Pigeon (No. 25) for a soft blue-green gray, which is very calm. Slatted wood is used to give the effect that the bed’s headboard goes all the way up to the ceiling. This is further enhanced by the large paper lantern and floating nightstands with paper lantern-style lamps that say Japandi instantly.
Smoky Blue-Gray Accent-Wall (Calm Transitional)
This smoky blue-gray has a soft and grown-up feeling at the same time. For something like this, consider using Sherwin-Williams Smoky Blue (SW 7604) for a hue that is very close to this mood, Benjamin Moore Boothbay Gray (HC-165) for a blue-gray, or Sherwin-Williams Storm Cloud (SW 6249) for a deeper option. To target this style, keep everything soft and tonal and let the trim and borders do the detail, rather than patterns. Using a darker headboard and bed frame draws the eye that way and is offset by the muted vintage-style rug in blue-gray tones underneath. Colors are also tied in through the pillows and a strip on the curtains, keeping the palette calm and consistent.
Terracotta Plaster Accent-Wall (Mediterranean Modern)
A terracotta plaster backdrop with a subtle sheen is appealing for those wanting a pop of color with a traditional Mediterranean touch. To get this in your own home, try out paints like Sherwin-Williams Cavern Clay (SW 7701) for a modern terracotta, Benjamin Moore Terra Cotta Tile (2090-30) for a warm and earthy option, or Farrow & Ball Red Earth (No. 64) for a rich Mediterranean hue. Bring in elements like a natural jute rug, lamps with rattan bases, and a small black iron lantern pendant to give you that Mediterranean style you want.
Charcoal Wood Slat Accent-Wall (Modern Hotel)
This bedroom’s charcoal vertical wood slats make a big statement that resembles the texture found in a high-end hotel. For a slat-wall like this, you’d typically stain or paint the slats rather than the drywall. If you go with stain, an option is charcoal/espresso stain in a matte finish. If painted, consider Sherwin-Williams Iron Ore (SW 7069) or Tricorn Black (SW 6258) in matte. To pull it all together, bring in dark nightstands with crisp white bedding with black piping so the room feels more boutique. Install a modern brass sputnik or globe chandelier adds that luxe-hotel polish that always appears inviting.
Hollywood Glam (Soft Blush Lacquer Accent-Wall)
To get a Hollywood glam style design, this idea goes with a soft blush lacquer-look with a gentle sheen that reflects light. A few paints that can give the same results are Benjamin Moore First Light (2102-70) for an airy blush, Sherwin-Williams Romance (SW 6323) for a soft blush-pink, or Farrow & Ball Pink Ground (No. 202) for a classic, warm, romantic tone. Select a pearl or satin finish, or go with a lacquer-look topcoat to get that alluring glam glow. Additional upgrades to consider to get the look include a tall channel-tufted headboard in creamy upholstery and white mirrored tables with gold accents and blush satin throw and matching blush pillows. Hang a statement chandelier with cascading glass rods to get that classic Hollywood glam sparkle.
Moody Boutique Hotel (Soft Black, Brass & Velvet)
Have you ever dreamed of having a master bedroom that looks inviting and luxe, just like a boutique hotel? This creation goes for a moody style by using a soft black accent wall with panel molding to give it that hotel-luxury architecture feel. To get this in your own home, try Sherwin-Williams Iron Ore (SW 7069) for a popular soft-black, Benjamin Moore Wrought Iron (2124-10) for a charcoal-black with depth, or Sherwin-Williams Tricorn Black (SW 6258) if you want to max out the drama. Go with a matte finish so that it looks boutique and better hides wall imperfections. Along with the black shade, you can enhance the room by selecting a channel-tufted velvet headboard in the same tone, add darker wood nightstands and install a modern brass sputnik chandelier and brass bedside lamps to give warmth against the dark backdrop.
Smoked Eucalyptus Accent-Wall (Modern Spa)
This room offers a relaxed, natural ambiance with its smoked eucalyptus green tones and matching bedding and drapes. To get something like this dusty green-gray, consider using matches such as Sherwin-Williams Evergreen Fog (SW 9130) for a close-looking smoky green-gray, Benjamin Moore Saybrook Sage (HC-114) for a classic muted sage, or Sherwin-Williams Retreat (SW 6207) if you want a slightly deeper spa green. Keep your bedding bright white, and add sage or eucalyptus-hued pillows and a tonal throw for a spa look. Use lamps with soft ceramic bases to reinforce that calm, organic aesthetic. Hang a linen drum pendant to bring warmth and lighten the floor with a chunky ivory shag rug for some cozy texture.
Warm Ochre Accent-Wall (Golden & Modern)
This bedroom goes for sunlight warmth with its inviting matte ochre tone that is earthy and upbeat. A few paints to consider are Sherwin-Williams Buckboard (SW 7514) for a warm ochre/tan, Benjamin Moore Golden Straw (2152-50) for a soft golden glow, or Farrow & Ball India Yellow (No. 66) for a rich, opulent option. Choose a matte finish to keep the ochre looking more modern, rather than a rustic Tuscan. For your linens, go with a golden throw and warm pillows to echo the primary color. Hang a simple brass dome pendant for a modern glow above. Select a couple of ivory pieces such as the nightstand lamps, a rug with geometric lines, curtains and bench to soften it all and avoid overwhelming the senses.
French Country Updated (Muted Sage Toile Wallpaper Accent-Wall)
This French country inspired design uses a muted sage toile wallpaper with a pastoral scene print for its bed wall. To get a French country signature like this, consider searching for wallpaper that’s described as a sage toile pastoral scene on ivory. If you want just the paint tone, you can consider Sherwin-Williams Sea Salt (SW 6204) or Benjamin Moore Healing Aloe (1562). For the remainder of the space, keep furniture light and vintage-feeling so the toile doesn’t fight with modern pieces. Select a curved upholstered headboard if you desire a softer, more traditional design. Hang a warm aged-brass chandelier with small shades for that classic country vibe.
Muted Sage Green Board-and-Batten Accent-Wall
This is sort of like a softened Modern Farmhouse design with its muted sage and board-and-batten panels that add architecture without any heaviness. To get the look, choose paints such as Sherwin-Williams Clary Sage (SW 6178) for a muted option, Sherwin-Williams Evergreen Fog (SW 9130) for a smokier, more modern pick, or Benjamin Moore October Mist (1495) for a soft sage-green. Use a tone-on-tone painting technique that keeps the paneling and the wall the same color so it feels cohesive. Match the hue in your other accessories, such as your throw pillows and curtain piping. Hanging a minimal white dome pendant with matching lamps keeps it all light and airy.
Rich Teal Blue-Green Accent-Wall (Bold but Elegant)
Have you ever dreamed of having an extravagant, saturated teal blue-green bedroom? This design takes the stunning teal color and repeats it in its bedside lamps, velvet pillows, and throw, so it feels designed and stylish. For paints that resemble this, take a look at Sherwin-Williams Peacock Plume (SW 0020) for a rich teal with elegance, Benjamin Moore Aegean Teal (2136-40) if you want a slightly dustier, but still bold appearance, or Farrow & Ball Vardo (No. 288) for a punchy blue-green hue.
Scandi Minimal (Warm White & Cobalt Pop Accent-Wall)
This room gives off a distinct Scandi vibe through its welcoming, cobalt-leaning deep blue combined with pale wood-framed furniture and white bedding with pops of color. The closest paint matches I could find include Sherwin-Williams Loyal Blue (SW 6510) for a true cobalt shade, Benjamin Moore Newburyport Blue (HC-155) if you want a deep, refined blue, or Sherwin-Williams Naval (SW 6244) for a slightly inkier option. Use this with a pale wood frame for a very Scandinavian feel. Add a matte white dome pendant and soft white sheers, with some touches of ivory, and a plush matching low contrast rug for a cozy texture.
Warm Sandstone Gradient Accent-Wall (Subtle Ombre)
Adding an accent wall with a warm sandstone gradient that fades from a lighter sand tone at the top to a deeper caramel near the bottom offers an attractive focal point behind the bed. The soft gradient provides a glow effect that gives a sunlit feeling that is elevated and uplifting. The ombre hue combines two close tones to get the interesting mix. Try something like Sherwin-Williams Sandbank (SW 7547) for the light sand top, and Sherwin-Williams Camelback (SW 6122) for the deeper base tone, or consider Benjamin Moore Muslin (OC-12) for a light, creamy sand alternative. When applying the sponge or brush, the transition occurs while the paint is still wet, so it blurs and doesn’t create stripes. Use warm layering throughout the bedding with cognac or caramel pillows and a warm throw. Choose lamps with an earthy base and linen shades, and hang a drum pendant with a matching linen style to diffuse the light to get that soft glow you want.
Art Deco Revival (Emerald, Fan Pattern & Glam Lighting)
This bedroom showcases an interesting Art Deco Revival theme through its use of an emerald green wall with a tone-on-tone fan relief pattern and gold finishes. To get the look, use paints like Benjamin Moore Hunter Green (2041-10) for a deep emerald feel, Sherwin-Williams Hunt Club (SW 6468) for a classic, richer hue, or Farrow & Ball Emerald Green (No. W53) for a heritage-style emerald. Match this hue with a tall channel-tufted cream headboard in a Deco glamour shape and hang a tiered chandelier with gold tones and glass to instantly make a statement. Elements like the globe wall sconces, geometric carpet, and emerald accent chair all add to that Art Deco jewelry feel.
Checkerboard Panel Accent-Wall (Modern But Calm)
This room features an intriguing accent surface behind the bed wall, which uses a tone-on-tone checkerboard panel with shallow square relief, that is all in one color. The backdrop provides a warm, greige tone that keeps it calm, while the elevated relief pattern adds texture and visual interest. For the closest match, try out Sherwin-Williams Accessible Beige (SW 7036) for a warmer greige, Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) if you want a soft greige-beige, or Sherwin-Williams Shiitake (SW 9173) for a slightly deeper option. Keep the tones going through the carpet, curtains and bedding and install a simple black pendant with an opal globe and matching lamps to give it a modern flair.
Mid-Century Modern (Burnt Sienna Accent-Wall)
Going for a Mid-Century Modern look, this room uses a burnt sienna that provides a warm, earthy theme that goes well with the theme. Choose paints such as Sherwin-Williams Canyon Clay (SW 6054) for a burnt terracotta/sienna, Benjamin Moore Tucson Red (1302) for a warm brick-sienna, or Farrow & Ball Red Earth (No. 64) for a refined pick. Swap out the furniture for mid-century pieces in walnut with tapered legs. Install a Sputnik chandelier overhead with brass dome lamps that match the vibe and are staples of MCM design.
Soft Black Matte Accent-Wall (Designer Drama)
For those wanting a dark, alluring backdrop, this creation features a soft charcoal-black in a matte finish that looks dramatic and high-contrast against the other white walls and elements. The picks that most closely resemble this are Sherwin-Williams Iron Ore (SW 7069) for a soft black, very close to this look, Benjamin Moore Wrought Iron (2124-10) for a charcoal-black with depth, or Sherwin-Williams Tricorn Black (SW 6258) if you want even more contrast. Keep the finish in matte or flat so it doesn’t appear too harsh. Keep the remainder of the palette light so there’s plenty of contrast and it doesn’t seem too dark inside.
Soft Lilac-Gray Accent-Wall (Unexpected but Elegant)
This airy and feminine bedroom features a muted lilac-gray accent wall for a calm and grown-up feel. Use something similar to Benjamin Moore Violet Haze (1437) for a soft gray-lavender, Sherwin-Williams Grape Mist (SW 6548) for a muted option, or Farrow & Ball Peignoir (No. 286) if you want an elegant dusty lilac. Combine the matching pale lilac in the textiles, like the throw and pillows, so it feels tied together. Place small smoky lavender glass lamps on the nightstands and a delicate soft-metal chandelier to promote the airy and feminine characteristics, without being frilly.
California Modern (Warm Greige, Wood & Oversized Art)
This room goes for a California Modern style by pairing a greige venetian-plaster surface with soft movement that offers a quiet luxury texture. To get a similar appearance, consider using Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) for a warm greige, Sherwin-Williams Accessible Beige (SW 7036), Farrow & Ball Skimming Stone (No. 241). If you want to get that texture, use a plaster-effect paint or faux finish glaze over the top. To get the theme right, select a large neutral abstract canvas to be the focal point instead of using bright colors. Choose a camel/tan upholstered bed and a cognac throw for that California casual vibe. Select a linen drum pendant with a sculptural floor lamp to add some designer shape and help it all stay bright.
Minimalist Zen (Charcoal Clay Accent-Wall)
This bedroom targets a minimalist, zen aesthetic with a charcoal plaster wall with a visible hand-troweled texture. To get a grounded, earthy feel like this, try Sherwin-Williams Peppercorn (SW 7674) for a charcoal that’s a great base for plaster texture, Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal (HC-166) for nice depth, or Farrow & Ball Railings (No. 31) if you’d like a deep blue-charcoal shade. Go with furnishings such as a low-light oak platform bed with floating shelves to get that minimal, Zen result. Hang a large paper lantern pendant and matching lamps that give a soft, calming glow.
Oversized Neutral Botanical Wallpaper Accent-Wall (High Save Potential)
This bedroom accent wall brings in an oversized botanical line-art wallpaper in warm neutral tones that works beautifully with warm tan and muted olive pillows to pull it all together. For wallpaper like this search for an oversized neutral botanical line-art on warm ivory. Install a brass semi-flush light fixture with light curtain panels with a taupe or brown edge trim for a tailored look.
Reeded Wood Half-Wall Accent (Quiet Luxury)
This idea uses vertical reeded wood slats in natural oak tone to provide texture and a contemporary style that looks great paired with white or cream accents. To replicate this stain your natural white oak in a light-oak or sand, matte clear coat. Then repeat the wood tone three times such as in the slats, throw/pillows, and curtain trim.
Stone Greige Venetian Plaster Accent-Wall (Quiet Luxury Texture)
This room design goes for stone greige Venetian plaster style with soft movement and a slight polished glow. For something similar use a base color like Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray (HC-173), or Farrow & Ball Skimming Stone (No. 241) for a warm stone greige. Choose a Venetian plaster or plaster-effect paint to get the subtle texture on the surface.
Art Deco Scallop Paint Accent (Trend Shape, Still Clean)
This intriguing wall design features a large scallop motif in muted terracotta with white edges to go with the other walls, bedding and bench. For the terracotta motif, try Sherwin-Williams Cavern Clay (SW 7701) for a muted option, Benjamin Moore Terra Cotta Tile (2090-30) for a slightly richer clay tone, or Farrow & Ball Red Earth (No. 64) for a refined, earthy shade. Keep the bedding white and bring in warmth with terracotta pillows and a matching throw. Add a modern brass chandelier with globe shades if you want a touch of Deco-lite glam.
Art Nouveau Botanical (Peacock Teal Wallpaper Accent-Wall)
This room showcases Art Nouveau curves with its green and white botanical wallpaper with peacock-feather style shapes. The wallpaper uses teal/green tones with an ornate, flowing pattern. For something similar search for an Art Nouveau peacock botanical in teal and sage on a light background.
English Cottage Updated (Sage, Botanical Wallpaper & Vintage Pieces)
This design offers sage botanical wallpaper that’s a smaller-scale floral than the Nouveau one for a more cottage aesthetic. Rather than white for the walls it uses a sage color. The closest matches I could find include Sherwin-Williams Clary Sage (SW 6178), Benjamin Moore October Mist (1495), or Sherwin-Williams Evergreen Fog (SW 9130) if you want a smokier option. Use touches like a faded vintage carpet, framed prints, wood nightstands with sculpted legs and a chandelier with small shades if you want the cottage-style vibe.
Grasscloth Wallpaper Accent-Wall (Textured Neutral Wow)
This accent wall features a beige grasscloth surface with a woven texture, giving it a calming, natural feel. For wallpaper like this search for a beige natural grasscloth with visible weave and slight variation. Use a companion paint such as Sherwin-Williams Alabaster (SW 7008), or Benjamin Moore White Dove (OC-17) for a good fit. Grasscloth looks best with warm lighting, so consider bulbs in the 2700K-ish range and soft shadows. Bring in rattan and woven pieces in the pendant and lamp bases to further enhance the natural feel.
Subtle Geometric Linen Wallpaper Accent-Wall (Modern Minimal)
Going for a subtle, modern appearance, this room uses a linen-look wallpaper with a subtle geometric pattern. If searching for wallpaper like this, describe it as a woven linen texture with a tone-on-tone micro geometric in a warm greige. A couple of paints to pair this with are Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) or Sherwin-Williams Accessible Beige (SW 7036). Try to keep the mood minimal, quiet, and expensive by hanging a simple black pendant with an opal globe and slim modern-looking table lamps.
Black-and-Warm-White Thin Stripe Wallpaper Accent-Wall (Modern Graphic)
This creation uses thin vertical pinstripe wallpaper that reads modern and makes the ceiling appear taller. If you search for this type of wallpaper, you can describe it as white pinstripe wallpaper with thin charcoal-black vertical lines. To get the appearance of this after image, on the bed, add a black throw/runner and charcoal pillows for a clean contrast. Set lamps with black sculptural bases with white shades on the nightstands to echo the stripes. Hang a black-and-white, semi-flush globe light above to go with the other black elements.
Contemporary Cottagecore (Soft Lavender Accent-Wall)
A lovely cottagecore design is soft and inviting, and perfect for a relaxing room. This one features a soft lavender hue that pairs excellently with white to create a calming space. For a similar paint, go with Benjamin Moore Violet Haze (1437) for a gray-lavender, Sherwin-Williams Grape Mist (SW 6548) for a soft option, or Farrow & Ball Peignoir (No. 286) for a dusty lilac option. Add a white tufted bench with a light wood frame, white lamps, and a classic chandelier with small shades that sets the tone as sweet, and not overly ornate.
Desert Modern (Clay-Taupe, Textured Plaster & Black Accents)
This idea uses a clay-taupe plaster backdrop with visible hand texture to give it a modern desert look. A few paints to consider to get this result include Sherwin-Williams Redend Point (SW 9081) for a clay-taupe warmth, Sherwin-Williams Canyon Clay (SW 6054) for a deeper terracotta-taupe), or Benjamin Moore Grant Beige (HC-83) if you want an earthy beige-taupe. A matte finish with a plaster texture is essential to get that little bit of variation on the surface..
Textured Concrete Gray Accent-Wall (Urban Modern)
This master bedroom goes for a microcement accent wall that resembles a concrete gray surface with subtle variation, giving a smooth, modern appearance. A few of the picks most closely looking like this are Sherwin-Williams Gray Screen (SW 7071) for a clean, modern result, Benjamin Moore Stonington Gray (HC-170) for a light concrete, or Benjamin Moore Gray Owl (OC-52) for a slightly cooler vibe. To get a microcement texture use a plaster-effect product or faux finish sponging.
Two-Tone Painted Arch Accent-Wall (Terracotta Arch Trend)
This bedroom accent wall uses a two-tone color palette with a large centered terracotta arch that’s painted behind the bed. Some of the paint picks to get this look include Sherwin-Williams Cavern Clay (SW 7701) for the perfect terracotta arch color, Benjamin Moore Terra Cotta Tile (2090-30) if you desire a richer clay tone, or Farrow & Ball Red Earth (No. 64) for a refined earthy terracotta. For the white tone, pair it with Alabaster (SW 7008), Benjamin Moore White Dove (OC-17), or, if you really want the arch to feel crisp, choose Greek Villa (SW 7551)
Which of these accent walls do you like the best? Share your favorites in the comments. For something similar, check out our gallery of color drenched bedroom designs.
