32 Bedroom Accent Wall Ideas That Make a Statement

Frequently asked questions

Which wall should be the accent wall in a bedroom?

“When it comes to choosing a bedroom accent wall, it’s all about drawing the eye,” says Goldbach. While picking behind the bed often makes the most sense (after all, the bed’s usually the room’s largest piece of furniture), any wall is fair game. “Some people opt to highlight the wall across from the bed, so they can enjoy the view!” says Steinberg.

What are the rules about bedroom accent walls?

“No competing accent walls! Stick to one wall,” advises Molly Torres Portnof of Brooklyn–based DATE Interiors. One can only imagine the visual chaos of three different accent walls in one bedroom (shiplap, wallpaper, and a black accent wall…yikes!). As for other rules, Nayak says to remember that bedrooms are ultimately designed for sleeping. “I try to keep an accent wall in the bedroom on the more soothing side and not too bright or busy,” she says.

What are recent trends for bedroom accent walls?

As for how to do an accent wall in 2023, Hayslett notes that “wallpaper has come back with a vengeance.” However, she also points out that wallpaper’s popularity has driven up prices—which makes an accent wall both an aesthetic and economical design choice. “Having a nice accent wall with wallpaper gives that extra shine in the room without breaking the bank,” she says. Other top trends include wood paneling, oversized art, photo murals, and floor-to-ceiling drapery.

What are 2025 trends for bedroom accent walls?

Choosing a bold wallpaper for one wall continues to be a popular trend. Other favorite wall decor ideas include oversized and unconventional headboard ideas, such as mounting a paneled screen behind a bed or creating large wall panels from fabric. Decorating the “fifth wall” (a.k.a. the ceiling), either by painting it a different color from the rest of the room’s walls or covering it in a standout wallpaper, is another popular trend in bedroom decor.