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Living rooms with accent walls

 Accent walls are a great decorative option for our living room. It is an easy and economical idea that allows us to give a very personal touch to the decoration of the living room. With these 16 examples that we show you below, we hope that you can find the necessary inspiration to decorate yours.


Fantastic accent wall with moldings and in navy blue. Great with the style and colors of the living room. It remains a space of traditional conception with a very interesting touch of modernity.

This orange wall is fresh, fun and brightens up this bright space. It is an energetic and vibrant social space.

An accent wall can also be understated as we see here. A neutral color with a simple geometric design for a living room based on neutral colors.

On this occasion the accent wall is not based on a change of color but on its decoration with moldings. It is an interesting option to create a very calm environment.




Wallpaper is a great asset when it comes to decorating an accent wall, as this striking example shows us.


This navy blue wall helps create a nice sense of depth in this living room.



Using multiple primary colors together in the same room is a great way to create an energetic décor. The yellow on the wall looks great with the blue on the sofa.


Las rayas horizontales son una excelente manera de hacer que una habitación se vea más ancha de lo que realmente es. Si pintar toda la habitación parece un poco excesivo, una pared de acento es una gran alternativa.
For maximum impact consider painting an accent wall and all the shelving on it the same color. It's what was done in this apartment and it really looks great.


Painting the back wall a contrasting color makes a narrow room appear much larger.


An accent wall doesn't have to be merely decorative, it can also be practical and functional. And for this, a very good option is blackboard paint to create a large mural where you can write and draw.


Here a multicolored wall was created to bring energy to this living room which has been partially converted into a playroom for the children.


Mirrors allow us to soften the impact of a wall painted in a very dark color. It therefore allows us to use this technique in small spaces.


Paint and wallpaper aren't the only options for creating an accent wall. We have seen the moldings and there are other means to create very interesting textures.

The accent wall also does not need to be darker than the other walls in the room. Here the opposite option has been played, making the accent wall white in contrast to the others painted in dark blue. A very original idea.
And of course we can experiment with many colors like this unusual lime green. It's a matter of trying and seeing if we like it.

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