Living room accent walls are the backbone of your home interior design. Not only do they take center stage, they also define the way the rest of your design should be crafted around them. So it’s quite important that you come up with some great ideas for them. Today, we’ve compiled a list of 5 amazing living room accent wall ideas you can use to jazz up the ambiance.
1. Exposed brick with a twist
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If you feel like simple exposed brick accent walls are too mainstream and boring, then you’re absolutely right. But you can definitely spice them up by using some customized carpentry like the checkered black and white centerpiece shelf in this image. It’s a fun, quirky and classy way to make your accent wall a total stand out.
2. Mega gallery wall
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While typical gallery walls are pretty straightforward, you can take inspiration from this mega-watt take on the same concept to get something different. The entire wall has features large photo frames with amazing black and white photography that provides an elegant contrast against the backlighting. It’s a beautiful way to spruce up your living room aesthetic.
3. Decorative shelving
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When all else fails, you can simply go for customized decorative shelving on your living room accent walls to give them an extra edge. The step-formation of the shelves in this image have been embellished by beautiful lighting, and the overall effect of the whole design is truly breathtaking as a whole.
4. Half and half
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There are two parts to the accent wall in this living come dining room. One half is the media wall that features a beautiful exposed brick aesthetic, while the other part is boasts a traditional divan style wall mount seating topped off by beautiful Arabic calligraphy. The combined effect of both these designs is totally breathtaking!
5. Exposed industrial pipes
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The industrial style is dearly beloved by residents of Singapore, and some features of it can turn your simple living room accent walls into a veritable attraction. The exposed piping that has been used as a decorative element for the media wall of this living area is an amazing example of how simple design techniques can make your space look super unique and attractive.
