How to Create an Accent Wall in the Living Room: 6 Ideas

An accent wall is one of the simplest and most effective ways to transform a living room. It sets the mood, creates focal points, and can even adjust the geometry of the space. We've gathered six vibrant examples of how you can decorate one of the walls in a common area to immediately draw attention.

Green Monolith

In an apartment in Voronezh, designers from Collage.Studio made a bold choice with color: they selected deep green and used it not just for a wall, but to form an entire functional volume. The TV zone, built-in bio-heat source, and even shelves visually come together as a unified block functioning as an architectural accent and center of attraction.

Design: Collage.Studio

The wall color echoes the kitchen cabinet and velvet upholstery of the poufs, creating a unified palette. At the same time, the green volume helps zone the space without partitions. This solution is useful for those who want to add character to an interior without resorting to expensive techniques.

Design: Collage.Studio

Carved Details + Bold Color

In a Minsk apartment, designers from Dizzo Design decorated the accent wall in the living room area using a rich blue color and classical carved details. The approach works perfectly in a space with an eclectic style: here it is juxtaposed with a concrete ceiling, copper accents, and vintage furniture.

Design: Dizzo Design

The blue block is styled as a separate stage setting: an abstract painting hangs on the wall, and a console and vinyl record player make the composition lively and multi-layered. The accent will look natural even in a small apartment if its symmetry and color are skillfully played.

Design: Dizzo Design

Color Therapy in Action

In a 20m² Moscow studio, designers from Kogan Design Studio used a vibrant orange color as a full-fledged tool for zoning and setting the mood. The wall by the window, radiator, built-in shelves, and part of the ceiling are painted in a vivid coral shade, filling the space with warmth and solar energy.

Design: Kogan Design Studio

This approach is especially effective in compact apartments: a saturated color helps set focal points without overloading the interior. Against its backdrop, soft embroidered cushions, minimalist curtains, and vintage decor stand out. Combined with lemon banquette and light wall finishes, it all looks harmonious and impactful.

Design: Kogan Design Studio

Gypsum Panels: Minimalist Texture Instead of Color

In a project by an art director from Moscow, designer Aliya Kachueva made a bet on texture rather than color. In the living room area, an accent wall behind the sofa was decorated with gypsum 3D panels. The vertical rhythm visually elongates the ceiling and makes the space more dynamic, while maintaining a monochrome palette.

Design: Aliya Kachueva

This solution works well in modern and brutalist interiors: it adds depth without excessive noise. The panels pair well with gray walls, graphic furniture, and velvet textures of the armchair, creating a calm yet expressive backdrop.

Design: Aliya Kachueva

Panels, Patterns, and Pastels

In a flat interior, designer Polina Chernyshova combined several techniques to create a multi-layered accent in the living room. One wall was decorated with mint-colored decorative panels that continue onto the ceiling, visually elongating the space. The background is neutral but expressive through texture and color.

Design: Polina Chernyshova

The second zone is styled differently: soft graphic wallpaper with a nautical print was used here. Built-in wooden shelves and large glass vases complete the composition. The approach shows that one can boldly mix different textures and techniques in a single interior if desired.

Design: Polina Chernyshova

An accent wall is a tool that helps set the character of an entire interior. It's important that the accent supports the overall concept and reflects your personal taste.