15 Gorgeous Green Accent Wall Ideas
Adding green paint color to your whole house color palette is a great way to bring in a touch of the great outdoors and nature. Green is associated with optimism, growth and life and is known for its comforting effect on stressed nerves.
A well-placed accent wall is the perfect way to experiment with today's trending shades of green paint. Whether you choose a shade that's bold and striking or muted and moody, green accent walls add instant charm and character and are versatile enough to work with any home decor style.
Let's take a look at some of the ways you can incorporate a gorgeous green accent wall into your own home.
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Accent Wall Designs: Creative And Budget-Friendly
One huge plus in favor of accent walls is you can get a lotta "bang for your buck". If you're short on cash or time, one can of paint on a plain wall can make a dramatic difference.
Accent walls run the gamut from simple and functional to intriguing and impactful. Options range from textured walls to board and batten accent walls, from shiplap to bead board, from moulding to wainscoting.
They can also serve as room dividers, gallery walls, and focal points. Accent walls can even be painted behind a bed to act as a standard headboard (like I painted a headboard in my son's bedroom!)
There are no strict rules - just follow what feels right for your personal preferences and room layout.
Green Accent Wall Ideas By Room
Bedrooms
Since green is a naturally calming color, bedrooms with green accent walls are a super popular choice.
A moody, dramatic shade like Essex by Benjamin Moore, adds depth and coziness. Angela Rose Home designed a dark green accent wall for a teenage boy by strategically angling wood slats behind the head of the bed.
For a more relaxed vibe, pair green paint with neutral decor elements. The simple lines on this wood headboard mirror the shaker style accent wall behind it. Paint color is a custom green gray paint mix with Sherwin Williams Ripe Olive as the base. By Rebecca Rollins Interiors.
Anita Yokita said she never even considered going green until falling in love with a beautiful muted green gray paint Underseas SW 6214. Piles of furry throws, soft blankets and cozy pillows add texture and pattern to the overall comfort of this bedroom haven.
In kid rooms green is perfect for all age ranges and a departure from the typical bright primary colors. This toddler boy bedroom by Crystal at Living in Laundry gets a redo with board and batten half walls surrounding a reading nook that will look appropriate right through the teen years. Color is SW Woodland Lichen.
A nursery gets a makeover by Liz of Within The Grove with this DIY geometric wall painted a soothing sage green paint Current Mood by Clare. All it took was some MDF boards for the wood detail, a can of paint, and a little imagination.
Living rooms
Let's head into the living room for some green accent wall love. In spaces geared for openness and socializing, go for bolder and more vibrant shades like Chard by Behr. Emma of A Beautiful Mess created this accent wall using thrift store picture frames.
More shades of green in action in the living room:
- Fireplace with builtins - SW Ripe Olive
- Fireplace surround - Gallapagos Valspar
- Behind the sofa accent wall - SW Rosemary
A green accent wall can be an ideal backdrop for wood tones, natural fabrics and woven decor elements.
Entryways
A classic sage green beadboard wall brightens up a low lit mudroom entry in this "wow" DIY by Sprucing Up Mamahood. Muted Sage by Behr is paired with SW Alabaster walls for a soft, modern farmhouse look.
For more contrast, Holly at Update My Cape transformed a plain shiplap wall by switching up paint colors (SW Ripe Olive on bottom; BM Simply White on top) and mounting a homemade peg rack and shelf.
Home offices
A green accent wall in your home office is a great way to bring in natural serenity perfect for focus and productivity. This modern board and batten wall by The Imperfect Builder also features Ripe Olive by Sherwin Williams.
Bathrooms
Bathrooms are another place where you want to surround yourself with peace and just relax. A light spa-inspired green like SW Evergreen Fog achieves exactly that. By Kylie M Interiors.
Pro Tip: Pair green with gold metal hardware for added warmth; deepen the green shade for glamour and elegance.
But gold metal isn't the only hardware you can pair with green, because these black matte fixtures are killin' it in this modern bathroom reveal by Making Manzanita. The wood tones also set off the teal green paint (Behr Meteorological) behind it.
...and the garage
Yes, really! The garage isn't exactly the first place I think of for an accent wall. But take a gander at this functional and stylish pegboard wall in Behr Meteorological by Love and Renovations.
(Click here for more garage organization inspiration and see my own experience with turning a "dumping ground" garage into an organized functional space.)
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Bringing It All Together
Whether you prefer moody olive tones or soft sage hues, a green accent wall is a simple and affordable way to make your home feel refreshed, grounded, and connected to nature. From bedrooms to entryways, this timeless color trend works in any space and with any decor style.
For more inspiration on how to pull your design together, check out Home Decor Styles 101 to discover which decorating style best fits your personality.
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