21 Easy DIY Accent Wall Ideas That Are Affordable & Creative

Thanks to Joanna Gaines, the shiplap movement has taken over everywhere. Make your wood bathroom wall more unique by hanging the boards vertically and painting it a moody blue.

Green paint can really have a calm effect in your home. This dark teal was exactly what this shiplap wall needed to completely update this bedroom.

We love how all of the awesome features came together in this bedroom makeover (which they did for under $300)!

This detailed tutorial will help you create a framed picture wall idea to add interest to your home. A little bit of wood can make a huge statement in your space.

Instead of placing wood planks in a vertical pattern, consider placing these awesome gray faux wall panel planks horizontally for a rustic look in your bedroom. By finding wall panels to use, this accent wall project was done in 3 hours! We love when DIY projects can be done quickly and look so amazing.

The wood slats can add visual interest to any bedroom or living room. This stunning wall is an easier project than you think. It was created using only regular 6 x 12 boards and leftover paint.

This practical accent wall is such a great way to stay organized and create a stylish entryway. We love that each child knows exactly where to put their things on these oil-rubbed bronze hooks!

This DIY accent wall is a mixture of some of our favorite designs. Just like us, they used the same painter's tape to achieve the chevron wall design on top. This muted pink combined with the painted wood is a perfect DIY nursery idea. (see some of our other DIY nursery ideas here).

Create a unique feature in your room with these board and batten wall. Add a contrasting paint color to really make this wall pop. This is totally a doable DIY accent wall idea and we love how much texture it adds to the space.

Wood trim can add a whole new dimension to a room. This diamond pattern is a twist on the classic board and batten walls we see. This wood accent wall design would be perfect in your living room or entryway.

We couldn't have a list of fabulous accent walls without showing a classic white shiplap example for your family room. The white in this space really brightens their living space and makes the space feel a lot larger than it really is. Their home looks amazing and we love that they added color with their furniture instead of the walls.

Instead of buying expensive wallpaper, you can just draw it yourself using this easy tutorial.

Transform any space inexpensively with paint. This DIY bedroom makeover used existing paint supplies for an ombre hexagon wall.

Sometimes a different color can bring a whole space together. This DIY homeschool room became a very functional space with a charcoal blue accent wall, large word art, and DIY pegboards. Children love creating in this small DIY basement room.

Painter’s tape and your own color scheme can really change a small bathroom from blah to exciting! This herringbone or chevron pattern would be an excellent addition to any bathroom, kid’s room or laundry room!

This accent wall by Jessica Welling Interiors was created by doodling with a black Sharpie. It is so easy that anyone can do it! Every little artist would love to have a space like this or to display their artwork in this wonderful space!

This fun accent wall is perfect for a kid's playroom or basement wall. Easily create frames to help keep your little one's drawings in one place.

Even your garage deserves to have a little personality with a fun accent wall idea. This tutorial provides detailed instructions for how to paint clean and crisp stripes on a wall.

You might think this accent wall was real wood. Instead, they used a kit to get that rustic charm. You can cheaply add this to an entire wall or room.

This mountain wall design makes the perfect accent wall in this nursery. We imagine children reading, resting and simply loving to be in their rooms.

These polka dots were an easy way to add an extra wall design element! Besides, being easy, they also don't seem as permanent as other accent wall ideas.

This stone accent wall was created using stack quartz to bring together the midcentury vibe in their home. If you are looking to make this more budget-friendly you could always try a manufactured stacked stone.