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20 Budget-Friendly Accent Wall Ideas

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Who doesn’t love a good accent wall?! Today I’m featuring some absolutely incredible budget-friendly accent wall ideas. Some use a simple Sharpie marker and ruler, while others require a little skill and patience. Wherever you are on your DIY journey, these accent wall ideas are sure to inspire you to get creative with your own spaces.

Budget Friendly Accent Wall Ideas using everything from a Sharpie to sponges to wood.

I am all about creating beautiful spaces on a budget, and what better way to add a little color, texture and/or pattern than an accent wall? I found some amazing DIY accent wall ideas ranging from easy to complex, but they’re all easy on your wallet. Whether you choose an accent wall created with a simple sponge or one using a complex pattern of  wood; each idea is meant to inspire you to create a space you’ll love.

Budget Friendly Accent Wall Ideas

Accents Walls Using A Sharpie

Let’s start with accent walls that use one simple item you probably have on your desk… or maybe hiding in the junk drawer. A Sharpie marker. While some of the ideas below might require a bit of artistic ability, others can be accomplished with the help of a ruler.

Accent Wall created with sharpie marker in laundry room

Floral Accent Wall with Sharpie via @spacefordreaming

 
Sharpie Accent Wall via My DIY Happy Home

Chevron Pattern Accent Wall with Sharpie via My DIY Happy Home

 
DIY Sharpie Accent Wall in an office

Diamond Pattern Sharpie Accent Wall via Olive & June

 
Sharpie Accent Wall via Classy Clutter

Geometric Sharpie Accent Wall via Classy Clutter

Stamped & Sponge Painted Accent Walls

While a Sharpie is definitely a budget-friendly way to add pattern to a wall, how about a sponge?

Sponge Painted Accent Wall using black paint and the side of a sponge
Sponge Painted Accent Wall using black paint and the side of a sponge

Left: Dark Sponge Painted Accent Wall via Wildfire Restoration // Right: Light Sponged Painted Accent Wall via Project Whim

 
Budget Friendly Stamped Accent Wall in girl's bedroom

Stamped Accent Wall via Marly Dice (The tutorial can be found here)

Painted Accent Walls

While not quite as cheap as a Sharpie or sponge, paint is another budget friendly option for adding color to a space. (Check out this post on how to score FREE paint!) Go bold with a high-contract color, or create a multi-use space with chalkboard/whiteboard paint and add your weekly menus or to-do list.

Accent Wall created with chalkboard paint a kitchen/dining room.

Chalkboard Accent Wall via Grillo Designs

If you aren’t quite ready to commit to an entire chalkboard wall, check out the framed chalkboard section over our coffee station as another option.

 
Faux Concrete Wall Using Paint Via Songbird

Faux Concrete Wall via Songbird

 
Bold Black Accent Wall in Office

High Contrast Accent Wall via 11 Magnolia Lane

 
Whiteboard Accent Wall in home office

Whiteboard Accent Wall via Bloom in the Black

Stenciled Accent Walls

Wallpaper is making quite the comeback. I see it everywhere! But wallpaper is expensive. Featured below are accent walls that look like wallpaper, but are actually created using a stencil. While this requires a little time and patience, the end results are incredible.

Stenciled Accent Wall via Anna Bruce

Stenciled Accent Wall via Anna Bruce

 
Stenciled Accent Wall via Bloom in the Black

Geometric Stenciled Wall via Bloom in the Black

 
Stenciled Accent Wall via Maison de Pax

Stenciled Accent Wall via Maison de Pax

Wood Accent Walls

I absolutely love this trend of adding wood to a wall to really make it pop. While wood can get expensive, I have a few tips on getting it at a discount. Each of the following accent walls use wood in a very different way; some are complex and may require a little more skill, while others are perfect for beginners.

Plywood Accent Gallery Wall via Within the Grove

Plywood Gallery Wall via Within the Grove

 
Wood Accent Wall via Cribbs Style

Wood Accent Wall via Cribbs Style

 
DIY Stained Wood Accent Wall

Geometric Stained Wood Accent Wall via Crafted By the Hunts

 
Board and Batten Accent Wall via Living Letter Home

Board & Batten Accent Wall via Living Letter Home (The tutorial can be found here)

 
Vertical Shiplap Wall via Sustain My Craft Habit

Vertical Shiplap Wall via Sustain My Craft Habit (Tutorial can be found here)

For budget-friendly horizontal shiplap, check out this post.

 
Wood Accent Wall via Love Create Celebrate

Geometric Wood Accent Wall via Love, Create, Celebrate

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Budget-Friendly Accent Wall Ideas using everything from wood to a Sharpie marker to the side of a sponge to patterned wood

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