20 Budget-Friendly Accent Wall Ideas - Lemons, Lavender, & Laundry

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.

I am all about creating beautiful spaces on a budget; and what better way to add a little color, texture and pattern than an accent wall? I found some amazing DIY accent wall ideas ranging from easy to complex, but they’re all friendly on the 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

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Accents Walls Using A Sharpie Marker

Let’s start with accent walls that uses 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.

Floral patterned accent wall created with sharpie marker in laundry room

Floral Accent Wall with Sharpie via @spacefordreaming

Chevron pattern on accent wall made with a Sharpie marker

Chevron Pattern Accent Wall with Sharpie via My DIY Happy Home

Patterned accent wall made with a Sharpie marker

Diamond Pattern Sharpie Accent Wall via Olive & June

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 beige 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

Vintage patterned accent wall made with a stamp

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 via Songbird

High Contrast Accent Wall via 11 Magnolia Lane

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.

Leaf patterned stenciled accent wall in a bedroom

Stenciled Accent Wall via Anna Bruce

Geometric Stenciled Accent Wall in dark, moody bedroom

Geometric Stenciled Wall via Bloom in the Black

Vintage style Stenciled Accent Wall in a sitting area

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 very different ways; some are complex and may require a little more skill, while others are perfect for beginners.