A white bunk bed rests against a dark blue accent wall in a light gray bedroom with hardwood floors and a cowskin rug. An art print of a longhorn steer hangs on the wall and a wicker lattice chandelier is mounted to the ceiling above.
25 Blue Accent Walls to Dazzle and Delight
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Published: January 9, 2023
Updated: November 30, 2023
Cool, refreshing, and serene, blue is the most popular favorite color in the world. It’s no surprise that a blue accent wall is a trendy way to punch up the wow factor of a room. Blue accent walls can be incorporated into almost any palette. In particular, navy blue is trending as the new neutral, thanks to its versatility.
White is the most traditional color combination with blue, but gray is another popular choice. Black is a contrasting color that can look striking and unexpected. Gold accents can add sparkle and luxury to your palette. But paint isn’t the only way to go about adding blue to your accent wall. Consider wallpaper, decals, or textured options like paneling and board-and-batten. Let’s check out some spaces that showcase the vibrant potential of a blue accent wall!
02 of Blue Shiplap Alcove with a Built-In Desk
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This tiny alcove has been transformed into a writing space with a built-in desk, a navy blue shiplap wall, a miniature lamp, natural wood floating shelves holding books, a potted plant, a wooden stand, a box, and a chain link sculpture.
03 of Hallway with a Navy Blue Accent Wall
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This hallway, featuring navy blue board-and-batten against a white wall, includes a brown and white side table with drawers decorated by two gold geometric lamps with white shades, a white vase of red eucalyptus, and a family name sign.
04 of Shiplap Navy Blue Accent Wall
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A navy blue shiplap accent wall is accessorized by a gold-rimmed circle mirror above a white double cabinet with gold hardware. The white countertop is accessorized with fabric pumpkins, white taper candles in black candlesticks, and a clear glass vase of eucalyptus.
05 of Springtime Blue and Gray Wallpapered Entryway
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A white entryway side table, decorated for Easter with bunny figurines, baskets of pastel eggs, lanterns, and a vintage fan, stands against a blue and gray striped focal wall. The wall above is decorated by a vintage tobacco basket framing a family photo.
06 of Athletic-Themed Bedroom Blue Accent Wall
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A rustic wooden bed, dressed in blue and gray bedding, is flanked by two windows and full-length gray curtains against a dusty blue accent wall. Blue lockers have been repurposed as nightstands.
07 of Flocked Christmas Pencil Tree in Bedroom
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This bedroom with a dark blue accent wall boasts two-story, white-framed windows flanked by royal blue floor-to-ceiling curtains. A flocked Christmas pencil tree stands on ivory carpeting in front of the windows.
08 of Blue Wallpaper with Black Board and Batten Accent Wall
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A striking blue and white floral wallpaper above a black board and batten wall form the focal point of this bedroom. The space is furnished with a warm natural wood bed and nightstand set and an antique black steamer trunk.
09 of Traditional Navy and White Dining Room
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This traditional dining room, furnished with a long dark wood table and coordinating Victorian-style chairs, features a white board and batten wall against a navy blue upper wall. The table is decorated with gold and white glass globes.
10 of Wallpaper Creates Modern Entryway Wall Décor
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Modern entryway wall decor is demonstrated on an accent wall with teal paint and geometric patterned white wallpaper. A wood wall-mounted rack separates the wall into two sections. Black framed pictures are displayed on the wall and illuminated by a modern light fixture.
11 of Powder Blue Board and Batten Wall
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Tucked behind a staircase, this beige hallway is set off by a contrasting powder blue board and batten wall below. A gallery wall featuring art prints with portraits, animals, and urban scenes hangs on the wall above.
12 of Black and Glass Coffee Table on a Red Rug
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A black and glass coffee table sits in the middle of a living room with a blue shiplap wall, a plain white wall, and a white fireplace mantel. Two white armchairs and a white sofa sit on a red rug, while two beige poufs are placed in front of the fireplace.
13 of Blue Board and Batten Accent Wall
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This blue board and batten accent wall offers this otherwise neutral space a burst of color. A beige sofa is paired with red and blue decorative pillows. A shaded tripod floor lamp stands beside the sofa atop an off-white carpet.
14 of White Penny Tile Fireplace with Hearth
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A white penny tile fireplace with a matching tile hearth features a stained wood mantel in this living room. The fireplace is fitted into a blue chevron shiplap accent wall positioned next to white built-in living room shelves.
15 of Coastal Boy’s Bedroom with Blue Accent Wall
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This boy’s bedroom with a blue accent wall features a gray, blue, and white bed. A wooden canoe shelf is mounted to the accent wall between white frame windows. Light wood oars are fitted above the bed.
16 of Crystal Bedroom Lamp with Beige Lampshade
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Crystal bedroom lamp with beige lampshade stands on a white drawer nightstand in front of white and blue floral wallpaper. A bronze bedframe next to the lamp is dressed in white, beige and blue printed bedding.
17 of Whimsical Nursery Wall Decals and a White Crib
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Whimsical nursery wallpaper covers an accent wall in a nursery with a white chandelier, a white armchair, and an off-white sofa. A blue and white rug is laid on a beige carpet, while a white crib sits near long white curtains.
18 of Dark Blue Wall with Christmas Flannel Sheets
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This bedroom boasts a dark blue wall with a light pink cushioned bed pushed against it. The bed is made with white, red, and green plaid Christmas flannel sheets under a white comforter. The bed sits on a white area rug that is placed on the white carpet. A Christmas tree covered with textured snow and lights sits in the corner behind a white armchair.
19 of Gray Bunk Bed in Boys’ Bunk Room
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Gray bunk bed is fitted with white and gray striped bedding in this boys bunk room boasting a muted blue constellation accent wall. A beige and white plaid rug is laid in front of the bed.
20 of Casual Bedroom Blue Accent Wall
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This bedroom includes a natural wood bed dressed in navy, gray, and white checked bedding, a gray nightstand with drawers, a black lamp with a frosted glass shade, and a navy blue paneled accent wall.
21 of Bold and Elegant Navy Blue Bedroom
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A navy blue accent wall is paired with a gilt-framed circle mirror, black nightstands, and a crystal chandelier-style lamp. The contrasting white walls give this bedroom a dramatic look. A vintage bedstead rests on a white textured rug over hardwood floors.
22 of Blue and Gold Christmas Home Office
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This blue built-in cabinet accent wall in a home office space is decorated for Christmas with woodcut gold and silver letters that spell “merry”, glass ball ornaments, a wreath, an evergreen garland, and white wooden tree figurines. A light wood desk sits in the center of the room on a gray and white textured rug.
23 of Cozy Christmas Bedroom Blue Accent Wall
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This comfortable bedroom, featuring a white bed against a blue board and batten focal wall, is decorated for the holidays with a willow branch wreath and a Christmas tree with a star and blue glass ball ornaments.
24 of Dusty Blue Home Office
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A home office space with a natural wood vaulted ceiling and features greige walls with white trim and a dusty blue accent wall. Two gray paintings hang on either side of a large window, while a desk and two upholstered armchairs are placed on a white area rug.
25 of Bedroom with a Navy Shiplap Wall
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The upholstered gray headboard on this gray and white-styled bed rests against a blue shiplap accent wall. It is paired with a weathered vintage black nightstand and dresser combo. A gray bench at the foot of the bed stands over two antique crates.
