19 Green Accent Wall Ideas to Refresh Your Space

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Published: December 20, 2021
Updated: October 30, 2023

Green Accent Wall Ideas

Accent walls are a great way to introduce bold colors without overpowering a space. They also add character and create a beautiful focal point. Although there are endless color options to choose from, green accent walls are always in trend.

Considering that it’s a color inspired by nature, a green accent wall is perfect for when you want to bring a touch of the outdoors into your space. It also feels fresh, calming, and optimistic, and is guaranteed to enhance visual interest.

Luckily, there are tons of shades to select from. Go bold with emerald or lime green, infuse a cozy touch with dark green, add a dramatic vibe with dark moss, and evoke tranquility with soft mint green. Pick the shade that most appeals to you and complements your existing décor and style.

Before painting your entire accent wall with the chosen shade, get a sample size of the paint and paint a small portion of the wall first. Then see how it coordinates with other furnishings and how it will look throughout the day. Why? Natural lighting streaming in through your window largely affects how the paint appears. This is why you’ll find that the same hue can look different in many homes.

We’ve curated a list of 19 breathtaking green accent walls below to inspire you while you find your perfect shade.

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Pay Attention to Tones

Green Accent Wall Ideas

In this modern farmhouse bedroom, both the green accent and shiplap accent wall contain a dark undertone, which allows these two hues to complement perfectly and evokes an overall unified feel. This dark mossy green is fitting for when you crave an understated splash of color.

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Washrooms Need Accent Walls, Too

Green Accent Wall Ideas

Accent walls shouldn’t be reserved for just bedrooms or living rooms. Bathrooms look great with accent walls, as shown in this compact space. This dark green accent wall livens up the neutral palette and draws the eye to the light-toned floating shelves. The white-painted decals further cement this wall as the room’s focal point.

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Consider the Room’s Function

Green Accent Wall Ideas

This dark shade of green with a turquoise undertone exudes a calming yet cozy mood that just begs for you to curl up and relax. It also blends together with the gray patterned rug, tan flooring, and cream walls for a warm and welcoming bedroom. Because this bedroom accent wall features geometric wall paneling, there’s no need to hang artwork—any additional décor would take the magic away from the breathtaking details.

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Go for Wallpaper

Green Accent Wall Ideas

Are you afraid that your preferred green might be too bold? Why not choose floral wallpaper instead of painting the entire wall? The floral wallpaper adds a cheerful and fun vibe to this laundry room. The ceiling trim and door in bright green beautifully frame the space and add the ultimate finishing touch. You can add a couple of mirrors or let the wallpaper shine.

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Opt for a Warm Green

Green Accent Wall Ideas

Paired with a crisp white board and batten, the green accent wall is the perfect splash of color in this elegant dining room. Its bold hue matches the velvet plush chairs while also complementing the wood tones in the polished console and round dining table. The result is a coordinated and tasteful space.

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Coat Your Textured Wall

Green Accent Wall Ideas

Painting board and batten with a cool green hue lends character and a bit of color to this all-white nursery. Rather than leaving the rest of the accent wall bare, the owner added matching green floral decals. This creates a beautiful focal point and is a smart way to combine all the colors present throughout the space for a harmonious feel.

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Go the DIY Way

Green Accent Wall Ideas

If you want to update your space but are on a tight budget, paint an accent wall, as this bathroom did. This medium shade of green with a mellow, grayed-out depth evokes richness and gives the space a fresh upgrade. It also lets the warm tones from the metal-framed mirror and floating shelves pop, creating a charming and inviting bathroom.

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Coordinate With Whites

Green Accent Wall Ideas

In this modern farmhouse dining room, the dark green hue on the wall creates a moody statement and adds depth. The white ceiling, walls, furniture, area rug, and décor reflect the natural light streaming in, which offsets the green, preventing the room from feeling too dark. All the white also brings in a modern vibe.

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Follow the Room’s Color Palette

Green Accent Wall Ideas

If you’re updating an already decorated kids’ bedroom, pull inspiration from existing hues. This saturated, deep shade of green with an ivy undertone blends in flawlessly with the soft purple tones in the cabinet and furnishings of this bedroom. The light shade of purple lets the paneled accent wall stand out which instantly grabs the eye. To keep the green from overpowering the room, paint just half the wall.

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Curate a Welcoming Space

Green Accent Wall Ideas

Coating only the upper half of this accent wall allows this green hue to shine without feeling over the top. This shade contains a warm brown undertone which fosters a cozy and inviting vibe in the sea of bright whites. Its undertone complements the dark-stained dining set.

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Use the Color Throughout Your Space

Green Accent Wall Ideas

Instead of concentrating only on the accent walls, paint some décor pieces the same shade as well. Coating the wall-mounted wall shelves in the same shade as the wood-paneled accent wall is a fabulous way to create a coordinated finish. It also helps avoid a disjointed look that can sometimes happen with two-toned walls, as the wall shelves provide a vertical sense of continuity.

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Use it to Highlight Unique Features

Green Accent Wall Ideas

Who says you can only paint a wall? Shiplap can be painted too! In this nursery, coating the shiplap accent wall with a soothing green calls attention to the clean-lined, angular wall. You wouldn’t have noticed this structural detail if this wall was painted white, would you? The contrast of the wood sign against the green is also captivating and creates the perfect focal point above the crib.

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Consider the Room’s Function

Green Accent Wall Ideas

If you don’t like the vibrancy of bold hues, consider using softer colors. The soft shade of green used here infuses a calming vibe that’s soothing yet cozy, which works perfectly in a bedroom. When painting your accent walls, you can also paint the doors, as this bedroom did. This creates a seamless look with excellent flow.

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Play With Vivid Colors

Green Accent Wall Ideas

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This accent wall is great for those who’d love to experiment with a vibrant color without running the risk of overwhelming their room. In this case, paint the remaining walls with neutral colors for balance. Here, this bold shade of green makes a powerful statement, and by using crisp white on the other walls, the eye is naturally drawn to the accent wall. Accentuate the walls with muted décor to avoid taking attention away from the prominent hue.

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Consider the Room’s Mood

Green Accent Wall Ideas

In this TV room, this shade of green fully embodies the room’s warm color palette while bringing in a cozy, and inviting feel into the already relaxing space with its warm tones and rich hue. You’ll notice that the oversized art piece in the adjacent wall sports hints of yellow, green, gray, and white. These colors are all scattered throughout the space, which ties all the colors together.

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Add a Vivid Splash of Color

Green Accent Wall Ideas

Create a sophisticated vibe with a timeless coat of paint. This shade of green exudes an elegant, yet classic appeal that’ll still be popular for years to come. The richness of the dark-stained wooden bed frame and side table marries well with the hue of the accent wall for a visually balanced look. The wall print pops against the wall thanks to its white hue and brass framing.

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Spice it Up

Green Accent Wall Ideas

Personalize your space with a radiant pop of color. The yellow tones of this bright shade of green fill this space up with a burst of fun and cheerfulness guaranteed to lift your spirits. The board and batten accent wall adds character, depth, and dimension to the space, as well as an attractive appeal that’s unique yet timeless.

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Sprinkle Some Flair

Green Accent Wall Ideas

The dark green hue of this accent wall adds a dramatic touch to this modern farmhouse bedroom. Every inch of it is bold and elegant, while still evoking coziness and warmth. The slat detailing only amplifies its allure. It also blends well with the dark stained wooden flooring to pull off a coordinated, yet put-together look.

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Opt for a Saturated Color

Green Accent Wall Ideas

The herringbone pattern shiplap already makes this wall a winner. But it’s the rich green hue that further elevates the look and steals the spotlight. The black painted door mimics that the hue of the stool, hardware, and ladder, and rail to add a sense of synchronicity to the bedroom. This green shade is reminiscent of the beauty of the forest, which is perfect for infusing an organic touch.

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