A large glass door illuminates this farmhouse-inspired kitchen. A reclaimed wood accent wall is hung with wire baskets filled with produce with a decorative chalkboard hanging above. The white cabinets contrast with the dark black countertops and rustic wood floating shelves.
17 Impressive Kitchen Accent Wall Ideas That Add Personality
By
Published: November 23, 2022
Updated: December 1, 2023
Your home’s kitchen serves many purposes: a place to prepare and eat meals, debrief your day, and as a common area to gather together with loved ones. When you’re spending so much time in one room, personalizing it and creating a unique gathering space can turn a common room into an uncommon one. Consider making a statement with a kitchen accent wall that will set your home apart and create a welcoming atmosphere for anyone who gathers there.
Accent walls can range from complex, such as brick load-bearing columns, to simple wood shiplap detailing. It’s also a perfect way to add new textures and colors that may be difficult to incorporate. Make sure your accent wall draws the eye and helps your space stand out for its unique character and style.
02 of White Shiplap Kitchen Island with Corbels
PHOTO:
White kitchen island corbel mounted to a white shiplap island supports a beige and black countertop. Blond wood counter stools sit at the island facing white kitchen bay windows built into a dark green shiplap accent wall.
03 of Top of the Fridge Decor Ideas
PHOTO:
Stainless steel fridge stands against a faux brick wall surrounding staircase. White jars are displayed atop the fridge joined by white cabinets with black hardware. Kitchen window illuminates black and white marbled countertops.
04 of Modern Farmhouse Kitchen with Brick Feature Wall
PHOTO:
White solid surface countertops match the white cabinets in this vaulted kitchen. Contrasting black hardware and dark hardwood floors give the room a modern touch, with a brick accent kitchen wall framing the end of the counter towards the back of the room.
05 of Off-white Vertical Shiplap Kitchen Accent Wall
PHOTO:
Black lantern pendant lights are mounted above a black kitchen island with white countertop. The island stands next to white kitchen cabinets mounted to an off-white vertical shiplap kitchen accent wall.
06 of Stone Wall Kitchen With Wood Island
PHOTO:
This unique kitchen features a stone wall surrounding white cabinets with a farmhouse kitchen sink. Wicker pendant lighting is displayed over a wooden kitchen island with a white countertop.
07 of White Kitchen with Gray Brick Niche
PHOTO:
This all-white kitchen features a white tongue-and-groove ceiling above white cabinets and matching countertops. Along the back wall is a built-in nook for the stove with a large light gray brick feature surrounding the niche. Wood floating shelves and potted plants add a touch of warmth to the pristine space.
08 of White Marbled Backsplash With White Marbled Island
PHOTO:
A white hood is installed over a black stovetop with a white marbled backsplash next to white cabinets. Two bronze pendant lights illuminate a white marbled kitchen island. Three black barstools are pushed under the island on the warm wood floor.
09 of Coffee Station with Antique Twist
PHOTO:
A black accent wall showcases dark wooden shelving filled with antique kitchen accessories, small potted plants and mugs. Below, a wooden console table features a coffee station including a mug tree, coffee machine and a ceramic honey jar.
10 of Farmhouse Kitchen With Brick Accent Wall
PHOTO:
Two large glass pendant lights hang above a white square peninsula wrapped in white shiplap. At the back of the kitchen is a rustic red brick feature wall and a gray-painted cabinet above wood floating shelves. Black metal stools are tucked under the counter’s overhang.
11 of Subway Tile and Rustic Wood Kitchen Accent Wall
PHOTO:
A farmhouse kitchen features white cabinets and white quartz countertops with metal chairs pulled up to the island. On the back wall is a white subway tile kitchen accent wall with rustic wood detailing above. A stainless steel vent hood is mounted on the wall above the oven.
12 of Wood Tongue-and-Groove Feature Wall in White Kitchen
PHOTO:
A large potted ficus rests on the white quartz countertop in the back of this home’s kitchen. A natural wood tongue-and-groove accent wall is showcased along the wall above white-painted cabinets, with wood floating shelves and cutting boards adding warm accent tones throughout the room.
13 of White Coffee Station Table in Brick Kitchen
PHOTO:
Exposed brickwork in this kitchen is the backdrop for white open shelving containing vintage baking accessories such as scales, jugs and bowls. Below, a white wooden coffee station table displays a plaid runner with coffee machines, mug tree, teapot and jars.
14 of Whitewashed Stone Accent Wall in Kitchen
PHOTO:
A whitewashed brick accent kitchen wall is tucked around the corner of this farmhouse kitchen. Gray granite countertops are laid with white dishes and a bouquet of yellow tulips is placed in a tall white ceramic pitcher. White cabinets and a rustic wood dining table are visible in the kitchen.
15 of Vintage Kitchen Island with Dark Wood and Metal Cup Pulls
PHOTO:
A large wooden rustic island is the centerpiece of this kitchen. It’s white painted legs and drawers contrast with the dark wood work surface and dark metal cup pulls. A large lantern style light fixture hangs from the ceiling above illuminating a rock wall. White cabinets, shiplap, and a white subway tile backsplash complete the look.
16 of Grey Two Panel Pantry Door
PHOTO:
A clean, white kitchen features white shaker-style cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Large glass pendant lights hang from the ceiling above a medium blue shiplap island with vintage stools. The 2-panel pantry door in the corner of the room is a contrasting dark grey with grey and white wallpaper.
17 of Kitchen Cabinets with Brass Hardware
PHOTO:
Brass lantern pendant lights are mounted above a light gray kitchen island with white and gray marble countertop. The island faces a blue gas range fitted into matching kitchen cabinets accented by brass hardware.
