Use gold paint to add a modern geometric striping pattern to a dark teal accent wall in an office space. For a boho look, try adding bright tropical flowers and faux indoor plants in a rattan plant stand like the one shown here.
29 Stunning Modern Accent Wall Designs for a Stylish Home
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July 6, 2023
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Need an easy project to immerse yourself in this spring? Why not try taking on a modern accent wall in one of the rooms of your home to give it a fresh look and revamp your style?
We have curated samples of modern accent wall designs to get you started on a few ideas. Accent wall design is a great beginner project that can make a huge statement within a space. You’ll find examples of board and batten accents with various layouts and patterns included here for inspiration. In regards to the modern style, you’ll want to try out clean lines and simple geometric patterns. We’d also suggest sticking to neutral color palettes or earth-toned paints to add to your feature wall so that it is easily incorporated into an existing room without clashing with other decor or furnishings. You can also make bold colors like black or dark grey work for a moodier take on a modern style. Other accent wall options include wallpaper, wainscoting, and stenciling or hand-painted features. The designs below include ideas for all of these options and will give you a great visual representation of what each style would look like upon completion.
Feel free to steal a few ideas from the beautiful accent wall designs below, and give this beginner-friendly DIY home improvement project a go in your home.
02 of Black Board and Batten Accent Wall in Bedroom
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A black board and batten accent wall is decorated with an arrow decoration and creates a chic and modern aesthetic. The rustic wooden headboard highlights the soft light gray pillows and mattress. If minimalistic elegance is your style, try this design out.
03 of Stained Wood Accent Wall in a Rustic Bedroom
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This holiday bedroom is completed with a rustic accent wall containing a geometric framing pattern using wood panels and board and batten strips with brown paint. Finish the look with a vintage gold bed frame with blue farmhouse patterned sheets, and a small tree in a wooden planter box.
04 of Blue Farmhouse Accent Wall Design
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A vintage blue paint is used to coat a board and batten entryway accent wall with a farmhouse blue polka dot wallpaper installed above. Add a black farmhouse wall sconce and a wooden coat hanger to go with the rustic live edge wood bench with modern hairpin legs.
05 of Board and Batten Dining Room With Black Paint
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This black board and batten dining room accent wall gives the space a bold modern look that matches the black kitchen island with dark gray granite countertops and metal bar stools. Soften the sharp modern style with a few farmhouse pendant lights, and bright white and natural cabinetry.
06 of Vintage Accent Wallpaper in a Farmhouse Entry
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Add a vintage accent wallpaper to a modern farmhouse entry to match the antique wall clock and painting hung along the wall. Use vertical striping patterns to extend the entry wall and make the space feel larger and more open.
07 of Charcoal Gray Board and Batten for a Modern Neutral Bedroom
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Board and batten is a great and easy way to add an accent wall to a small bedroom. Use dark charcoal gray paint like the one shown here to make the wall stand out against the neutral white and beige tones of the pallet wood bedframe, bedding, and carpeting.
08 of Modern Accent Wall Design for a Boy’s Room
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The gray and white color scheme of this boy’s bedroom is perfect for a clean modern look that also adds a more mature vibe. Highlight the upholstered headboard with a dark grey board and batten accent wall and an indoor basketball hoop with a rustic wooden backboard.
09 of Modern Black Chevron Board and Batten Accent Wall
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Add a modern and mature twist to a teen girl’s bedroom with a black chevron accent wall using board and batten strips. Pair a black ceiling fan with it to balance the space. Add pops of bright pink to the bedding and shades.
10 of Modern Black Bathroom With Bamboo Accents
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Add natural wood accents to add relief to a modern black bathroom accent wall. The wood strips add a spa-like effect to the space and match nicely with the farmhouse look of the freestanding bathtub, vintage vanity light, and farmhouse bath mat.
11 of White Bedroom With Modern Board and Batten Accents
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Coordinate neutral white farmhouse bedding with pops of gray in the headboard and throw pillows with a tall board and batten accent wall with refreshing white paint. The gold sconce lights mounted along the wall add a retro feel to the room that goes nicely with the wood nightstands.
12 of Faux Grey-wash Brick Modern Accent Wallpaper
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A faux whitewash brick wallpaper is the perfect accent wall piece for a rustic modern farmhouse loft. Add thick wood letters to the wall over the bed with a set of farmhouse canvas prints and boho arrows to highlight the area above the bed.
13 of Greige Board and Batten Chevron Nursery Accent Wall
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Add a cute light gray chevron accent wall to a modern nursery using the board and batten technique. Use a neutral color palette with warm undertones for a calming and modern look. The pampas grass in the tall white floor vase also adds a cozy boho vibe.
14 of Modern Teal Accent Wall With Rustic Wine Bottle Storage
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A bright teal board and batten accent wall helps to highlight and display a rustic wood-mounted wine display and a collection of indoor plants. Add a wood-framed farmhouse sign to the center of the wall to balance the look of the wine display mounts and match the rustic vibe.
15 of Luxurious Farmhouse Bedroom With Board and Batten Wall
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The crystal chandelier over the vintage black metal canopy bed frame in this bedroom adds a luxurious and feminine feel to the space. The pastel green board and batten accent wall bring a modern twist to the room, and it looks spectacular with the neutral bedding.
16 of Boho Accent Wallpaper for a Girl’s Bedroom
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The neutral black and white coloring of the boho lunar accent wallpaper in this bedroom is a perfect modern spin on a youthful design. Add neutrals throughout the rest of the room by using natural wood storage cubes with beige bins, a woven jute rug, and monochromatic plaid bedding.
17 of Gray Wall Panels Behind Canopy Bed
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Blend modern design with country comfort in a bedroom with a wood canopy bed placed against a dark gray wall. Narrow rectangular panels cover the wall behind the bed. Lighten the décor with a white nightstand topped with a shaded table lamp.
18 of Blue Shiplap Wall Décor With Cotton Wreath
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This charming corner farmhouse display features a chair accessorized with a white knitted and striped woven accent pillow. The white wall opens the space and the blue shiplap accent wall adorned with a cotton bloom wreath provides texture. Warm wood framed artwork is mounted on a white wall above the chair.
19 of Modern Farmhouse Bedroom With Board and Batten Accents
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Use thick board and batten paneling for a cottage-inspired look that goes splendidly with the vintage black metal bedframe and ruffled pink and white bedding. Use a vintage dresser as a nightstand with a modern round mirror and white vases with indoor plants for added color.
20 of Patterned Gray Wood Accent Wall in a Modern Living Room
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A modern farmhouse black cage light hangs from the center of a living room ceiling over a wicker ottoman, a neutral French country area rug, and a gray sofa. Use a natural wood accent wall with cool undertones to match the other furnishings in the room.
21 of Modern Gray Board and Batten Office Accent Wall
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A small office space is updated with a gray modern accent wall using board and batten trim to create a geometric pattern. Use a retro gold chandelier over the natural wood desk with a rolling upholstered chair for a simple modern setup with a potted plant for color.
22 of Boho Bedroom Modern With White Accent Wall
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Brighten a boho bedroom with a modern white board and batten accent wall. Use natural wood for the bed frame, nightstands, and vivid indoor plants for natural color. A multicolored farmhouse area rug layered over the wood floor is a great way to make the space more cozy.
23 of Modern Black Accent Wall in a Neutral Farmhouse Bedroom
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A dark board and batten accent wall with a subtle olive green undertone adds a modern look to this farmhouse bedroom. Use natural wood furnishings like bamboo shades, bedframes, and nightstands to finish off a boho-farmhouse look.
24 of Modern Living Room Décor
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A brown leather sofa sits on a white paneled wall. A black stand with a black and white lamp and a black candle sits nearby. A red and beige plaid throw is draped over the arm of the sofa. A beige carpet covers the floor and a round glass and black metal coffee table is centered on it. A brown basket displays a white vase with red and green flowers. Recessed lighting brightens up the room.
25 of Pastel Accent Wall Design in a White Kitchen and Dining Area
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The pastel green board and batten accent wall in the dining area of this open-concept kitchen tie in perfectly with the rest of the room by picking up on the green shades of the island and tile backsplash. Use white counters and upholstered bar stools for a modern look.
26 of Sage Green Board and Batten Accents for a Modern Bedroom
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Use board and batten trim to create a modern accent wall that stylish frames in wooden letters over the headboard of a toddler bed. Use sage green paint to add a playful and youthful feel to the wall that also adds relief from the darkly stained wood headboard.
27 of Modern Teal Accent Wall With Decorative Paneling
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Your kids will love this bedroom boasting a teal modern accent wall with decorative paneling. A stained wood nightstand is flanked by gray metal twin beds standing on a beige and gray area rug. The beds are fitted with gray and aqua bedding to go with the color scheme.
28 of Floor-to-Ceiling Board and Batten Bedroom Accent Wall
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Extend a bedroom wall upwards with a bright white board and batten accent wall with a modern geometric layout. Add rustic wooden furnishings with white paint to match the neutral color palette and add a farmhouse vibe to the space.
29 of Modern Black and White Boho Accent Wallpaper
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The black and white chevron wallpaper in this guest bathroom is a great modern addition that ties into the neutral décor well. Use rattan baskets to organize and store toiletries, wood floating shelves for a rustic look, and a collection of wooden farmhouse figurines and signs for seasonal décor.
