White wood boards are stacked beside each other vertically behind a modern bed with a white canopy frame. Add a black velvet upholstered bench to the foot of the bed to match the black steel nightstands on either side of the bed.
25 Stunning Rooms Containing Creative Wall Designs With Wood
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Published: August 22, 2023
Updated: November 22, 2023
Ever wondered how to create a stylish wall design with wood? If it is something you’ve been exploring, take a moment to check out the designs we have included here to help you gather inspiration.
Wooden accent wall designs can stretch far beyond shiplap or board and batten. Those are two extremely common and timeless design styles that many homeowners lean into if they are trying to achieve a modern farmhouse feel or just add texture, depth, and height to a space. However, the samples we have below will show you a few alternative ideas that take it a step further. Adding color, varying staining treatments, and patterns can help to make your space stand out and feel unique to your home and style. You can also play around with different types of wood materials. Bamboo is a great option for those who want a subtle boho vibe, while hardy reclaimed wood might be better for those who want a vintage farmhouse look.
To see a few examples of the unique and creative styles we referenced above, have a look through the designs below and see if any of these ideas catch your eye.
02 of Wood Paneled Accent Wall for a Boho Farmhouse Bedroom
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A wood accent wall installment behind the modern boho bed in this charcoal gray bedroom adds a warm tone to the space. Use white bedding with vibrantly colored accent pillows to complement the earth tones of the wood. A vintage glass pendant light over the bed adds supplemental lighting.
03 of Living Space With Vertical Wood Paneled Wall
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An open-concept living and dining space has a unique character with a vintage wood-burning stove and a vertical shiplap wood accent wall. Add a cute cottage-inspired wood dining table with brightly colored wood chairs and cushions, and complement the set with a brightly colored flower arrangement centerpiece.
04 of Rustic Loft Bar With Reclaimed Wall Design With Wood
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Create a welcoming and rustic loft or office bar with dark moody wall paint, southwestern vintage decor for a mounted shelf rack, and a reclaimed wood accent wall to match the wooden bar island. A set of black leather stools provide seating around the edge of the bar counter.
05 of Modern White Wood Board and Batten Living Room Accent Wall
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A white board and batten wall frames this living room wall and adds the feeling of height to the space. Use a modern black Sputnik light fixture over the gray linen sofa to match the black steel console table placed in the center of the accent wall.
06 of Cozy Wood Cabin Bathroom With a Vintage Freestanding Bath
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The white freestanding bath in this cabin spa bathroom goes well with the rustic wooden walls and ceilings. Add a modern twist to the room with stenciled tile floors using a neutral taupe paint. A small stool beside the bath holds an indoor plant, soap, and a hand towel.
07 of Dusty Green Board and Batten Wall Design With Wood
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Dusty green board and batten wall accents pair with the earth-toned greenery hung along this entry wall nicely. Use a lamb’s ear wreath and a rattan basket of baby’s breath for cute spring wall decor. Use vintage ornamental wall hooks to hang each piece along the wall.
08 of Sophisticated Farmhouse Bedframe With Shelving
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For a creative twist on a traditional bedroom element, the paneled bedframe in this master suite has a shelf attached for personalized decor. Stacks of books with the pages facing out sit on display between multiple plant varietals, creating a look that is very smooth and copasetic.
09 of Mudroom Storage Wall With Natural Wood Panels
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The lightly stained shiplap wall panels in this mudroom go well with the bright white wall paint that is reminiscent of Scandinavian style. Use a modern black wood bench with vintage tassel pillows and beaded rattan baskets to create a cozy shoe storage area. Coat hooks along the wood accent wall provide additional storage.
10 of Emerald Green Vertical Shiplap Dining Room Wall
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Emerald green wood panels accent a wall within a cozy dining space with rustic wood flooring and a matching wood slab dining table and bench. Use a wood floating shelf with a similar stain treatment as the table and bench to create a cohesive space and add overhead decor.
11 of Bedroom Accent Wall Design With Wood and Corrugated Steel
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Corrugated steel is layered over the bottom half of a rustic boy’s bedroom with multi-toned wood panels running horizontally across the upper walls. Use a vintage Route 66 sign over the industrial black bedframe. Black, white, and blue plaid bedding adds a youthful look to the space.
12 of Southwestern Boho Bedroom With Modern Wood Paneled Walls
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Bamboo wooden slats are placed vertically side by side along a wall as a wall-mounted headboard to go with a southwestern boho-styled bed. Add an emerald green stripe across the accent wall for a pop of earth-toned green to go with the rusty brown throw blankets and pillows.
13 of Loft Bunk Room With Rustic Wood Cabin Walls
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Vintage white and blue bedding decorates four matching twin beds in a cozy cabin loft. Enhance the cabin vibes with a rustic wood wall meeting up with the A-frame ceilings. Modern farmhouse black lamps are placed on each wood nightstand between the beds.
14 of Vintage Wood Paneled Exterior Accents for a Porch
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A deep brown wood stain adds a cozy rustic look to this exterior wood accent wall. Add a raised planter bed with a similar stain treatment for a cute front porch look. Corrugated steel siding adds a reflective farmhouse pop to balance out the dark wood.
15 of Farmhouse Bathroom With Wooden Shiplap Accent Walls
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Natural wood shiplap accent wall paneling makes this bathroom look like a rustic lodge spa. Add black vintage vanity lighting and matching black hardware with a metal framed vanity mirror to complete the modern farmhouse look. Indoor plants are a great addition for a splash of color.
16 of Warm Wood Comfort
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Allow a warm wood coffered ceiling to frame a space with a rustic charm as seen in this farmhouse living room designed with warm, neutral furniture. Pair the cozy atmosphere with a warm wood gallery wall, rustic decor, and farmhouse touches. Bring in a soft contrast with white walls and frame a large window with gray curtains for a muted contrast.
17 of Gray Wooden Panels for a Rustic Accent Wall
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Thick gray wood boards with a rusty aged look add an ashy vintage look to this cozy room. Repurpose a vintage trunk as a small dog bed with an upholstered cushion. A red-stained wood chest is used to store toys and books beside the dog bed.
18 of Cozy Entry With a Rustic Wood Paneled Accent Wall
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Reclaimed wood panels with multi-colored stain treatments add a rustic vibe to a cozy entry space. Use black hooks to provide extra storage off of the floor. Wood-framed portraits, wall-mounted farmhouse signs, and a wooden porch sign complete the personalized vintage look.
19 of Modern Geometric White Wood Dining Room Wall Design
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White paint adds a bright modern look to this geometric dining room accent wall. A set of three glass pendant lights over the thick wood dining table reflect light off of the walls and make the space feel larger.
20 of Entryway With Reclaimed Wooden Accents and a Gallery Wall
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A black-framed gallery wall is positioned over wood shiplap wainscoting in a farmhouse entryway. Use black hooks to store items neatly up off the floor along the walls. Use bright white wall paint to balance out the warm tones of the stained wood panels.
21 of Ashy Wide Paneled Wooden Bedroom Accent Wall
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Wide ashy wood planks are installed horizontally along a wall behind a French upholstered cream headboard. Add a gray distressed wooden chandelier for an antique look that matches the ruffled white pillows and quilted bedding. Use two matching end tables with matching white lamps to complete the space.
22 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.
23 of Coffee Bar Wall Design With Natural Wood Paneling
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Complete a small coffee bar area with a rustic shiplap paneled wall with wood floating shelves for open mug storage. Add a black farmhouse sconce light and a cement textured wallpaper behind a bistro set for a cozy lounge space.
24 of Reclaimed Wood Wall Design Behind Built-in Shelves
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A set of white built-in shelves are complemented by a rustic wooden shiplap wall design with a flat-screen tv mount. A reclaimed wood blanket ladder leans against the wall beside the shelves. Use modern farmhouse pieces, candlesticks, and figurines to balance decor across the shelving.
25 of Office Wood Accent Wall With Built-in Shelving
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Create a unique floating shelf mount with thin modern farmhouse wood planks. A vintage red and black train set is paired with glass figurine sets, candles, and black-framed portraits. Black wire baskets are tucked beneath the shelves for additional book storage.
