Accent walls are a timeless home decor idea that is always on, and creating this wall can be done in various ways: with color blocking, with wallpaper, various panels and tiles, with painting, and today’s roundup is about particular type of painting: watercolors. A watercolor accent wall can be done with painting or with some special wallpaper or wall sticker, and we’ve gathered the boldest and more eye-catching ideas to try.

How To Make A Watercolor Accent Wall

A watercolor accent wall can be made with usual paint – there are lots of DIY tutorials on the web that you can try. Another idea is applying watercolor wallpaper to the wall, it will be easier and if you take removable wallpaper, you will be able to easily change the look. It’s also a good idea if you are renting.

Where To Make A Watercolor Accent Wall

A watercolor accent wall is a cool idea for every space, and you will see it in living rooms, bedrooms, home offices, dining rooms and even kitchens. Watercolors easily goes with most of modern and contemporary styles and themes, and as for colors – choose what you really love, just remember that darker colors make spaces look smaller and if you go for an oversized watercolor accent, it may feel a bit gloomy. Take a look at some amazing ideas below and get inspired!

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a bold bedroom with a watercolor blue accent wall and navy furniture and a rug for a sea-inspired feel

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a bold green watercolor wall makes the bedroom colorful and vivacious

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a bright bedroom with a bold coral watercolor wall, a stained bed with printed bedding, a black floor lamp and a stool

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a bright space with a beautiful blue watercolor wall, a refined dark green bench, a woven rug and some pillows is lovely

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a bright watercolor accent wall, a low bed with printed bedding, a stool with books for a perfect bedroom look

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a catchy living room with a bold watercolor wall, a pink sofa, side tables with pastel vases and a gold chandelier

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a colorful bedroom with a super bright watercolor wall, a bed with colorful bedding, a stained chair is amazing

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a cool space with a pink watercolor wall, a round table, a grey faux fur rug, an artwork is a stylish and bold nook

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a cozy attic bedroom with green watercolor ombre walls, a metal bed with printed bedding, a ledge with potted plants and art

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a cozy nook with a stained credenza, a chair with faux fur and a pillow, a potted plant and some decor is very cool

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a dark green watercolor accent wall is a great statement in this bedroom, add a matching piece like a pillow here

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a delicate bedroom with a blush and lilac watercolor wall, a bed with blush bedding, a side table and grass in a vase

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a pastel kid's rom with a pastel watercolor accent wall, a pink bed with pastel bedding, a pink rug, a side table and some decor

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a pastel kid's room with a watercolor accent wall, a metal bed with a blush canopy and some side tables

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a plain wall becomes a bold statement with unique purple watercolor splash wallpaper

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a sophisticated bedroom with a grey watercolor wall, a white bed with blue bedding, a hot pink upholstered bench, refined nightstands and table lamps

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a stylish art or dining room with a green watercolor wall, a table with paints and brushes, blue chairs and a metal pendant lamp

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a stylish living room with a green watercolor wall, a black sofa with black pillows, a stained chair is a cool space

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a super bold dining room with a bright watercolor accent wall, a round table and blue chairs, a blue storage unit and pendant lamps

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a super bold watercolor accent wall with bright splashes of paint, with a black and white gallery wall on the floor

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a watercolor green statement wall and green printed bedding for a relaxing and comforting feel

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an accent wall with bright watercolor blooms all over instead of a usual artwork, it's a bold and catchy solution

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an eye-catchy bedroom with a green watercolor wall with touches of gold, a bed with neutral bedding, artwork, a side table

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an ocean-inspired bedroom with a blue watercolor wall, a bed with grey and light blue bedding, a black side table and a gold table lamp

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grey watercolor wallpaper adds interest to this neutral dining space

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light blue watercolor wallpaper adds a modern feel to the space

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smokey emerald tones add texture and look elegant with gilded accents

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such blue watercolor wallpaper gives the bedroom a slight seaside feel

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sumptuous navy watercolor wallpaper design will bring instant sophistication

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this wallpaper design is both stylish and soothing, creating a tranquil setting

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watercolor blue shades of this wallpaper look soothing and soft

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watercolor is a great trend, and this blue and white wall is a very relaxing idea to try

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a bright watercolor accent wall behind the headboard, with a white bed, with turquoise bedding, a small white nightstand and a white floor lamp is a catchy and cool idea

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a catchy living room with a bright watercolor accent wall, a stained seat with upholstery, book stacks and tree stumps as side tables

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a neutral watercolor accent wall makes a soft yet catchy statement in the space, it's a nice and delicate accent in a neutral space

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a bedroom with a light blue and bold blue watercolor accent wall, a stained bed with delicate blue bedding, a nightstand with a table lamp and a rug

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a chic space with a watercolor lilac accent wall, a grey chair with matching lilac pillows, a side table and a table lamp

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green watercolor walls are a great alternative to blank white walls, they will make your space more eye-catchy

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a dining space with a bold blue watercolor wall done with splatters, with a stained table and metal stools, the wall adds color and takes over the space

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a super bold watercolor accent wall, a table with jewel tone vases and bright blooms that match the watercolors on the wall

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a seaside dining space with a blue watercolor accent wall, a lightweight table and matching chairs, a metal pendant lamp on chain

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a super bright watercolor accent wall is a great alternative to an artwork or some gallery walls

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a bright living room with a bold and moody watercolor accent wall, a neutral sofa with colorful pillows that match, a side table and a neutral lamp

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a super bright watercolor accent wall with bold splashes of color that imitate blooms, a neutral sofa and colorful pillows, a coffee table with trays and some decor and blooms

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a jaw-dropping art studio with a fantastic bright watercolor accent wall, a black desk and a chair, a table lamp and some decor is a fun and cool idea

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a bold orange accent wall is a cool idea for a neutral space, it will bring a lot of color and interest to the space

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a bright orange watercolor wall, a green upholstered daybed, side tables with orange table lamps and a statement plant

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a sophisticated living room with lilac watercolor walls, taupe, blue, blush, pink and green furniture and catchy decor

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a seaside space with a navy and white watercolor wall, a stained bench and a stack of dishes and bowls is a cool idea

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a bold space with a green and blue watercolor wall, a teal console table, a framed mirror and a green pouf with pillows

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a bright dining space with a colorful watercolor accent wall, a table styled with dishes, bowls, vintage candleholders and bold napkins

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a bright space with a turquoise watercolor brick wall, a metal daybed with colorful upholstery and pillows and a fringe pendant lamp