Add personality to your kitchen with a wood, tile, brick, stone, or shiplap accent wall. My Kitchen & Bath offers more kitchen accent wall ideas here.
An accent wall provides visual interest and creates a focal point in the room. Adding one to your kitchen is a fun way to put your personal touch on the space and help you enjoy spending time there. If you’re interested in experiencing these benefits for yourself, follow these tips to help you select and create a unique, eye-catching kitchen accent wall.
Choosing an Accent Wall
Here are some techniques for deciding which wall to accentuate:
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- Choose the wall with the most distinctive features. For instance, if one wall is sloped or arched due to a vaulted ceiling, this is a prime choice for an accent wall. A wall covered in open shelves displaying decorative cookware and pottery is another good choice. Other options include the wall behind a decorative hutch, range hood, or kitchen sink.
- Stand in the kitchen entrance and see which wall catches your attention first. This is the one you should accentuate to keep the most eye-catching elements all in one place.
- Opt for the furthest short wall if you have a long, narrow kitchen. This draws your eye from one end of the room to the other.
- In an open-concept floor plan, anchor the kitchen with an accent wall. Look for ways to end the accent wall in corners, at wall intersections, or up against architectural features, such as cabinets or a fireplace.
Creating an Kitchen Accent Wall
The kitchen accent wall should differ significantly from all the others. Here are some accent wall ideas to inspire you:
- Painted accent wall: A simple coat of paint in a contrasting color can make one kitchen wall stand out from the rest.
- Tile accent wall: A counter-to-ceiling mosaic tile backsplash makes an excellent kitchen accent wall.
- Wood accent wall: A distressed or reclaimed wood wall provides a warm, natural accent in a rustic or farmhouse kitchen.
- Shiplap accent wall: Bright, white shiplap is another popular material for accent walls in rustic and farmhouse kitchena.
- Board and batten accent wall: This involves creating geometric texture on the wall with thin slats of wood painted the same color as the backer board behind it. Board and batten makes an ideal accent wall if you have a coastal kitchen.
- Brick accent wall: To create an old-world vibe in a rustic or industrial kitchen, add a brick accent wall using thin brick-like clay tiles or wallpaper.
- Stone accent wall: Natural stone cladding adds incredible depth and beauty to traditional, rustic, or farmhouse kitchens.
- Chalkboard accent wall: This fun kitchen accent wall suits any design style. Freehand weekly menus and messages or use stencils to trace flowers, shapes, or scripts onto the chalkboard wall.
For help implementing these kitchen accent wall ideas, team up with My Kitchen & Bath. We have provided kitchen remodeling services to residents of Herndon, VA, and the wider DC Metro area since 1994. Please contact us at 703-537-0857 to request a free kitchen remodeling estimate today.
