Bold Black Accent Wall Ideas

I am loving everything black right now. Black accent walls, furniture, home decor – just everything! This bold color is trending all over the interior design world, and I think its here to stay. Black accent walls are modern and dramatic and will create a focal point in your space. Dark colors tend to make a room feel smaller and cozier so black is a great choice to make your home feel more comfortable and inviting. If you’re looking to create a strong focal point in a room, you should consider painting an accent wall with black paint! I know black can be a scary color but trust me, once you see these amazing rooms, you’ll be ready to paint with confidence!

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Black Accent Wall Ideas For Your Bedroom

After seeing all these dreamy bedrooms with black accent walls, I am SO tempted to paint a feature wall in my bedroom. Curling up to sleep in a dark room just sounds so divine. I don’t know about you, but I need complete darkness to fall asleep, a black wall will definitely help with that!

A Black Bedroom In A BOHO Style

Now this is a black wall I can get on board with. Complemented with greenery and gold wall sconces, this black wall is a stunner. This adorable bedroom belongs to Elizabeth, owner of District Baking Co. In Washington, D.C. Her apartment was featured on Apartment Therapy’s website. The entire vibe is super cozy, if you like this bedroom you have to check out the rest of her space!

Edgy & Modern Black Shiplap Bedroom

This isn’t your average black accent wall, its painted black shiplap! I’m a sucker for texture, and black shiplap is no exception! This black feature wall is complemented by gold lighting fixtures and black and white framed art above the bed. The result is edgy and modern while still being warm and inviting. See the full room reveal on The Bright Green Door’s site!

Modern Geometric Black Feature Wall

This accent wall is made of geometric panels upholstered in black fabric. The feature wall is actually a huge custom headboard. How cool is that?! Also, I’m dying over that recessed shelf. This ultra modern bedroom, designed by Ginger Wood Design, is accented with gold light fixtures. Gold is the perfect accent color to black.

Black & White Modern Bedroom

I have loved this bedroom ever since I saw it years ago floating around on Pinterest. Peter Buchman, the artist behind the artwork hanging above the bed, is a freaking genius. I have a dry sense of humor and I truly find his work hilarious. Humorous artwork aside, this bedroom is gorgeous. Tall ceilings with white painted brick and a natural wood ceiling go perfectly with a black accent wall.

Neutral Bedroom With A Black Accent Wall

This black shiplap wall stands out in this neutral bedroom. What would otherwise be a boring room is brought to life with a textural black accent wall. The neutral elements – like the jute rug and woven bench, bring this bedroom back to earth. The result is a beautiful relaxing room I wish I could take a nap in.

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Black Accent Wall Ideas For Your Home Office

We can all agree that our environment has a huge impact on our mood. What this means for people who work from home is that the home office space is very important. For a creative, like myself, my home office needs to be an inspiring place that will motivate me to get things done. Black is the perfect back drop to make that happen. Art work jumps off a black wall, and its a great focal point in an otherwise boring room. There’s something about a black accent wall in a home office that has a subtle serious tone to it. Its a little encouragement that says “Its time to get sh*t done”.

Playful Modern Home Office

This boring white home office was saved by a stunning black accent wall. The fun artwork really stands out against the black feature wall. I for one would be happy to work from this modern eclectic home office.

Black Chalk Board Paint Accent Wall

OK this is a genius home office idea. Chalk board paint! It creates the perfect accent wall, and is a great place for writing notes, reminders and brainstorming ideas. Kids will love this too, check out the little drawings beneath the floating desk. Great Idea!

Black Book Shelves In A Home Office

OK wow. This is one of the best One Room Challenges I’ve seen. Chris from Just A Girl, painted her wall to wall bookshelves black (actually an IKEA hack btw). The result is a beautiful modern home office. And can we talk about her BOMB shelf styling? Girl’s got skills!

Small Corner Turned Home Office

This small home office is a great design solution to those dead corners. You know the ones. Weird spaces at the end of hallways, awkward kitchen corner nooks. Why not turn those dead corners into a functional office! This home office designed by Emmerson Grey Designs is a great example of that! This home office is in the middle of a kitchen/living room, but its visually separated by painting the back wall black. The black feature wall makes the office look like its own secluded area. What a neat interior design trick!

Bold Mid Century Masculine Office

This home office, designed by the Mid Century queen Emily Henderson, is a true masterpiece. The deep black accent wall is accentuated by a collage of black and white photos and pops of gold. Anyone else noticing that gold ALWAYS seems to work well with black? Its an easy choice if you’re struggling to make your black accent wall work in your home.

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Black Accent Wall Ideas For Your Bathroom

You guys know I love a well designed bathroom. Bathrooms are the perfect opportunity to let your personality shine! They should be fun and unique. I’m going to show you the best bathroom design ideas featuring a black accent wall. If you’re not digging the black vibe of these bathrooms, check out these 15 Awesome Tile Ideas For Your Bathroom. These bathrooms are filled with colorful inspiration!…Now, bring on the black!

Black Accent Wall In A Transitional Bathroom

A black accent wall in a bathroom can turn out stunning, but there are rules you MUST follow if you’re going to try this in your bathroom. First you need to make sure that your bathroom has TONS of natural light. The color black absorbs light, so to make sure your bathroom doesn’t end up feeling like a dungeon you need to have natural light flooding the space. Another thing you need to consider is contrast. This bathroom has both. Tons of natural light, and adequate contrast between the black feature wall, white tile, and marble counter top.

Cozy Bathroom With A Black Shiplap Wall

If you’re going for a cozy look, consider adding texture! Black can feel modern and impersonal, but when there is texture involved its a whole new story. The owners of this bathroom painted their rustic shiplap wall black, and it makes this room feel so cozy! I love that they paired it with a green vanity. Its completely unexpected but works so well! Who said black HAS to go with white? Throw some color in there!

Bold Luxury Guest Bathroom

Out of all these black accent wall rooms, this is hands down my favorite. I love so many things about this black accent walled bathroom. I can’t get enough of slanted ceilings, and that rich wood beam accentuates the angle in the most beautiful way. The DIY wall molding is a perfect backdrop for a rich black paint. This guest bathroom is brightened with a white ceiling, tile, and shower curtain. Oh, and I can’t forget to mention the plaid floor tile! A bold choice by Jenna Sue Design, but it paid off!

Black Modern Farmhouse Accent wall

I’m a huge fan of overloading bathrooms with tile. Its easy to clean and enhances pattern which is so important! This bathroom by Carpen Daughter is a great example of how much impact a black feature wall can have. I love that she chose a dark grout color. It enhances the painted black wall and ties the whole room together.

Modern Minimal Toilet Room

Black accent walls work well in small spaces too! The painted black wall behind the toilet in this modern minimal bathroom takes the eye to the back of the room and makes the room look bigger. What would normally be ‘dead space’ behind the toilet is now a focal point of the room.

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Black Accent Wall Ideas For Your Living Room

Living rooms are my favorite space to design and decorate. They should feel comfortable and relaxing, while encouraging connection and conversation with family and friends. If you’re having trouble making your living room ‘work’ try adding a black accent wall! A black wall will add drama and create a focal point if your living room lacks focus.

Black Boho Livingroom

The black wall in this living room makes a statement. Paired with a leather couch (I have the EXACT one and I love it) and a Moroccan rug, this accent wall creates a perfect backdrop. If you’re planning a large black accent wall in your home, I would plan on combining it with light toned oversize art. It will help to break up the wall and it will be less overpowering.

Painted Black Living Room Built In’s

This living room by The Craftberry Bush is making me feel all the cozy woodsy vibes. Can you feel it? The dramatic black painted built in’s and fireplace surround create a cozy vibe we all strive for in a living room. Remember how important contrast is when using black? The gold accents and round mirror, along with the woven baskets and wood logs create much needed contrast in this living room.

Hide your TV with a Black Wall

The biggest living room design challenge of the 21st century is what to do with the TV. It can be challenging to decorate a living room because the TV generally takes up prime real estate. In most cases it needs to be in the middle of the room so everyone can see it. Painting the wall behind the TV black is a genius idea. The TV will completely blend in and is no longer a huge eyesore.

Modern Eclectic Living Room

This modern eclectic living room by Brio Interior Design features a bold black accent wall. The brick fireplace, painted white, stands out and complements the white kitchen. When your kitchen is adjacent to the living room, painting a dark feature wall can help break up the space and act as a visual divide.

Transitional Living room with A Charcoal Black Feature Wall

One thing I’m loving just as much as a black feature wall is black window trims! Instead of trying to make windowpanes blend in with white trim, the new trend is accentuating them in black! Do you need anymore proof that black is trending? The black window trim in this living room designed by Jean Stoffer is paired with a painted black wall.