TikTok's Stunning Accent Moon Wall Instantly Elevates The Look Of Any Home

If a room in your home is looking a bit drab or boring but you don't want to make a full commitment to a particular paint color or wallpaper, it may be time to consider an accent wall. There are tons of accent wall ideas out there that can give you a happy medium between plain, white walls and an overwhelming wash of color –– and there are so many great ways to make an accent wall beautiful and functional. For instance, @improvdiary on TikTok used a combination of paint, wood paneling, and creative lighting to make her half-moon mirror accent wall a gorgeous upgrade in her home.

To start creating @improvdiary's look, you can use pre-cut wood paneling or cut your own slats from plywood. This type of fluted wood paneling can also improve acoustics in your home because the small gaps between the wooden slats can cut off sound waves from reverberating throughout the room, so they're visually gorgeous and a great idea to create a more peaceful space. In addition to the wood fluting, @improvdiary also installed a backlit mirror, which can be purchased (try the NURCIX half-moon mirror on Amazon for $158) or DIYed by taking a circular mirror to any glass shop and having it custom cut. The finished look also includes some sconces or additional lighting, floating shelves, interior paint, and greenery for styling. You can choose any finish, paint color, or accessories to complete your own accent wall.

Tiktoker @improvdiary began by cutting, sanding, and staining her wood paneling for the wall. You can easily attach this sort of wood paneling using a strong adhesive like Liquid Nails (under $10 for a tube at Home Depot), screws, or nails, depending on your budget and the material of your walls. Keep in mind that if you use screws or nails, you might want to cover up those spots with wood filler and then apply a stain. After the wood paneling was complete, the TikToker painted the rest of the wall in a rich gray color before adding the final elements to bring the look together.

For the half-moon mirror, it appears that @improvdiary added lighting to a preexisting mirror by installing a strip of LED lights and attaching small squares of wood around the back of the mirror so it sticks out from the wall (allowing the glow of the lights to shine outward). Adding a backlit mirror to a room can also save energy because LEDs are a more energy-efficient light source.

The TikToker finished off the look of the accent wall by adding floating shelves, which are very affordable at stores like Amazon (try the Fixwal floating shelves at $26.99 for a set of four) and can come in a variety of colors. From there, you can style your shelves as you see fit. For example, this type of accent wall can also make a beautiful vanity area, a stunning entryway, or the perfect place to keep family photos, houseplants, or other items you want to keep on display in your home.