Leave Wallpaper In The Past And Try A Sleek Alternative For A Stunning Accent Wall

When it comes to making a room pop, nothing does it better than an accent wall. An element that has proven its lasting impact on interior design, accent walls liven up your home by contributing dimension, texture, color, and depth. Often enhanced with the help of paint, murals, or wallpaper, an accent wall is a versatile and visually striking design solution.

However, designers are predicting that wallpapered accent walls will be stepping out of the limelight in 2025, giving way instead to trends like textured wall coverings. Instead of abandoning your accent wall plans, though, why not evolve? Tiktoker @neatly.living took the road less traveled by using luxury vinyl planks to line not just his accent wall, but a portion of his ceiling as well. He also added painted trim along its sides, further emphasizing the room's ceiling height and drawing the eye upwards. This accent wall is a great way to make use of any extra wood or paint from previous projects and creates a stunning backdrop for any furniture or artwork.

The luxury vinyl planks our TikToker used to create his accent wall are more rigid and durable than standard vinyl flooring, feature a click-lock system for assembly, and possess an authentic, high-end look. They are available in home improvement stores, or you can easily find products like these Lucida Surfaces Luxury Vinyl Flooring Tiles on Amazon.

First, prep your surface by lightly sanding it to ensure a smooth base for the planks. Secure the planks using a high-quality adhesive that is compatible with luxury vinyl planks, like this Lucida Surfaces CoreBond Pro-Grade Solvent Free Vinyl Flooring Pressure Sensitive Adhesive. You may want to use a stud finder to locate studs to nail planks into where you can; this will help keep the others firmly in place. Remember to orient your planks to emphasize the room's layout: a horizontal pattern will give the illusion of a wider room, while vertically oriented planks do the same for the room's height. Vertical planks can be enhanced by extending them along the ceiling to create an inverted L form, which will deliver a dramatic, heightened effect.

With your planks securely in place, you may want to add decorative details to make your accent wall even more of a statement piece. You can DIY a box molding around the edges of the planks, frame them with a painted border, or trim them with a strip of wallpaper for contrast. Consider hanging a pendant light from the ceiling planks to brighten up the space, or add sconces alongside the accent wall for a cozy, low-light effect.