There’s nothing worse then renter-white walls. That dingy, dirty white that’s not quite cream but not quite white either. But there’s an easy way to fix it – add an accent wall and nobody will notice the rest of the walls! Here are twenty renter-friendly accent wall ideas that won’t damage your walls (or they can be easily fixed when you move). Click through to read on. Â Â
Zero Damage Accent Wall Ideas
These first few ideas will cause no damage to your apartment walls whatsoever!
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1. Washi Tape Polka Dots – Let’s start with a crazy easy one… simply place strips of tape on waxed paper and then cut circles out of them! Get the tutorial here. [Photo: Fellow Fellow]
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2. Decal Wall – Removable wall decals are another great way to add some personality to a wall. [Photo: Inspired By This]
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3. Removable Temporary Wallpaper – This gorgeous floral wallpaper can be easily removed once you leave your rental. Buy it here. [Photo: Wallflora]
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4. Vinyl “Wallpaper” – This person cut crosses out of black vinyl to create a bold geometric accent wall. Learn more here. [Photo: Cuckoo 4 Design]
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5. Metallic Tape Accent Wall – There’s a great product out there called metalized polyester film tape which can be stuck to the wall in any pattern your heart desires. Check out the tutorial here. [Photo: Design Fixation]
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6. Removable Wall Tiles – These fun geometric wall tiles are removable, so you can bring them with you to your next apartment. Check ’em outhere. [Photo: What Is Blik]
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7. Fabric Wall Covering – Believe it or not, you can attach fabric to the wall using starch. Learn how here. [Photo: Apartment Therapy]
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Re-Paintable Accent Wall Ideas
These accent walls will need to be painted over before you move out… so worth it though!
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8. Textured Mural – Give sponge painting a modern edge by creating a textured ombrĂ© accent wall. See it here. [Photo: Daily Dream Decor]
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9. Painted Architectural Details – This person could have painted the whole wall black, but instead chose to be a bit more creative. Check it out here. [Photo: Domino]Â
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10. Layered Stripe Accent Wall Ideas – This eye-catching wall is made simply with paint and tape… so all you’ll have to do is paint over it once you move! Get the tutorial here. [Photo: Dream A Little Bigger]
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11. Stenciled Wall – This beautiful wall looks like wallpaper, but it’s actually made with two different finishes of the same paint color (high gloss and matte). Read more here. [Photo: Kristen F. Davis Designs]
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12. Confetti Wall – This bold accent wall is made by taping off confetti shaped pieces and then painting within those areas. Check out the directions here. [Photo: Rain On A Tin Roof]Â Â
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13. Sharpie Wall – Yep, this fun look was done with Sharpie markers. Head on over here to read more about the process. [Photo: Vintage Revivals]
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Easily Fixable Ways to Create an Accent Wall
These walls will require a bit of repair before moving out, but nothing more than patching some holes.
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14. Plywood Geometric Wall – If you’re into woodworking, this could be a fun one for you. Simply pry the wood off when you move and fill the nail holes with spackle. Get the tutorial here. [Photo: Reality Daydream]
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15. Ribbon Wall – This one can be done by stretching ribbon in diamond shapes and securing with thumbtacks. [Photo: BHG]
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16. Herringbone Accent Wall – Again, this one takes a bit more effort… but it looks so beautiful! Check out the how-to here. [Photo: The Caldwell Project]
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17. Corrugated Metal Accent Wall – This corrugated metal is normally used for roofs, but it looks great behind the sofa here. [Photo: K & Co. Antiques]
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18. Grasscloth Striped Accent wall – Cover beams in grasscloth and nail them to the wall… so pretty! [Photo: Via Homedit]
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19. Framed Wallpaper – Frame up large pieces of wallpaper (or fabric, wrapping paper, etc.) and hang them on the wall. [Photo: Inspired By This]
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20. Faux Brick Wall – This one takes a bit more effort, but it it looks so great once it’s finished! Check out the tutorial here. [Photo: Design Asylum]
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