No matter the nursery design style, the nursery walls present an inviting surface area for a stunning feature wall. A nursery accent wall is a great way to create a focal point and add dimension as well as personality. Here, we'll look at the most stunning nursery accent wall colors to ensure your feature wall sings out.
So you've decided to create a nursery accent wall with shiplap, wood trim, batten, and board, or perhaps just leave it flat. Then comes the next hurdle-finding a nursery accent wall color that makes a statement in the space. While painting a wall is an easy and affordable way to update a space- picking a color can be challenging.
Color is one of the more powerful visual tools- so the color you pick for the nursery accent wall can instantly transform the mood of the nursery. A nursery accent wall allows you to go bolder and more daring than you might when painting all the walls.
Take a look at our top nursery accent wall colors and be inspired to give your nursery a beautiful backdrop!
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TOP NURSERY ACCENT WALL COLORS TO DECORATE YOUR SPACE
1. SOFT WARM GRAY
This nursery accent wall is painted in a soft, warm grey to create a gorgeous backdrop with subtle color and texture. The creamy fabrics, decor, and warm wood furnishings work beautifully with the warm grey accent wall. Some warm grays we love include Benjamin Moore Classic Gray and Farrow and Ball Cornforth White with warm undertones.
2. BLACK
Go with a black nursery accent wall color to create a nursery with impact and a moody backdrop. Black is a powerful shade-it can be intimidating to decorate with black, but when done right can result in a sophisticated nursery with drama and interest.
3.SAGE GREEN
Need a nursery accent wall color that's soft, feels neutral, and versatile? Get inspired by this sage green nursery accent wall that's soothing, calming, and oh-so-pretty! A paint color such as Sherwin Williams Halcyon Green or Clary Sage soft and inviting sage green colors for the nursery accent wall.
4. DEEP NAVY BLUE
Consider a deep navy blue to dress up your nursery accent wall. A gorgeous navy blue lends a timeless, sophisticated, rich, and even evocative look to the nursery. Benjamin Moore Hale Navy and Old Navy are our favorites for a statement nursery wall.
5. BOLD GREEN
Take a look at this nursery accent wall featuring a bold green color that's saturated, impactful, and vibrant. The green paint color creates a sense of depth, adds drama, and sets the tone of the nursery. Some favorite green nursery paint colors include Benjamin Moore Green Bay and Sherwin Williams Hunt Club.
6. DUSTY ROSE
Give your nursery the perfect backdrop by painting the nursery accent wall a dusty rose. Dusty rose hues can give warmth, depth, charm, and refinement to the baby's nursery. Here, the Sherwin Williams Cabbage Rose nursery accent wall steals the show.
7.TAN
Use tan hues when painting your nursery accent wall to provide an enveloping warmth and earthiness. This beautiful nursery accent wall features Sanderling by Behr - a medium light tan with hints of pink and brown. This beautiful tone is earthy and grounding, giving the nursery a warm and inviting feel.
8.BLUE-GRAYS
Blue-Gray shades are a perennial favorite for the nursery accent wall- bringing a calming and elegant touch to the space. The Behr Teton Blue nursery accent wall sings in this baby's room.
9. TERRA COTTA
Infuse your nursery accent wall with a burst of energy by choosing terra cotta, rust, or burnt orange shades. Farrow and Ball Red Earth is a gorgeous terra cotta shade that adds warmth to a space. Or, go with a myriad of similar hues as in this nursery.
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