When it comes to paint colors, green can convey an array of emotions: it can be electric or calming, moody or bright, and can complement many different spaces in your home. If you are painting an accent wall, a small room, or going wall-to-wall, there are plenty of ways to choose a shade and method that will best fit your aesthetic and design goals.
When adding a pop of color to your space, an accent wall will liven up a bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, hallway, office, and more. There are many creative ways to show off your favorite green hue, just take a look at these green accent wall ideas below.
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Wood Wainscoting Green Accent Wall
Design by Ajai Guyot / Photo by Ellie Lilistrom
Designer Ajai Guyot went for two pretty wall treatments for a client's guest bedroom makeover. Create a colorful accent by painting DIY wainscoting, a fun way to give any room some architectural character on a budget. This muted sage color from Behr is restful and timeless.
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Hallway Green Accent Wall
Placing an accent shade in a hallway may not be every homeowner's first thought, but this tropical renovation from Calimia Home is quite fun. A bright green juxtaposes white columns and white furnishings.
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Mixed Medium Accent Wall
While not your traditional accent wall, mixing mediums can be a unique way to show off your taste. This bathroom from Idaho-based Ashley Webb Interiors mixes green penny tile with pink-and-green wallpaper for a charming effect.
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Green Painted Bookshelf
Designer Desiree Burns transformed an 18th-century home in Rhode Island into a vibrant getaway. Original hardwood floors and an open-concept plan are met with contemporary and colorful design choices like a bold green bookcase.
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Two-Toned Green Accent Wall
This Seattle home from Jessica Nelson Design includes painting wainscotting and similarly painted walls—a sophisticated bathroom scheme that is easy to recreate.
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Bold Green Accent Wall
This Pacific Northwest bedroom includes the right touch of color with an evergreen accent wall. Neutral bedding and curtains makes the color pop.
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Art-Filled Green Accent Wall
This living room includes elaborate art, a plush chair, and walls in a luxe dark blue-green—specifically, The Green Hour from Dunn Edwards, the brand's 2018 color of the year. Picking a paint color? Draw inspiration from favorite art, textiles, or furniture.
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Moody Green Accent Wall
@mrorlandosoria / Instagram / Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp
Designer Orlando Soria went for a rich green paint from Clare for one of the guest bedrooms at his Yosemite rental cabin. Searching for the right shade? Embrace a room's natural light and choose brighter shades for a light space and darker hues for naturally moody quarters.
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Dynamic Green Accent Wall
This dynamic living room from designer Erin Willamson has a bevy of colors from a red Moroccan rug to a teal accent wall to glistening artwork. When deciding on a color palette, opt for your accent wall color first, then look to the color wheel for inspiration: red, pink, and orange are great complements to blues and greens.
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Corner Accent Wall
Design by Ashley Webb Interiors
Don't overlook the pantry. An otherwise neutral kitchen got an unexpected dash of color with verdant cabinetry.
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Treescape Green Accent Wall
Design by Emily Henderson / Photo by Sara Liggoria-Tramp
In lieu of a traditional painted accent wall, Emily Henderson added a colorful focal point to this bedroom wall with treescape scene wall art. Create a memorable moment with one-of-a-kind art.
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Color Blocked Blue-Green Accent Wall
Design by Priscilla Frost / Styled by Emily Henderson / Photo by Sara Liggoria-Tramp
How do you turn a teen's room into a fun hangout? Color. Carve out a cozy desk with blue-green paint like in this design.
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Forest Green and Gold Accent Wall
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Tile and wallpaper are a win-win, especially in forest green. Gold hardware, a gold mirror, and Art Deco-inspired patterns are a clear formula for a beautiful bathroom.
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Green-Gray Accent Wall
Designer Rebecca Rollins added depth to this bedroom with a green-gray accent wall. Round out the room with wood, black, neutrals, and gold.
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Reading Nook Accent Wall
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Unsure where to paint an accent wall? Pick your favorite green color and curate a reading nook. It's simple to achieve and the relaxing green color will work for a range of design aesthetics.
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Light Green Accent Wall
Light green is a great accent for a bunk room. Outline with white paint and complement the walls in cool green. A blush pink Roman shade adds to the look.
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Green Patterned Accent Wall
Instead of a solid green accent wall, add a pattern with white stripes like in this bedroom from Gray Space Interiors. You can do this easily with wallpaper, and it's one way to include color without it overwhelming the rest of your design.
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Wallpapered Green Accent Wall
While all-over wallpaper is a wonderful look, it can have just as much impact as a single accent wall. Make it a feature with mirrors, a console, and other decorative objects.
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Green Built-ins Accent Wall
The British do it best when it comes to pattern and color as shown in this bedroom from Studio Peake. Unsure where to accent with color? Built-ins are the ideal vehicle.
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Medium-Toned Green Accent Wall
Medium-toned green works well in this blushing bedroom from blogger A Beautiful Mess. Can't decide on a color palette? Pick one main shade, plus a few that won't compete with it.
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Two-Toned Green Accent Wall
This two-tone blue-green bedroom matches in both paint and textiles. Shades of green and blue are a no-brainer when it comes to pairing.
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Olive Accent Wall
Framing the door and door frame is a gorgeous design element like in this home from Light and Dwell, and turns an architectural feature into an accent wall of sorts. Keep it neutral with olive paint.
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Breakfast Room Green Accent Wall
Orange-red and green go hand-in-hand in this high-end breakfast room from Maestri Studio. Want to brighten a space? Pick a funky wallpaper, a reflective fixture, and white table.
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Green Accent Wall With Gold Hardware
London designers at House Nine Design Studio chose an organic hue for a lakeside project living room. A light green bookshelf is a great fit alongside gold hardware.
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Green Plaster Accent Wall
Instead of traditional paint, pick plaster for a tactile treatment for any room. This cozy living room from Light and Dwell features a timeless approach.
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Green Mural Accent Wall
Instead of painting a solo accent wall, prioritize a scene with a traditional mural like in this dining room from designer Leah O'Connell.
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Tranquil Bathroom Accent Wall
A shade of light gray-green paint is the ideal choice for this bathroom. Accent your home's unique woodwork or DIY some drama.
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Light Green Accent Wall
Light green is always in for peaceful bathrooms. Can't choose just one wall? Bathe the space in color and create a design moment with wainscotting.
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Punchy Pink and Green Accent Wall
Pink and green are the stars of this bedroom. While the bedroom features a wallpaper accent wall, the other walls feature a punchy green.
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Green Subway Tile Accent Wall
Design by Max Humphrey and Beebe Skidmore / Photo by Kaitiln Greene
Long subway-style green tiles look crisp and pretty in the bathroom refresh from Oregon-based designer Max Humphrey. A colored bathroom tile is always a good spot to infuse color.
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Warm Green Accent Wall
A small office automatically feels warm with dark green paint. Designer Malcolm Simmons chose this inviting color and paired it with a black door and vintage pieces.
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Retro Green Tile Accent Wall
Sara Ligorria-Tramp for Emily Henderson Design
Who doesn't love a retro tile? Photographer Sara Liggoria-Tramp refreshed her parent's bathroom with Topiary Green, a mint green from Sherwin-Williams.
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Is green a good color for an accent wall?
Green is an excellent color for an accent wall, and can be used in a range of different spaces, like bedrooms, living rooms, bathrooms, and even kitchens. Green can evoke feelings of relaxation and being in nature, making it a great choice for your home.
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What goes with a green accent wall?
Many colors go with green accent walls, from blush pinks to deep blues, and even gold accents. Just make sure you are choosing a good match for the shade of green you are using for your accent wall.