The cost of an accent wall varies depending on several factors, including the size of the wall, the design style, the materials used, and whether painting is included. All of these factor influence how long a project takes to complete.

Simple designs typically cost less, while more detailed layouts—such as geometric patterns—require more planning and installation time.

The best way to determine the cost for your project is to request a quote based on your specific wall(s) and the style you’re interested in.

Yes. Many homeowners know they want an accent wall but aren’t sure what style would work best in their space.

Design discussions typically include reviewing the room, the wall dimensions, the home’s style, and the look you’re hoping to achieve. From there, we can help recommend designs that will fit the space well.

Yes! Some homeowners prefer to handle painting themselves, while others prefer a completed project. Both options are common.

Keep in mind if you are planning to paint yourself, you likely are planning to use a brush and roller whereas we paint our wall projects with a sprayer for smooth, even finishes free of brush strokes and roller marks.

Yes! The best way to get started is to fill out the quote request form HERE.

This will give us a starting point to create a mockup and produce a quote or discuss additional/finer details if needed.

Many homeowners find accent walls to be one of the most impactful upgrades they can make to a room.

Compared to larger remodeling projects, feature walls are relatively inexpensive and quick to install but can dramatically change the feel of a space by adding depth, character, and a focal point.

When designed thoughtfully, accent walls tend to feel timeless rather than trendy.

Classic styles like picture frame moulding, board and batten, grid walls, or slat walls have been used in interior design for many years and continue to remain popular because they add architectural depth and texture to a space in a simple way.

Choosing the right design and color for the room helps ensure the wall continues to look great long term.

Professional installation provides a computer aided layout that plans for how to deal with light switches, outlets, vents, etc. as well as creating symmetry and/or balance in the design. Professional installation also includes knowledge about the best materials to use for look as well as your wallet. It also includes finishing details that help the wall look clean and built-in rather than pieced together. Installation requires many tools, including some nuanced tools that the typical homeowner would have to purchase for one time use. Some common mistakes DIYers often make include not replacing the existing baseboard with a proper baseboard to prevent design overhang, skipping the steps of spackling nail holes, and skipping the caulking of seams (or they caulk the seams, but do it poorly).

Typically we are scheduled 1-4 weeks out depending on our current work schedule.

The earlier ahead of time you can reach out helps ensure the project can be completed on a timeline that works best for you.

Projects typically take 2-5 days depending on wall size, style chosen, and whether painting is included.

One wall projects are typically 2-3 days. Entire room projects typically take 3-5 days.

The wall chosen for an accent wall should ideally be the one that naturally draws the eye when entering a room and serves as a focal point. This could be the wall behind the bed in a bedroom, the wall behind the sofa or the fireplace wall in a living room, or the wall opposite the doorway or behind the desk of an office depending on your office layout.

There are full height accent walls and half height accent walls (wainscoting, board and batten, beadboard, etc.). Avoid creating a full height accent wall in a small room like a powder bathroom. This is because you will not be able to get far enough away from the wall or walls to take in its effect and instead it will make the room feel crowded. Conversely, a half height accent wall works great in a small room like a powder room for a couple reasons. The first being that you are able to more easily take in the entire design when you are standing in the room because it doesn’t cover as much wall space. Second, its repeating pattern allows your mind to fill in the pattern anywhere you can’t see it, like behind the toilet or door. Keep in mind this advice is only valid for POWDER bathrooms (typically 5’ x 5’). FULL baths can be quite large in some homes and a full height accent wall may work great because you can stand far enough away from the wall that it does not feel overwhelming.

Start with the rooms that are most visible to others and most used by you like entryways, living rooms, dining room, powder room, offices (Maybe your office is near the main entrance or the accent wall is the backdrop to all your zoom meetings.) These rooms tend to be on your main floor. Once you’ve completed these projects, work your way down your list to projects in less visible spaces like your bedroom or a basement bathroom.

We run into this all the time and it’s no problem! Whenever we can, we design a layout to avoid these elements, but if they are unavoidable, we have a seamless way to incorporate them into the design.

Typically 3’-5’.

4’-5’ tall is typically used when a ceiling height is 9’-10’ tall and 3’-4’ tall is typically used when a ceiling height is 8’ tall. When considering the height, decide if you want to be able to hang anything above it like artwork or a mirror. If you do, what are the sizes of those items? The center of a wall hanging should be hung at eye level so make sure you will have enough space between the top of the wall treatment and your ceiling for what you plan to hang. Another consideration is to take a look at where your light switches are and whether you want the top of the wall design to be above or below the light switch. From my experience, clients typically choose either slightly above or slightly below the light switches. In summary, there is no hard and fast rule so decide what is best for your space!

This depends on the style of accent wall. In my opinion, the baseboard of geometric styles should be painted the color of the accent wall because the baseboard tends to feel like part of the accent wall design. In contrast, picture frame moulding does not contact the baseboard so the baseboard does not feel like part of the accent wall. Thus it looks great if you leave baseboard white to match the adjacent baseboards.

Take into account the size of the room when choosing the shade for your accent wall. In smaller rooms, lighter shades can make the space feel more open and spacious. In larger rooms, darker shades can create a sense of intimacy and coziness. Also, if you are looking for a more striking wall that pops, choose a color that greatly contrasts the adjacent walls. If you want to add variation and/or texture subtly, choose a color that is the same or only a few shades different than the adjacent walls.

Yes. Accent walls can be designed to work with tall ceilings or vaulted spaces.

These types of walls often create an opportunity for dramatic vertical designs that emphasize the height of the room.

Moving furniture and décor items away from the wall is helpful before installation begins. For larger furniture pieces, we can typically work with you to shift them as needed during the project. For one wall projects it’s nice to have about 4-6 feet in front of the wall to move around freely. For entire room projects, it’s ideal to move furniture and decor to another room or to the center of the room depending on the needs of the project. Protecting the surrounding space and maintaining a clean work area is always part of our process.

Accent wall installation generally produces minimal dust compared to larger renovation projects.

Most cutting is done outside, in the garage, or in controlled areas whenever possible. The work area is kept clean throughout the installation process and the work area is vacuumed upon completion.

Look for a contractor who specializes in trim work or accent wall installations. Reviewing past projects, reading customer reviews, and viewing examples of completed walls can help you get a sense of the craftsmanship and design quality.

Accent walls require careful layout planning and attention to detail, so experience with this type of work is important.

If you’re in the Twin Cities area, Vibe Feature Walls is a great option!

We install custom accent walls in homes throughout the Minneapolis–St. Paul area, including Minneapolis, St. Paul, Plymouth, Minnetonka, Edina, Maple Grove, and many other surrounding communities in the Twin Cities area.