Home design pros say that when incorporating an accent wall, “Do it with intention or don’t do it at all,” Gilmore says. This means really focusing on amping up a room’s visual interest.

SOMETIMES a room simply falls flat. Many villainous elements can leave a space feeling snoozy, from blah builder-grade “boob lights” on a rental’s ceiling to a dull blank wall in your ...

This lived-in, layered style leans toward maximalism and should look like the design evolved over time By Tracy Kaler Originally Published June 11, 2025, 7:10 am EST | Mansion Global Save ...