22 Navy Blue Accent Wall Ideas

Navy blue accent walls can add the perfect dash of character and style to any room. These accent walls aren't just for the dining room or living room—they would be a great addition to the bedroom, the kitchen, and the bathroom. Keep reading to check out 22 of our favorite navy blue accent wall ideas—you're bound to find one for any space.

Use It in the Basement

A moody navy blue accent wall is the perfect paint color pick for this dark and cozy basement. Use it in home theaters or game rooms for an elegant, tone-setting touch.

Add Cabinetry

Adding cabinetry or built-ins to your space? Consider painting them navy blue for an accent wall look that will work alongside whatever style your home may be.

Pair It With a View

When placed near large windows, accent walls can complement the one-of-a-kind view outside. That's what Louis Duncan-He did in this dining room—the navy accent wall highlights the distant blue peaks in the window nearby.

Create the Look With Fabric

To create a navy blue accent look without the permanence, use fabric. Navy blue curtains, be they on windows, walls, or beds, can provide a similar effect to navy blue paint, with the bonus of the softness of fabric.

Paint Your Cabinets

Accent walls can be more than just wall paint, especially in the kitchen. Consider painting a wall of cabinets navy blue to get a similar accent wall look but with a more space-appropriate twist.

Show Off Your Built-Ins

Make the most of your home's unique built-ins by highlighting them with navy blue paint. This will create an accent wall effect that will make your beautiful built-ins look all the more picturesque.

Use Wallpaper

Use wallpaper for your navy blue accent wall instead of paint. Navy wallpaper can add more character and style than paint, and using it on just the accent wall, rather than papering the entire room, can be the more budget-friendly choice too.

Add One to Your Home Office

Your home office is the perfect place for a navy blue accent wall. Navy blue feels stylish while still looking professional, making a great Zoom background for your next all-hands meeting. Pair it with complementary wall art for a winning look.

Paint the Back of Your Lower Cabinets

Want to create an accent wall look in your small kitchen? Try painting the back of the cabinetry navy blue for a similar look. This is a great way to add style and personality to an often-forgotten space and helps distinguish your small kitchen.

Pair It With Gold

Navy blue accent walls are often only as good as the colors paired with them. Here, designer Erin Williamson paired her navy blue accent wall with golden wall art, and the result is picture-perfect. The two colors complement each other well, making the wall and the art look all the better.

Make It Maximalist

Just because your navy blue wall is an accent wall doesn't mean you can't give it a more maximalist touch too. We love the gallery wall and decor look in the space above by Emily Henderson Design. Nearby, the gauzy white curtains soften the room and ensure it doesn't feel too cluttered.

Make Your Ceiling the Accent

Who says the wall is the only place you can accent? Instead, why not accent the ceiling? This unconventional look brings a unique touch to any space and works incredibly well with all shades of blue, including navy. This blue ceiling creates an open-sky effect and brings a little of the outside indoors.

Add Matching Decor

Do you want to ensure your navy blue accent wall really pops? Pair it with decor and linens in your space that are also navy blue. We love the almost-but-not-quite pattern matching Erin Williamson Design achieved in the bedroom above, as it makes the wallpapered navy blue accent wall look cohesive and eye-catching.

Pair It With Cream

Another nice color pairing for your navy blue accent wall is cream. This cozy off-white adds a touch of softness to the formal navy blue and will make your accent wall stand out all the more. You can incorporate cream through wall art, furniture, or even carpet.

Use a Wall That Stands Out

If you're trying to decide which wall in your space should become the accent wall, look for a spot with features that already set it apart. For example, in the room above by Emily Henderson Design, the arch in this dining room wall makes it the perfect candidate for a navy blue accent.

Use Pre-Framed Walls

Another way to choose the perfect accent wall for your pop of navy blue is to look for walls that are already "framed." Look for those directly in your line of sight from a prominent part of your home or behind a wall cutout. This will ensure your navy blue accent wall feels natural and intentional.

Use Nearly-Black Navy

To create an extra elegant navy blue accent wall, pick a blue that's as dark as you can find. The nearly black color will add a moody and one-of-a-kind touch wherever it's added.

Make It Monochrome

Navy blue accent walls can be paired with other shades of blue on the wall for a playful, stylish, monochrome look. We love the navy blue wallpaper in the hallway above from Studio Peake paired with the teal cabinetry.

Use It in Vintage Homes

Navy blue accent walls are a great addition to homes with a cozy vintage style. The timeless color works just as well with decor from the 1910s as it does the 2010s, and it's mood-setting without being too overwhelming, ensuring any stunning vintage pieces can still be the focal point of your space.

Paint Your Entertainment Center

For an unusually stylish entertainment center look, paint the wall that your TV and any accompanying storage sits upon. Not only will this be a great centerpiece, but it will also help your black TV screen look a little less void-ish.

Make a Bathroom Accent Wall

Despite their small size, bathrooms can have accent walls too. But you may need to get creative with the material. If you're using tile in your bathroom, consider switching the color from white or cream to navy blue for a rich and elegant accent wall look. Want to amp up the wow factor? Use glass or glossy tile rather than matte.

Use Wall Art

If you want to create a navy blue accent wall in a pinch, use wall art. The key here is to use a simple piece full of navy blue, like the one Emily Henderson Design used in the playroom above. Art that's too busy will still look great, but it will have less of an accent wall effect.

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