People either absolutely love or loathe the bold look, and interior designers are no different.

So, are accent walls a stylish, timeless, choice, or a dated home design decision?

Spoiler alert: all four of our designers agreed, and their take might surprise you.

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Amy Leferink ofInterior Impressions

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“Instead, abeautiful wallpaperin a small nook can create a chic moment in the space.”

A neutral earth toned bedroom with a natural texture, marble-look accent wall

Alvin Wayne Interiors

I think accent walls are a hundred percent chic.

“I also see an accent wall as an amazing tool for telling your story,” she continues.

“In my clients' homes (and my own!)

Fluted wood trim accent wall.

Desiree Burns Interiors

“I’m a firm believer in going bigger in the small spaces,” she adds.

A neutral, open South Asian-inspired living room with a terracotta limewash accent wall and a green wallpaper mural depicting the Gardens of Jaipur

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House of Chais

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Design by Ajai Guyot \ Photo by Ellie Lilistrom