Bunk beds are such a practical upgrade to your home if you have kids, host many guests or slumber parties, or if you have a rental home. They are a stunning built-in feature to a bedroom and can really be a focal piece that can add value to your home or rental. Bunk beds are such a great space saving option as well and leave so much room for activities (of course I had to make a Step Brothers joke here)! In some cases, you can even add in storage drawers into the design of the stairs or underneath the beds. In one of my most recent bunk bed projects, we added in a cubby for each bed with its own switch to operate an individual wall sconce, a receptacle for charging electronics, and a shelf space to use as a nightstand. There are so many wonderful designs out there to inspire your next project. Here are a few of my favorites!
Designing Your Feature Wall
There are so many ways to make a statement in your home. One of my favorite methods to add drama to a space is to include a feature wall. An accent wall brings attention to a focal area through texture and visual interest while making a space feel open and inviting. When it comes to materials, there are many to choose from to make a wall ‘pop’. Here are just a few of my front-runners.
Brick
Exposed, painted, or white-washed brick are all great options for an industrial look.
Quartz
Quartz or natural stone is a fabulous feature for a kitchen wall to make a timeless statement.
Stone
Stone is a great material to add to a focal wall to create an earthy, natural texture.
Built-Ins
Built-in cabinetry adds dimension and color to a focal wall in your living room, bedroom or office.
Paint
While I don’t often recommend large accent painted walls, in the right setting they can really be a nice feature.
Concrete
Concrete accent walls are a sleek and modern way of adding subtle texture to a space.
Metal
If you really want to make a powerful statement, metal accent walls add visual interest to a space, almost becoming a piece of art on the wall.
Artwork
If you want something less permanent in your space, try a collage art wall with lots of dimension and composition.
Tile
A feature wall of tile is perfect for a kitchen or bathroom because it not only adds in color or pattern, but it also protects the walls from splashing water.
Wallpaper
Wallpaper has really changed over the years and the new patterns and textures they have now really add dimension and the prints are much more contemporary.
Wood
Raw or reclaimed wood have been all the rage lately as an accent wall in modern farmhouse and rustic designs.
Moulding
Painted geometric moulding or horizontal shiplap are popular accent choices because you can create patterns and use different colors to bring in dimension.