Wall Treatments
Feature Wall
Feature walls are designed as primary focal points through distinctive treatment—often more elaborate than simple accent walls. While accent walls might simply be a different color, feature walls typically incorporate dimensional elements, special materials, or architectural details.
The term implies intention and investment beyond a paint color change. Feature walls might include built-in shelving, applied molding, specialty materials, or integrated lighting—elements that transform walls into design statements.
Key Characteristics
- ✓Primary room focal point
- ✓More elaborate than accent walls
- ✓Often dimensional elements
- ✓Architectural integration
- ✓Design investment
- ✓Defines room character
Types & Variations
Wood plank feature wall
Stone/brick feature wall
Built-in shelving wall
3D panel feature wall
Backlit feature wall
Works Well With These Styles
Placement & Usage Tips
Feature walls work best in rooms with clear sightlines where the treatment can be appreciated. Consider how the feature wall relates to furniture arrangement and traffic flow.
💡 Pro Tip
Feature walls should relate to room function—a media wall in a living room, a headboard wall in a bedroom. The feature should feel purposeful rather than decorative for its own sake.