An accent wall is any wall in a room designed differently from the others, including the ceiling. The purpose of an accent wall is to stand out from the others, draw the eye to an area, or give the “wow factor” - literally making your guests walk in and say “Wow, that’s beautiful.”
Accent walls can be created with paint, stencil, or color, but if you really want to stand apart, consider some of the following finish carpentry designs:
- Shiplap
- Board and batten
- Wainscoting
- Raised or flat paneling
- Beadboard
- Picture frames
- Ceiling paneling
But what you do with each of these is nearly endless.
You can install shiplap vertically, horizontally, at an angle, or in a herringbone style; take the board and batten half way up the wall, 3/4’s, or all the way to the ceiling; opt for simple or ornate picture frames; you can add any type of design you’d like - from simple to geometric - to your accent wall design.
(The best place for examples and to find what you love is Pinterest. Check out our Pinterest board for accent walls here.)
Sadly, the industry is saturated with accent wall installers who just don’t do the quality of work you deserve. Here’s what we’re often hired to come in and fix:
- Visible joints and nail holes: While much of this is taken care of by the painters, some installers just don’t have the attention to detail required for finish carpentry, which make it difficult, time-consuming, or even impossible to hide imperfections.
- Poor measurements and lopsided designs: Asymmetrical looks great when it’s done on purpose (and well). But when it happens because your Las Vegas carpenter didn’t “measure twice, cut once” or they installed your accents unevenly, it just looks cheap.
- Securing the accent walls properly: The last thing anyone wants is the trim on the walls coming loose. This is especially important if you have heavy traffic, kids, animals, or are in an area where people may lean on the wall.
- Attention to details: Knowing how to install your accent wall seamlessly around windows, vents, baseboards, door trim, crown molding, outlets, etc takes a perfectionist’s eye and a lot of experience.
- Living with the mess for too long: Living in a construction zone can be a headache. Making sure your installers are swift is important, but ensuring they aren’t cutting any corners to get the job done fast is crucial. (We also make sure to minimize any dust or debris throughout your entire project.)
- Your Las Vegas accent wall installers ghosting and not finishing the job: This is the most frustrating. If a contractor ever takes your money and disappears before finishing the job to your 100% satisfaction, be sure to file complaints with the NV Contractors Board. Then contact us and we'll help you get it done right.
I pride myself on a company that is known for doing things differently than all the nightmare contractors you’ve probably heard of (or had the misfortune to work with yourself - let me apologize on behalf of the industry).
Here's how we're different:
- We are known for minimizing the construction zone so your home isn’t a disaster while we work by working outside, sweeping up inside and out to avoid tracking dust around, laying down floor protectant where needed, and cleaning up as we go.
- We also ensure your neighbors are happy and we’re not disturbing them either.
- We do fast work without the common mistakes less experienced (or less caring) installers can make, making sure we leave you with a perfectly finished product (or fixing it for free should it ever not be right).
- And we work closely with you throughout the process, from talking you through any questions, sharing design ideas, and most definitely making sure you’re happy from start to finish
But most importantly, we are experts in the field of Finish Carpentry.
Meaning you don’t just get it done right; you get it done PERFECTLY and the FIRST time, saving you not only frustrations, but also time and money.
Wondering what the process looks like, from bid to completion?
First, you give us a call or send an email. I’ll go over your project with you by phone to get a rough idea of what you’re wanting to create in your home or business. I’ll ask you some questions to make sure we're the right people for your job, and answer any you have as well.
Next, I’ll use any measurements you can give me (even rough ones), as well as any photos you might have, to give you a ballpark of what your project would likely cost, barring anything I can’t see over the phone.
If that ballpark sounds good to you, our next step will be to schedule a time to come out to you to get exact measurements and discuss materials with you. I will look for any potential design elements we need to address, can answer any further questions you have, walk you through your options, and use these details to get you an exact cost for your accent wall project.
Your final bid is guaranteed for 30 days and is exactly what you pay, not a penny more (unless there are major changes or additions to the project).
Meaning you’ll know exactly what to budget for your project and won’t get hustled for more.
From there, you can make your deposit which will allow me to get your accent wall material ordered and get your install on the schedule with me and my team.
We will give you start and end times each day, will notify your neighbors of how to let us know if there are any issues (like parking or debris that the wind carries into their yard), and I and my small team will arrive on time to install your custom accent wall.
We set up our tools outside and get started on your project right away. If we encounter any decisions or concerns, we'll let you know immediately and help you through the decision-making process with expert perspectives.
How long your accent wall installation will take will vary based on the size of your project. The biggest chunk of our time is in setting up. After that the project goes pretty swiftly. To give you an idea of what to expect:
- A single wall usually takes about 1 day
- A dining room ceiling takes about 1 day
- We've done a complex geometric wall design, plus flooring and baseboard in a master bedroom and bathroom in under 3 days total (the green geometric wall image at the top of this page)
We will give you a time estimate for your own accent wall installation when we submit your final bid. (I like to overestimate this, so that you're never left waiting on us, but we're done ahead of schedule 95% of the time.)
Once the job is complete, we'll do a final walkthrough with you to get your approval and make sure you love everything. The remainder of your invoice is due upon completion of the job.
This is up to you, your budget, and the work you'd like done (vs done yourself), but here’s what we can include:
- Moving furniture and/or clearing space for the job*
- The accent wall material and everything needed to install it
- Careful demo and/or removal of existing wall elements
- Perfectionist level quality and timely installation of your accent wall
- Prep for your painter, if you or they prefer
Some people might have their materials already and we will happily work with them whenever possible. But most people prefer to pick their material out and have us order it. It’s often cheaper if we do the ordering through our contractor accounts, and we don’t charge any markup when we do. There may be delivery charges to consider from the suppliers though.
We can refer you to a painter if you don’t have one yourself, and we can supply the bid with the paint prep separate from your other accent wall costs if you’re not yet sure you’ll need it.
*Although we’re obviously extremely careful, accidents do happen when moving furniture and we are not liable for damage done. It also saves you money if you prefer to do this yourself.
I work directly with wholesalers to get you the best price on materials possible.
When we meet for your final quote, I’ll bring options and ideas for you to choose what you prefer (and can offer my professional opinion based on your space and budget as well).
If you prefer to supply your own material, I’m happy to take a look at it to ensure we can work with it (we usually can).
There are no additional charges or markup for your accent wall materials, ordering, pickup, delivery, etc.
The cost to install your accent wall(s) depends on several variables:
- The size of the accent wall
- The intricacies of your design
- The type of material needed (this price is set by our wholesale suppliers; we don’t add any markup but prices have changed dramatically since 2020 and are subject to future changes)
To give you a rough ballpark of what to expect for your accent wall installation services:
- A 100 sq ft laundry room with horizontal shiplap would cost roughly $800+
- A 15x10 board and batten wall would start at $1200+
- A 15x15 dining room ceiling paneling might start at $1800+
To get an exact quote for your job, you can contact me here to get started with your own accent wall project.
EXAMPLES OF OUR ACCENT WALLS
