9 Spaces With Gorgeous Ombre Walls

Create Ombre Shelves

These shelves, captured by photographer, interior designer, and artist Nicole Cohen, are anything but boring. In gradual shades of peach that move into orange, each shelf represents its own section of the ombre rainbow, making these ceramic pieces the stars of the show.

Ombre Shelves by Nicole Cohen

Wake Up Classic Interiors

Even old-school, traditional spaces can get a little boost thanks to some paint and ombre effects. In this sitting room spotted by textile designer Chanee Vijay, ombre takes a respectful, classic turn in shades of taupe and mauve, accentuating the crown molding and patterned walls throughout. Although antique at its roots, the space now looks decidedly modern.

Ombre Sitting Room by Chanee Vijay

Put a Sunset on Your Wall

For a fresh and fun look, portray the vibrancy of a sunset on your bedroom wall. Kasie Barton has done this on her bedroom wall, bathed in pinks, yellows, and whites. A sea-green bed adds another jolt of color. Who needs to go to the beach if this is what your bedroom looks like?

Ombre Bedroom Wall by Kasie Barton

Make Black Accents Pop

An ombre accent wall can do a lot for a room, including making design elements stand out. If you choose a dark color for your ombre wall, you can match it with black accents that will pop. In this bedroom styled by Emma Fishman, the moody blue hues of the ombre wall are in perfect harmony with the black details, exemplified through wall art, pendant light and black patterning in the linens.

Stylist: Emma Fishman / Photographer: Lizzie Orme / Decorating Shoot for Homestyle magazine

Black Accents Ombre Bedroom by Emma Fishman

Enhance Wall Art

The embroidery hoop wall art hung by photo stylist Anuschka Odau looks even prettier set against an ombre accent wall. In this case, two very different colors, pink and green, surprisingly work flawlessly next to one another, and instead of the tried-and-true ombre pattern, bottom to top, this wall’s ombre goes from side to side. This styling goes to show that creating an ombre wall is a creative venture—go wild!

Embroidery Hoop Wall Art and Ombre Walls by Anuschka Odau

Spotlight Shelf Décor

Unique décor objects are even more noteworthy when juxtaposed against an ombre wall. Designer and illustrator Flavia Cabrera has done just that in this shot from her home, in which blacks, grays, and whites punctuate objects on a shelf—books, a potted plant, and small treasures.

Bookshelf Against an Ombre Wall by Flavia Cabrera

Opt for Subtlety

An ombre wall doesn’t need to be swathed in dark colors or obvious distinctions to be noticeable. Here, Caroline of her interior styling website Nine Green Bottles makes pastel shades look dreamy and modern, with a very light green ombre wall, jugs filled with pink water and a piece of whimsical artwork.

Pastel Ombre Shades by Nine Green Bottles

Go Gray for Drama

Or, if you’re on the other side of the spectrum, perhaps you’re drawn toward accent walls covered in dark colors. That’s the preference displayed by Brittany of @ourfortknox, seen here in her living room. Hazy grays and blacks work together to set a dramatic tone, which is pleasantly-unexpected in a breezy, bohemian space.

Hazy Gray Ombre Walls by Brittany of @ourfortknox

Bring Visual Interest to a Minimal Room

An ombre wall is an excellent option for a minimalist homeowner. Since it carries enough of its visual impact, there’s no need to hang wall art or include other décor items. This is showcased well in this dining room covered in wallpaper created by The Detroit Wallpaper Co. A table with simple décor items, chairs, a light, and an ombre accent wall is all that this room needs.

Ombre Walls in Dining Room by The Detroit Wallpaper Co.