DIY A Stunning Accent Wall Out Of Pool Noodles For A Surprisingly Chic Look

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You can always count on an eye-catching bedroom accent wall idea to add personality to a room. The feature allows you to incorporate attractive elements into a single wall, making it easy to enhance the room's visual interest without renovating the entire space. Thankfully, there are plenty of easy DIY accent wall projects you can do in a weekend. The first step is to find inspiration and plan a wall that suits your taste and style. Sometimes, all it takes is a DIY that uses some fabric and pool noodles to create the stunning accent wall of your dreams.

If you're a fan of posh velvet decor, you'll appreciate the accent wall idea shared on TikTok by @lebeautyandrags. In the video, they glued pool noodles to a wall and covered them with velvet fabric. The result is an elegant decorative wall that adds color, texture, and coziness to the space. Though not an inexpensive project, the idea might be just what you need to add a dose of luxury to your space. It may also be possible to save money by using slightly different supplies (more on that soon) or choosing a smaller wall.

To start this DIY, glue pool noodles to a large piece of cardboard, then adhere the cardboard to your wall. The exact number of pool noodles you'll need depends on the size of your wall, but you can buy them in bulk from several retailers, such as these In the Swim Standard Pool Noodles from Walmart. You'll also need to trim the noodles to fill the entire height of the wall, which you can do with a craft or serrated kitchen knife. 

Next, use a caulk gun to stick the fabric to the top left corner, draping the rest over the wall and sticking it down with spray adhesive. A crowbar or flat metal item is helpful for tucking the fabric in between noodles, while Gorilla glue will adhere the fabric in crevices. Once you've covered the wall, use fabric scissors to trim the bottom and glue down excess fabric.

Note that you'll probably need to climb a ladder for this project in order to make sure that it covers the height of your wall. For a less strenuous option, cover the pool noodles with fabric right after you glue them to cardboard. This way, you can work on a flat surface (i.e., the floor). To make it more bespoke to your aesthetic, you can give this a whirl with different fabric materials. Try using cotton or linen for a more natural look. Or, if you want to use this in a kid's playroom, you could use a fun, durable fabric like ripstop nylon. However, you should avoid thick upholstery fabric, which might be too stiff to drape neatly over the pool noodles.