See our full painting services for Manhattan and Brooklyn homes.Accent walls are a great way to add personality—but choosing the wrong wall can make a room feel unbalanced. The Best Walls for an Accent Wall Usually, the best accent wall is: The first wall you see when entering the room A wall with architectural interest (fireplace, headboard wall) A wall without too many doors or windows Walls to Avoid Accent walls often don’t work well on: Walls with multiple doors Very shor