DIY Slat Walls Ideas to Make This Weekend!

The once popular “retro 70’s style” wood panel accent wall is making a comeback in a bIG way! now considered mid century modern slat wall, DIY’ers everywhere are slatting all. the. spaces! we’ve rounded up accent walls both indoor and out if you’re on the hunt to add a slat accent wall to your own home.

Fun fact: The slat wall (also known as slatwall) was originally used in shop fitting for wall coverings or display fixtures. It consists of panels (usually 4 ft. by 8 ft.) made with horizontal grooves that are configured to accept a variety of merchandising accessories. Now, home owners and DIYers alike are taking the look home… from indoor accent walls, nooks, and head boards to outdoors planter, storage or fence covers, you can pretty much put a slat wall ANYWHERE you have a flat surface!

DIY accent Slat Wall

Whether you lay your slats horizontal or vertical, thin or thick, painted or stained, this array of wood panels will fit in almost any room. We’ve rounded up a variety of spaces to give you inspiration to try it yourself!