50 DIY Wall Art Projects

Banish blank walls and channel your inner artist with these totally doable, trendy DIY wall art projects.

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Faux Boxwood Wall Art

Make customized wall art using artificial boxwood panels. Simply connect the panels together, add in some faux florals and place a neon sign in the center to create a must-see piece of DIY art.

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Magnetic Acrylic Frame

Display your wall art with this trendy magnetic acrylic frame. Give your frame a rustic look with this simple DIY.

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From: The Crafty Lumberjacks

Nail-Head Wording

Create graphic art for your space with corrugated foam core and nail heads or brass tacks. First, decide on a message, name or combination of words. Next, use a pencil to free-hand the message directly onto the foam core. Using the traced letters as a guide, apply nail heads or brass tacks with a hammer or rubber mallet. Once complete, place the foam core inside a complementary frame and hang.

Turn a Rug Into a Wall Tapestry

Put a cherished rug on display as handmade art with some basic lumber and these DIY tapestry instructions.

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Make Your Own Cork World Map

A fun way to mark where you've been and where you're going, a large world map made out of cork gives you limitless possibilities. A neon hue makes this classic wall feature thoroughly modern.

Get the How-To: DIY Wall Art: Make a Custom Corkboard World Map

From: Michelle Edgemont

Bulldog Cork Art

Try another spin on cork art from HGTV Magazine — this time directly on the wall — with this oversized cork bulldog installation perfect for kids' rooms.

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Coffee Filter Installation

The most basic of household supplies, coffee filters, undergo a modern treatment for this wall installation. Fill a big, blank wall with dip-dyed coffee filters in a flowing, floral pattern.

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From: Michelle Edgemont

DIY Monogrammed String Art

String art used to be straight out of the '70s, but there's a new graphic version that's back in a big way. Learn how to make your own modern monogrammed string art in just a few easy steps.

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Make Faux-Screenprinted Pop Art

Channel your inner Andy Warhol and make your own photography-inspired pop art! This simple faux screenprinting technique uses everyday craft supplies to take DIY art to the next level.

Get the How-To: DIY Wall Decor: Make Faux-Screenprinted Pop Art

Oversized Plywood Artwork

Fill an entire blank wall with an architectural, graphic painted piece. Your friends will never guess it started off as basic plywood.

Get the How-To: How to Make Modern Wood Wall Art with Plywood

Spray Bottle Art

Drip art is commonly known for its use in grade school art classes. It's created by holding a canvas vertically, then dripping latex or acrylic paint randomly across the top. Another interpretation of this style is spray bottle art which involves applying paint directly to a canvas, then spraying it with a bottle of water to dilute the paint and cause it to drip downward.

Spray Bottle Art: Close-Up

Take spray bottle art up a notch by mixing touches of gold or silver leaf in with other colors. After all colors are added to the canvas, apply the gold or silver leaf to the surface using leaf adhesive and a small detail paintbrush.

Oversized Family Portraits

Make your family a focal point with a grouping of large-scale canvas prints. Learn how to select, edit and hang your photos for a professional-quality look.

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Painted Ombre Canvas

Create custom ombre artwork with this how-to from HGTV Magazine and DIY blogger Typhanie Peterson.

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Fractured, Framed Map Art

Display a map from a memorable vacation by cutting it into pieces and displaying it gallery wall-style.

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Scrabble Letter Wall Art

Create personalized wall art with these fun and easy, giant-sized board game pieces.

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From: Sam Henderson

Create a Herringbone Design With Washi Tape

Use colorful paper tape to create a geometric wall pattern — perfect for renters or kids' bedrooms. When you're ready for a new look, it's easily removable and won't damage your walls.

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From: Michelle Edgemont

Geometric Cardboard Planter

Save major money on wall decor by getting creative and crafty with common items from your recycling bin. Make this trendy geometric cardboard planter in an afternoon.

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Floral China Wall Art

Flea markets and thrift stores are overflowing with discarded china. Add a custom stencil, like numbers or a monogram, and hang to create unique wall art on the cheap. Get the floral china wall art how-to from HGTV Magazine.

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Make a Personalized Photo Mural

This printable, personalized wall mural makes a bold statement without the need for paint or wallpaper. It's the perfect solution for apartments or rental homes where temporary decor is a must.

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Make an Oversized Shadowbox Facade

Too many small wall hangings can create a cluttered look. This oversized shadowbox is a great way unite a disparate grouping of objects. Make your own using basic lumber and materials.

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Open Books

To create the look of flying-open books, add hot glue to different areas of back-to-back open pages. This will create the look of motion. Once the glue has dried, group several books together and attach them to the wall with drywall screws through the back of each book cover.

Modern Geometric Painting

It's amazing what painter's tape, some patience and pretty paint colors can achieve. Even novice artists can turn plain canvas into a modern masterpiece.

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From: Michelle Edgemont

Modern Map Art

Vary the look of a modern map by displaying it in symmetrical pieces.

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Turn Leaves and Foliage Into DIY Canvas Wall Art

Turn to your backyard for the main materials for this artwork project. A few foliage clippings and some spray paint transform a blank canvas into bright, modern wall art.

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From: Michelle Edgemont

Group Instant Photos Into Color-Coded Wall Art

Unite instant photos from a day or event in a clear acrylic frame. You'll see how each takes on a color palette and tone of its own simply because of the photos inside.

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Modern Melted Crayon Art

Fake the look of stained glass using crayons and wax paper. This modern take on a traditional technique creates free-form shapes that can easily be customized to match your space perfectly.

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Create Origami Paper Wall Garlands

Origami paper is good for more than just folding. By sewing together strings of the paper squares, you can create a group of garlands that are sure to be a conversation-starting art piece.

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From: Michelle Edgemont

Turn Paint Chips Into Geometric Art

DIY decorators tend to make frequent visits to the paint store — and the paint chip rack. Repurpose the extras as a colorful, geometric piece of art that perfectly matches your space.

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From: Michelle Edgemont

Paint Swatches

After amassing a variety of paint swatches from your home makeover, organize them into groups by color. Conceptualize an overall look or design based on the size, scale, shape and proportion of the swatches. Here, a gradient effect was created by lining up the colors and differentiating them by levels of saturation. For a cohesive look, consider cutting all swatches into the same shape using craft scissors. Attach the swatches to poster board using double-sided tape, and then add matting before placing into a frame.

Black and White Photo Wall

Create an interesting photo display that can be easily updated with black and white photos and bright colored tape. Choose a few of your favorite photos and use a photo editing software to make them black and white. Print at home on glossy paper, online or at your local print shop. For greater visual interest, use vertical and horizontal photos of different sizes. Tape directly to the wall with brightly colored tape.

From: Michelle Edgemont

Organic Branch Taxidermy

Create the look of taxidermy with all-natural materials. Pick up a wooden plaque and a bag of crafting moss, then search outside for a pair of branches similar in shape and size. Cut the branches back using pruning shears and attach the branches to the plaque using plumbing or cable clips and screws. Once complete, add a nail to the wall and hang.

DIY Hanging Cookie Tin Planters

Houseplants have never been more in style. Create a living wall art display with this simple planter project made from upcycled cookie tins.

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Collected Autographs

Homeowners who love to entertain will surely love artwork created from guests' signatures. Pick up a basic art canvas, then use nails or screws to add trim around the canvas’s edges as a frame. Next, hang the blank canvas in a high-traffic area where guests are certain to gather. Keep a marker nearby and ask guests to add their signatures to the canvas. The random placement of the signatures will result in something personal and graphic which reads differently from far away than it does close up.

Embroidery Hoop Loom Wreath

Convert an embroidery hoop into a seaside-inspired loom wreath perfect for any space.

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Layered Paint

While many art stores offer paint supplies which texturize canvases, texture and depth can also be created by layering paint. To layer paint with a textural effect, apply the paint in random areas using a painting knife, ensuring the layers are thick. After several hours of drying, continue to layer paint in different colors and in random spots on the canvas.

Layered Paint: Close-Up

Remember, as the layers build up around a layered-paint piece, the edges on the canvas can start to look messy and unprofessional. By simply adding four strips of MDF or wood trim along the edges with nails or screws, any eyesores become instantly concealed.

Origami Paper Wreath

Add a burst of color year-round with this simple paper wreath project.

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Wall Decor With Woven Baskets

Add gorgeous texture and a brilliant blend of color with a few shallow baskets displayed effortlessly on the wall. To copy this look, try hanging the largest basket first, layering in others. Nail each basket to the wall by the basket's center to achieve the overlapping look.

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Framed Textiles

A vintage scarf may be just what you need to brighten your home and add a bit of retro design to your blank walls. Try framing your scarf for an instant statement piece.

Photo Collage

An easy way to make a bold impact is by printing out all your favorite Instagram photos and displaying them in a fun shape, such as the ampersand seen here.

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Wine Cork Wall Art

Start saving up your wine corks to make this simple recycled memo board.

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Gold Leafing

Turn any basic object into a work of art with a gold or silver leaf application. For a high-end metallic finish, all you need are leafing sheets, leafing adhesive and a detail paintbrush. Apply the sheets directly to the objects with a paintbrush dipped into the adhesive, then use the paintbrush to fill in any cracks. For proper display, either place objects inside a cloche, on risers or in an open frame.

Delicate Butterflies

Sweet butterfly wall art mimics the grace and delicacy of the real thing. To create a similar look, use cardstock paper and cut out butterfly shapes in various sizes. Gently fold the wings, and attach to the wall using a small amount of sticky putty.

Colorful Crate Bookshelves

Simple crates become a work of art and unexpected storage with a few coats of bright, colorful paint. Once painted, attach the crates to the wall by drilling a hole in each corner and screwing to the wall.

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From: HGTV Magazine

Painted Baby Food Hanging Vases

This project is a fun and colorful way to recycle baby food jars. After they are wired together, the jars can be used to add a splash of color and fresh flowers to a plain wall or window.

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From: Michelle Edgemont

Painted Ceiling Medallions

While this stunning display looks expensive, it was actually accomplished using a gorgeous mix of inexpensive ceiling medallions. Once painted in coordinating shades, the lightweight medallions can be attached using velcro or a strong glue.

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Origami Paper Garland

Colorful sheets of origami paper make a striking wall garland when sewn together and hung in a prominent spot, such as above the sofa. Find the full instructions here.

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From: Michelle Edgemont

Cyanotype Sun Print

Try this throwback photo printing process to make your own custom wall art print.

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DIY Yarn and Wire Word Art

Bring personality to your walls with original signage made from floral wire, yarn and wood.

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From: Brian Patrick Flynn

50 DIY Wall Art Projects

Related To:

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Faux Boxwood Wall Art

Magnetic Acrylic Frame

Nail-Head Wording

Turn a Rug Into a Wall Tapestry

Make Your Own Cork World Map

Bulldog Cork Art

Coffee Filter Installation

DIY Monogrammed String Art

Make Faux-Screenprinted Pop Art

Oversized Plywood Artwork

Spray Bottle Art

Spray Bottle Art: Close-Up

Oversized Family Portraits

Painted Ombre Canvas

Fractured, Framed Map Art

Scrabble Letter Wall Art

Create a Herringbone Design With Washi Tape

Geometric Cardboard Planter

Floral China Wall Art

Make a Personalized Photo Mural

Make an Oversized Shadowbox Facade

Open Books

Modern Geometric Painting

Modern Map Art

Turn Leaves and Foliage Into DIY Canvas Wall Art

Group Instant Photos Into Color-Coded Wall Art

Modern Melted Crayon Art

Create Origami Paper Wall Garlands

Turn Paint Chips Into Geometric Art

Paint Swatches

Black and White Photo Wall

Organic Branch Taxidermy

DIY Hanging Cookie Tin Planters

Collected Autographs

Embroidery Hoop Loom Wreath

Layered Paint

Layered Paint: Close-Up

Origami Paper Wreath

Wall Decor With Woven Baskets

Framed Textiles

Photo Collage

Wine Cork Wall Art

Gold Leafing

Delicate Butterflies

Colorful Crate Bookshelves

Painted Baby Food Hanging Vases

Painted Ceiling Medallions

Origami Paper Garland

Cyanotype Sun Print

DIY Yarn and Wire Word Art

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