The blank walls are your canvases to make your interior more personalized and to turn a room into a homier space.
Finding a wall art piece that suits the style of the room can be a difficult task, especially when you are not given the chance to first see how the wall décor piece fits in the existing décor.
This is the reason we thought that you may like the idea of making your own wall art decoration. It will surely cohere with the style of the space, it will showcase your hand skills and mostly it will be qualified as a masterpiece because there won’t be any duplicate of your own creation.
The DIY best wall art ideas and decorations compiled here will show you what fun it is to decorate your home with handmade art made from affordable supplies.
1. Black and White Abstract Wall Art Idea
The neutral walls of your modern minimalist home need an art piece that makes a bold statement in a unique way. This DIY painting idea is perfect for this purpose.
It features black and white lines in a particular pattern forming overlapping sections of black and white strips. It is very easy to make it yourself with the help of a painter’s tape dividing the sections for the colors.
2. Stack Of Three Citrus Paintings
This is a great idea for a summer decoration in the kitchen, the entryway or in the dining room. Three plaques create a bright set of orange cuts backed up by stripes in the summer color palette.
This farmhouse summer wall décor is perfect for a small wall or for the wall above the sofa where a pop of color is needed.
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3. Reclaimed Wood Display With Colorful Arrows
Arrow wall décor is trendy, especially for living room interiors. We have seen arrow-inspired DIY projects perfect for the colder months being in neutral colors.
These arrows, however, are the perfect addition to the summer décor bringing bright colors upfront. They will brighten up any space you add them to, especially when it is missing an interest.
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4. Leaf Art Scrolls
Sets of paintings make a wonderful interior impact because they impose a certain theme stronger. These scrolls are great for a temporary summer decoration that is simple, nature-inspired and unique.
This wall décor is suitable for office and home décor where a neutral backdrop needs an upgrade.
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5. DIY Wood Block Nursery Art
This is a cute nursery room idea that will add a pop of color and a personal touch to the décor. The set of three blocks is universal when it comes to the gender of the baby.
Animal prints are very cute and innocent as is the baby so it is no doubt why this block art is one of the best gift ideas ever.
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6. Backlit Canvas With Small Flowers
This is a great idea for a hallway or teenage room décor. Making it is quite easy as it actually requires a piece of canvas of the size you like, black cardstock and strings of lights.
Compared to expensive light wall decorations, this one is very affordable and looks like a boutique fixture. This is also a great inspiration for a larger wall decor project turning an entire wall into a decorative light wall.
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7. DIY Bamboo Skewer Art Installation
This easy DIY wall décor idea is great for modern homes. Styrofoam spheres are turned into bursting balls with wooden skewers.
The skewers can be left in their original light color or you can dye them entirely or partially in the paint for a bolder look.
Installation on the wall happens with a nail to which the Styrofoam ball is easily inserted. The bursting balls look perfect in a combination of two or more on a wide blank wall in a neutral color.
8. DIY Canvas Tree Art Cut Pattern
Laser-cut wood art is very attractive letting the wall be the background of the image. If you don’t have the tools and skills to make it, there is a far easier way to recreate it from a plain canvas.
First, draw the image at the back of the canvas. Then trace the lines with a paper cutter knife carefully. To give the canvas the faux finish of wood, paint the entire piece dark brown.
9. Paper Cut Art On Canvas
This is another great idea for paper-cut canvas mimicking laser-cut wood. This time the pattern looks modern with the geometric shapes cut on the paper.
The pattern is super detailed but not difficult to make if you trace it with a pencil at the back of the canvas first. You can also take advantage of free online patterns to include in your DIY canvas art.
10. DIY Floral Monogram Art For Wall Decor
This gentle monogram art is perfect for bedroom, nursery and occasional décor. Get a monogram from the Dollar Store and a bouquet of faux flowers that coordinate in color and size.
Attach the blossoms to the letter with hot glue. It may be good to first make a dry arrangement on the letter to see how it looks and if more flowers may be needed.
In case you cannot find the letter at the store, you can cut it from thick cardstock.
11. Family Photos Attached With Clothespins In A Frame
Looking for a personalized décor to make a room homier? This is an easy DIY wall décor project created just for you. Use an old frame to support the twine or wire cords that will hold the photos.
For a uniform look, print out photos in identical sizes and layouts. They can showcase a collage from a family vacation or precious moments from the birth of a child or a wedding, for example.
The frame is the part of this project that can be used to create a statement. You can distress it for a farmhouse touch or paint it a bold color in case the interior needs an accent. Making a number of such frames with photos will let you create a unique gallery wall with memories.
12. Lace Doily Flowers Art
This shabby chic piece of wall art is great for a farmhouse interior. The idea is to cut blooms from doily paper and glue them on an empty canvas.
You can paint the background a pastel color that will let the white paper stand out. For stems, use twine or sticks.
13. Ripped Magazine Collage Bear Art
In the past magazine collages were a popular DIY art project. These days they tend to become a trend because of the interest created by the colorful pieces arranged.
To give the magazine art a modern look, outline a trendy shape such as an animal or a geometric figure.
A helpful and safe way to trace the image is to use a free pattern from the Internet. Once you are happy with the silhouette, start gluing cut strips from magazines.
14. DIY Sunburst Mirror With Sticks
This is a great modern farmhouse wall décor that resembles a sunburst. It uses a round mirror and wooden slats that mimic the sun’s rays.
The combination of the rose gold frame of the mirror and the light pink dye of the wood slats create a modern design that easily matches the interior of a living room or a bedroom.
15. Simple DIY Geometric White Stripes Wall Art
This is another easy DIY wall décor art that combines minimalist and farmhouse in one. The wooden base adds a rustic touch while the spray-painted pattern speaks for a modern impact.
The color choice enhances the unique look of this piece making it look like a wall decoration bought from a store.
16. Confetti Mosaic Wall Decor
Are you looking for inspiration for modern wall art? The combination of metallic colors and geometric shapes is trendy and contemporary.
They can be seen in the backsplashes of a modern kitchen or as a pattern of a statement wall. Here we present to you a wall décor idea that will add a glamorous point of interest to a neutral wall.
For that project, prepare metallic paper, canvas to support the cut hexagons and suitable adhesive to glue them on.
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17. Black and White DIY Paper Dahlia Decorations
Paper wall décor is so versatile! It can be turned into a focal point of every room as long as you match the color of the paper with the existing interior.
There are plenty of tutorials for paper flowers made from tissue paper, wrapping paper and craft paper. Some of them resemble peonies, other lilies and there are others that look more artistic. This is what the paper craft idea here presents- funnels from paper resemble a minimalist look thanks to the perfect conical shapes.
18. Honeycomb Popsicle Stick Box
Can you believe that this plant shelf has been made from popsicle sticks? The stain and the hexagonal shape of the shelf do create a modern farmhouse design that will turn a piece of blank wall into a nifty part of the décor.
Let’s be honest, assembling 100 popsicle sticks does require patience but the final result is totally worth it!
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19. Easy Spray Paint Plant Decor
If you don’t trust your painting skills, you can go for another easier and safer way to make nature-inspired paintings.
For that purpose, collect leaves that you like from the garden or the close forest which will be used as samples for your artistic wall décor.
This idea features a set of four canvases that create a modern décor touch. All pieces are united by the same color of the background. The spray-painted leaves are in different colors to add a bright point of interest.
20. Vertical Toilet Paper Roll Craft
If you don’t trust your painting skills, you can go for another easier and safer way to make nature-inspired paintings.
For that purpose, collect leaves that you like from the garden or the close forest which will be used as samples for your artistic wall décor.
This idea features a set of four canvases that create a modern décor touch. All pieces are united by the same color of the background. The spray-painted leaves are in different colors to add a bright point of interest.
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21. Faux Flower Wall Display Project
Another floral-inspired wall décor idea takes us to a delicate statement piece project. Different blooms are glued on a canvas to mimic a living wall art that will last forever.
This design unites the faux flowers by color to resemble together into a modern stunning art piece. If you are looking for a statement wall decoration that adds a pop of color, you can assemble blooms in different colors.
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22. Farmhouse Quote Sign
Adding a sign to a blank wall works more than just a piece of décor. It is also inspired by the inscribed statement. If you like the dual function of the signs, you can benefit from this great DIY wall décor idea combining the warmth of the farmhouse style with the positive message that will make every day more meaningful.
Scrap wood beams or pallet slats are perfect for this idea as they lay a weathered backdrop for the bold letters. To make sure that letters are identical in size and fit perfectly within the provided space, use stencils.
23. String Art Wall Art
Adding a sign to a blank wall works more than just a piece of décor. It also inspires with the inscribed statement. If you like the dual function of the signs, you can benefit from this great DIY wall décor idea combining the warmth of the farmhouse style with the positive message that will make every day more meaningful.
Scrap wood beams or pallet slats are perfect for this idea as they lay a weathered backdrop for the bold letters. To make sure that letters are identical in size and fit perfectly within the provided space, use stencils.
24. Overlapperd Popsicle Stick Hearts
The popsicle sticks are an inspiration for another great wall décor project. Again, the final look features a modern farmhouse look thanks to the combination of geometric shapes and wood.
The popsicle sticks are separated into three groups. Each group is painted a different color that coheres with the existing interior and also makes an eye-pleasing combination with the rest of the popsicles.
The sticks are glued in a heart shape with edges which is an interesting abstract look compared with the traditional heart shape.
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25. Beautiful Watercolor Collage DIY Wall Art
Similar to the magazine collage, this one combines many colorful pieces in one art project. This time, the pieces are different in size and type triangles cut from water-colored paper.
The triangles are glued on white canvas with gaps between them which let each piece stand out on its own. This beautiful mosaic wall decoration will make any boring wall more appealing.
26. Rustic Cutout Wood Star In A Frame
This wall piece DIY idea will make the Christmas décor homier and warmer. If you have already done crafts with wood and a miter saw, then this project will look like a piece of cake.
If you are wondering what type of wood is used here, it isn’t barn wood. The wooden slats are given this texture and look with stain.
27. Bedroom Headboard Love Wood and Twine Art
This wall piece DIY idea will make the Christmas décor homier and warmer. If you have already done crafts with wood and a miter saw, then this project will look like a piece of cake.
If you are wondering what type of wood is used here, it isn’t barn wood. The wooden slats are given this texture and look with stain.
28. Dried Flowers Canvas Display Tutorial
This DIY wall art idea twists the standard painting into a dimensional one. Instead of drawing flowers on the canvas, glue them on.
That can be dried flowers or faux ones with a realistic look. For an improved interior impact, make a set of two or more floral dimensional paintings. Make sure that they look united either by keeping one and the same color of the background or choosing identical flowers for embellishment.
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29. Framed Twigs and Sticks Wall Art
This is another idea for dimensional art, again inspired by nature. It is eco-friendly, unique and brings loads of rustic charm to your home.
For this branch art idea, you need to first collect good-looking branches. Bird branches are best for this project. The next important part of this project is the frame which keeps the twigs fixed and gives the piece a finished artistic look.
This DIY wall art is a great statement piece for any room in your home.
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30. Abstract Paintings With Water Color
This type of painting technique is called marbelizing. The colors are nicely washed at the ends of the strokes to blend together and make this marble effect.
This type of painting is on a trend and could be added to any room of your home where there is a blank piece of wall.
For your own handmade marbleized painting, choose colors that will add a nice contrast to the wall. Even if you are not a great painter, we promise that you will feel satisfied with your abstract work.
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31. Wall Gallery Fired Ink Art
This is another abstract paintwork, this time multiplied by four. The DIY wall décor project features four identical framed glass panels.
The marbleized finish is achieved by pouring alcohol over splashes of alcohol-based ink. Once you pour the spirit, you will see the ink magically transforms into abstract shapes and lines.
32. Washi Tape Toilet Wall Art
This DIY washi tape art is fantastic with its Scandinavian-inspired look. Black washi tape pieces form geometric shapes over a pure white canvas.
The finished wall décor piece reminds an abstract and minimalist mural that coheres with the pattern of the shower curtain and the colors of the bathroom vanity.
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33. Skyline Headboard Sticker Wall Decoration
This DIY washi tape art is fantastic with its Scandinavian-inspired look. Black washi tape pieces form geometric shapes over a pure white canvas.
The finished wall décor piece reminds an abstract and minimalist mural that coheres with the pattern of the shower curtain and the colors of the bathroom vanity.
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34. Woven Paper Pixelizated Wall Art
Woven art is quite popular these days probably because the farmhouse décor pieces are preferred for home décor. Usually, the weaving pattern is the traditional one for woven baskets. If you have never tried it out, benefit from the tutorial.
Once you have learned the technique, you can experiment with the colors of the paper and the patterns to create your unique woven paper wall art.
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