58 DIY Wall Decor Ideas Anyone Can Make, We Promise

Hang Recent Snaps

Display Polaroid photos and other snaps by adhering some wire to the wall and adorning it with small, colorful clips. You or your child can then add and remove photos as often as desired. This is also a nice way to display holiday or birthday cards in a space—it’s a perfect system for those who like to change up their wall decor often.

Save a Special Clothing Item

Frame a sentimental clothing item that once belonged to you or a relative by placing it in a small shadowbox frame and displaying it as wall art, as exemplified here. This is a nice way to preserve a meaningful piece for generations to come.

Make It Practical

Remember that functional objects like cutting boards can be used as art. Create your own gallery wall in the kitchen by hanging up various cutting boards that you already own and displaying them in an artful configuration. Better yet, an arrangement like this one will help to free up valuable drawer space.

Show Off Some Plates

Rather than keeping fun plates in your kitchen cabinets, add hooks to their backs and hang them up on the wall. Whether you showcase just a few or create an entire gallery wall out of plates is up to you.

Grab a Fan

Take a large paper fan and open it up all the way before hanging it up on the wall. This is a fun way to add major personality and texture to any room, and you can supplement the fan with traditional framed artwork.

Try an Unexpected Touch

Repurpose a musical instrument that is no longer functional by hanging it up on the wall. This is a fun way to convey your love of music to others while creating an unexpected gallery wall that is surely unlike others you’ve come across in your neighbors‘ homes.

Group Together Fun Baskets

Baskets add instant color and texture to the wall. Pick out a few favorites (from your home, as you go out thrifting, or while traveling) and then assemble them in a nice configuration on the wall.

Add Mugs to Your Plate Wall

We’ve already talked about plate walls, but who says you have to stop there? Keep things going by hanging up some coffee mugs and teacups on the walls as well. This is a great way to give some of your lesser-used (but aesthetically pleasing) pieces a new life.

Go With Greenery

If you’re looking to add a touch of greenery to your wall, weave a long vine around some of your frames for a nature-inspired look that will keep your space looking welcoming and fresh. If you want a trailing look, attach small hooks to shape them around other existing artwork.

Fill Baskets With Faux Flowers

Take some woven baskets and hang them from the walls, but don’t stop there. Fill them up with some of your favorite (faux) blooms to create cheerful displays that you will enjoy admiring all year long. Best of all, there isn’t any watering required. Depending on the season, you can swap out type of florals you use for some festive charm.

Swap Greenery for Pampas Grass

Not as into green friends? Try displaying some boho-style pampas grass in pots hanging on the wall instead. Instead of one planter, arrange a couple together to create an eye-catching statement. Vary the colors to bring more color and pattern into your space.

Weave Nature Into Your House

Use twigs and branches to create your very own rustic looking wreath that will make a statement in your home. Remember, wreaths of all kinds can shine indoors, they’re certainly not solely for the front door.

Give a Plant a New Home

Build your own plant shelf out of wood and string and then give one of your favorite green friends a special spot to sit. The addition of string lights really sets the scene.

Craft a Macrame Hanger

Embrace boho style with a DIY piece of macrame wall art that you will treasure knowing that you constructed it all on your own. These pieces of art are ideal for those who appreciate neutral colors yet still desire a dose of texture and personality.

Think Vintage

For a wintry touch, hang some vintage snowshoes on the wall, where they will encourage you to celebrate the season while repurposing an object no longer in use.

Hang a Small Textile

Hang a favorite towel on a display bar so that you can admire it at all times. This is a nice way to preserve a special textile that you have been holding onto for some time.

Build Your Own Industrial Style Frames

Build your very own wood and leather frames like these using just a few materials. They’re great for those who appreciate an industrial aesthetic.

Go Big With a Rug

You can also take a larger textile or rug and hang it on the wall, as seen here. Whether you want to go with a similar color with the rest of the room or bring a pop of color, choose a textile that will brighten your space the way you like.

Try Planters on the Wall

Plants don’t need to just sit on the floor or windowsill. If you’d like, hang a planter on the wall for a bold pop of green that will surely add life and energy to your living space.

Repurpose a Common Household Object

Believe it or not, this DIY piece of wall art features crumpled white paper lunch bags adhered to a painted canvas. It’s proof that you don’t have to spend much to create a unique-looking piece of art for your home.

Spread a Fan Above the Bed

Here is another example of a large fan being used as wall art. Keep in mind that this piece could serve as a faux headboard if you want additional texture in your space.

Grab a Pair of Skis

Earlier, we highlighted some vintage snowshoes hanging in a hallway, and now, we’re sharing an instance of skis on display indoors. Repurposing athletic equipment as art is a nice way to honor a favorite passion. The wooden finish complements the rest of the home’s decor accents.

Go Through Your Entertaining Supplies

Baskets and trays aren’t just for entertaining; they make nice art as well. Clear out your cupboards and put a few of your extra pieces to use on the wall. Layer different shapes and designs to mix up the entire look, which will easily bring some rustic charm.

Let Kitchen Supplies Shine

Similarly, even pots and pans can be appreciated and make for fitting kitchen art. Here, several hang on a rustic-looking ladder that is full of character and charm. You can paint yours the color of your choosing or go for a distressed look if you prefer.

Go Big With Stencils

Try your hand at a wall mural. If you’re not super artistic, you can use stencils to guide your design. This is also a nice way to fake the look of wallpaper in a room without having to purchase tons of rolls or worry about the cost of installation. If you tire of a design down the line, you can simply paint over it in a snap.

Make Your Own Mountains

Use scraps of wood to design a shape on the wall—like the mountain range seen here above this headboard. You can leave the wood plain or paint over it.

Transform an Awkward Nook

Make use of a small, awkward wall nook and display a small figurine inside for a surprising yet sweet touch. Why not embrace your layout quirks instead of hiding them?

Clip Art to the Walls

No frames? Display your masterpieces by clipping them to the walls. This will also allow you to change out what you’re showcasing as often as you’d like with no hammering or trips to the frame shop required. Use classic gold or silver to really make the metallic accent pop against your walls.

Consider a Lovely Garland

Add a festive touch to your home by creating a DIY garland using felt and string. This heart pattern is extra ideal for Valentine’s Day but can be enjoyed all year long.

Kids will enjoy participating in a project like this one and can help to cut out the heart shapes if you draw stencils for them to work with.

Get in the Holiday Spirit

Come Christmastime, mount a rod to the wall, and loop golden bells around it to bring the holiday spirit into your home in an unexpected and elevated-looking way. The grouped bells create an abstract sculpture which is perfect for any bare walls that need some dressing up.

Bring Out the Trinkets

If you’ve been holding onto paper tickets from special sporting events, pop them into frames and hang them up in your home so that you can relive memories of nights court side whenever you’d like. You can do this with concert tickets, plane tickets, and playbills as well.

Try Rustic Windows and Faux Flowers

Love rustic touches? Add another layer of decor to wooden windowpanes like these by mounting baskets to the front and filling them with a beautiful assortment of colorful dried flowers. Since dried flowers last for years on end, this is a low-maintenance design approach that will pack a punch.

Stain the wooden frames a dark brown or black to create some contrast with the rest of your home decor and existing wallpaper.

Thrift Tennis Racquets

Scour thrift stores for vintage racquets and add them to your gallery wall for a sporty, collected touch. This type of setup is perfect for a coastal grandmother-inspired home. Use similar wooden accents like a framed picture or vase to create a cohesive-looking space.

Turn Fashion Into Art

Running out of space in your closet isn’t a bad thing when you own accessories that can double as wall art. Hang up some of your favorite hats or purses on wall hooks to showcase more of your personal style at home.

Rotate what you have hanging as the seasons change; this will not only be practical and assist you in getting ready for the day but will also encourage you to infuse new colors and patterns into your space.

Print Out Travel Memories

If you’re always taking photos, scroll back through your camera roll and pinpoint some of your favorite shots from trips, special events, and more. Then, blow them up extra large, have them professionally printed, and pop them into frames so that you can admire these moments daily.

Make an Impact With Moss

Bring the outside in by creating an earthy arrangement for your home using moss. Mix together different colors for an eye-catching effect. You can purchase moss at the craft store or garden center.

Instead of going for a typical rectangular shape, try a circular one to create a smooth, natural flow.

Frame a Cute Placemat

Tired of solely hanging traditional prints? Purchase a placemat and pop it into a frame for a fun new take on art. Keep an eye out for textiles that speak to you as you travel; they’re an easy souvenir to bring home in your suitcase.

Say Yes to Sports Memorabilia

Take those sports mementos out of storage and place them on the walls of your home to prove that you’re a total super fan. Experiment with pairing various shapes and sizes to create a playful collage on your walls.

Get Crafty With Yarn

DIY a tassel garland using string, yarn, and beads. Use as many different colors as you would like or keep it simple with just one hue. A piece like this makes for a thoughtful handmade gift for an expectant parent who is struggling to furnish their child’s nursery or playroom.

Make It Musical

Instruments can be displayed on the wall in kids‘ rooms, too. Just ensure that they are securely attached to the wall so that small children do not try to remove them on their own.

Hang Your Hats

The more hats, the merrier! Add a bit of Western flair to your home by hanging all of your cowboy hats on the wall in a row. Getting ready for the day has never been easier. If you have an overflowing amount, create rows on the wall to fill them up with your favorites.

Don’t Let Extra Wallpaper Go to Waste

If you have some wallpaper remnants left, use one of them to create a special feature wall in your home. Surround your wallpaper piece with some picture frame molding so that it stands out in the room and looks even more elevated.

This is a nice alternative to going all in with wall coverings and will save you lots of time and money.

Give Kids a Chance to Shine

Kids are always proud of the artwork that they bring home, but we all know that these various masterpieces can pile up quickly. If your refrigerator door isn’t magnetic or you’re not into the look of handprint art everywhere, hang up these special works in the playroom using string and some clips.

Flip Through a Picture Book and Frame Favorites

Thrift used books with illustrations that you enjoy and place a few of them into matted frames. These images are all black-and-white book illustrations of iconic New York sights. If you can’t fathom the thought of tearing pages out of a book, note that you can always photocopy your favorite images instead and follow the same framing approach.

Display Your Favorite Sport

Securely attach basketballs (or footballs, soccer balls, and the like) onto floating wall shelves to design the perfect bedroom for any sports lover. Make sure to level them properly before installing, so the final product looks symmetrical.

Make Use of a Piece of Decorative Molding

Hang a piece of architectural molding (painted in the color of your choosing) on the wall to bring some vintage flair into your home.

Decorate a Wall With Glimmering Tiles

Use various tiles to create a neat, scattered display on the wall; bonus points if they’re metallic and glimmer like these. Before placing them onto the walls, use markings to know where and how you want to stick them on so you can visually see them.

Give Gemstones a New Purpose

Frame gemstones in shadowboxes for a luxe look that will make you feel like you’re living in a museum.

Hang a Set of Classic Botanicals

Dried flowers will have you feeling as though you’ve created your very own garden inside. Label them so that you will always know which clippings you have on hand.

Paint a Stripe on the Wall

Instead of opting for an accent wall, keep it more streamlined with some stripes that feature bold, colorful hues. Why not go all in and continue things down to the radiator?

Create a Plate Wall Outside on the Porch

Wall art isn’t solely for indoor spaces. Replicate the classic plate wall outside by bringing some of your ceramics to the porch and hanging them from the trellis. Pair them with rattan planters and baskets to create an airy, coastal look.

Frame a Mini Rug

This is a small rug that has been given a new life as wall art. It’s full of warmth and texture and livens up this neutral space.

Give Scrap Fabric a New Life By Framing It

Would you guess that this is actually framed fabric? While it looks like an art print, this floral piece is indeed a textile. Turn to your fabric shop for scraps that could look pretty in your home.

Display Faux Leaves

For a jungle-inspired look, frame faux plant leaves (and display them alongside your actual potted plants for maximum effect).

Print Free Art and Frame It Antique-Style

Take advantage of free digital downloads from the public domain to source art for your home without spending a penny. Print out these works and pop them into antique-looking frames to create a vintage-inspired gallery display.

Add Pep to Your Mirrors With Bright Yarn

Jazz up ordinary mirrors with colorful yarn that will add energy to any wall in your house.

Turn an Egg Carton Into a Classy Mirror

Reuse an egg carton to design a sophisticated-looking mirror like this one. You wouldn’t believe how affordable it is to make.

Paint Your Own Colorful Abstracts

Let your inner artist out by challenging yourself to design your own abstract works featuring your favorite colors.