15 DIY Wall Decor Ideas to Instantly Upgrade Any Blank Space
Spruce up any room on the cheap with Pinterest-worthy mirrors, art, and frames.
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A fresh coat of paint, while incredible, can only take a room so far. If you really want to make your space feel like home, then the best way to customize it is with one of these DIY wall decor ideas. Ranging in price, materials, and crafting abilities, these DIY ideas turn any blank (read: boring) wall into a statement piece. While some of these easy-to-DIY finds are purely made with decoration in mind, others also offer functionality, which is a must if you're trying to make the most of your small (but mighty) space.
With ideas fit for every interior — farmhouse, rustic, and boho included — you're bound to find the perfect wall art, mirrors, or organizer for any room in your house ... after a few trips to thrift and dollar store, of course.
Rope Star Mirror
Weave jute rope into an intricate star design to give a standard circle mirror its shining, wall-worthy moment.
Half-painted Art
Go halfsies on paint in a range of coordinating hues to turn garage-sale art into a colorblock moment.
Mini Photo Ledge
Lean into the ever-popular Polaroid trend by creating a gorgeous photo display out of painted plastic molding-turned-shelves.
Inspiration Board
Take inspiration from everywhere, including the springboard from an old, unused crib. Give it a fresh coat of paint, hang it on a wall, and fill it with prints for a DIY vision board.
Lantern-covered Wall
Grab your leveler and nail rows of lanterns straight to the wall. While wax candles will give your space a warm vibe, stick battery-operated candles or twinkle lights inside for a low-risk glow.
Plaid Wall Covering
Make an impression by covering an entire wall with plaid fabric. Stick thin cork squares behind small areas for a seamless way to pin photos, prints, and notes straight to the wall.
Colorful Cardboard Organizer
Paint an assortment of cardboard tubes — paper towel rolls, shipping tubes, you name it — for a sustainably-minded accent piece. Fill them with hard-to-kill plants, trinkets, or whatever else catches your eye.
Bulletin Board Wall
Ideal for offices and playrooms, this cork wall covering turns any blank slate into an opportunity for creativity and inspiration. The choice is yours: Use it for function (think: calendars and weekly planners), design, or a combination of the two.
Painted Basket Display
Transform thrift store finds — rattan paper plate holders! — into an eye-catching wall display. Just paint geometric shapes on each basket, let dry, and hang.
Mirrored Stairway
Hang mirrors of all shape and sizes along your stairway to create an illusion that your room is bigger than it actually is. Another bonus: The mirrors will come in handy for one last look before you head out the door.
Framed Plant Leaves
Even on the coldest, dreariest days, this plant-filled wall hanging will let you relish in nature's beauty. After pressing green leaves, place them inside a wooden window frame and hang.
Macrame Picture Frame
Don't just let the photos and prints do the talkin': Add macrame and tassel trim to plain frames for a boho-chic look.
Antique Wall Planter
Make your garden room dreams a reality by crafting a multi-pot planter full of faux lavender and sage plants.
Scalloped Wall
Wake up your bedroom wall by arranging plywood in a detailed design.
Painted Barn Door
Replace any ol' door in your house with a sliding barn door to open up the room. Thanks to a colorful paint job, the door doubles as an art piece when shut.
Amanda Garrity is a lifestyle writer and editor with over seven years of experience, including five years on staff at Good Housekeeping, where she covered all things home and holiday, including the latest interior design trends, inspiring DIY ideas and gift guides for any (and every) occasion. She also has a soft spot for feel-good TV, so you can catch her writing about popular shows like Virgin River, Sweet Magnolias, Hallmark Channel’s When Calls the Heart and more.
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