Wire Words
Who knew that wires could create such a stylish piece of art? Use them to create words, names, or sayings on your walls for a unique look.
Washi Tape Wall Art
You don’t need to be an expert at DIY to achieve an excellent work of wall art with washi tape. The colourful tape can also easily be removed, making it ideal for seasonal decorations.
The Frame TV
Thanks to the geniuses over at Samsung, your TV can now also act as your wall art. Dubbed the Frame, this stylish 4K television looks like something you’d find in a gallery and will showcase incredible works of art when not in use.
Wall-Mounted Mountains
A piece of wall art that is chic and functional, such as these wall-mounted mountains, is a great addition to any home.
Thumb Tack Design
You can create a stylish and studded artwork at home by using a foam board and thumb tacks.
String Art
Using nails and string to create art is nothing new, but adding air plants to the equation is fresh and exciting.
Sticks and Stones
This cute and quirky 3D artwork uses a branch and smooth stones to achieve the image of birds in a tree.
Stencilled Pallet
You can create a personalised piece of art by stencilling your favourite saying or phrase onto part of an old wooden pallet.
Sponge Statement
A kitchen sponge and black paint are all you need to transform a blank canvas into an incredible statement piece.
Signing Board
Make your wall art more meaningful by buying a blank canvas and allowing your guests to sign their names whenever they visit.
Scrabble Tiles
These “Scrabble titles”, which you can recreate with wooden squares and letter stencils, are perfect for the word-lover in your life.
Scalloped Paint Chips
Your local paint or hardware store is a great place to pick up a supply of paint chips, which can easily be used to achieve colourful works of art.
Reclaimed Wood Wall Art
This rustic yet contemporary, snow-capped mountain design was created using pieces of reclaimed wood and a little handiwork.
Pressed Ferns
Pressed fern leaves can create beautiful, botanical-inspired works of art. Just make sure that you press them correctly to keep them looking good for years to come.
Postcards
Do you collect postcards? If so, don’t keep them hidden away in a box. Instead, show them off with a one-of-a-kind wall art design.
Polaroid Pictures
Put those Polaroid or Instagram photos to good use by creating colour-coordinated collages in clear cases.
Picture-Perfect Plywood
Don’t just look at paintings and photographs for great wall art. Many other materials, including plywood, can make a fantastic choice.
Paper Rosettes
Need to fill a big, blank wall? Paper rosettes are an excellent and inexpensive option.
Ombre Paint
These ombre stripes may be incredibly easy to create, but they appear utterly stylish and modern.
Nature's Taxidermy
This quirky, creative, and animal-friendly take on taxidermy uses moss and sticks in place of a head and antlers.
Living Wall Art
If you love DIY and have a green thumb, try creating living wall art. Just remember to use succulents as they require little water and sunlight to survive.
Leaf Stencils
Don’t spend up big on stencils. Leaves from your backyard or a nearby park can work perfectly for nature-inspired designs.
Hole Punched Artwork
Wall art needn’t be expensive. You can recreate this cute and colourful design with a hole puncher and scrapbooking or wrapping paper.
Hexagon Shelf
This decorative and practical hexagon shelf has easily been created by layering popsicle sticks, which you can buy at craft and office supply stores.
Golden Glitter
If you want to add a touch of glamour to your home, you should consider creating a piece of art with golden glitter and spray adhesive.
Gold Leaf Design
For a one-off wall art design, try gold leafing an object from your home, such as a horse figurine, and framing it.
Geometric Art
You can easily create a stylish, geometric artwork with a couple of different paint colours and a roll of painter’s tape.
Framed Branches
Bring the outdoors in by attaching tree branches to old frames. The result will be a rustic chic work of art.
Flying Books
If you love to read, why not show off that passion with a work of art? By glueing pages together and attaching the covers to your wall, you can create a fabulous flying book display.
Fish Scales
Layering coloured pieces of paper or paint chips to create a fish scale design is an easy way to achieve an excellent piece of art.
Empty Frames
Reuse old photo frames by leaving them empty to create a quirky display. Then, just add random items, such as those from your garden, to uniquely fill the blank spaces.
DIY Memo Board
Create a memo board that’s also a piece of art by attaching an old leather belt to a round pinboard.
Deconstructed Map
A deconstructed map is an excellent way to fill a blank wall stylishly. Just choose one that you like and cut it to fit a group of matching frames in various shapes and sizes.
Crown Moulding Medallions
This clever art design was created by attaching crown moulding medallions to the wall. If your wall is white, consider painting them a different shade for impact.
Corkboard Creativity
Using corkboard to create a unique wall art design is awesome and practical. Once finished, you’ll have both a decorative room feature and a place to pin cards, photos, and notes.
Contemporary Art
Have a spare weekend to get creative? Grab a tin of paint and a roll of tape and make your own contemporary work of art.
Coloured Duct Tape
Using coloured duct tape to create vibrant and modern wall art is so simple that anyone can do it.
Clipboards
Clipboards make for an unexpected and awesome wall art design. Best of all, you can update it whenever you want by just changing the paper.
Bold Chevrons
You can affordably recreate this bold chevron picture at home. To make the colours more vibrant and the task much simpler, just use paint chips instead of actual paint.
3D Art
Can you believe that this amazing 3D piece of wall art was made using broken egg shells and gold leaf?
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Let’s be honest, no matter how lovely your paint colour is, a blank wall will never be exciting. So, if you’re sick of staring at empty expanses in your home, it’s time to fill them. While you could go out and buy a painting or two, there’s nothing better than creating your own wall art. Along with being infinitely more affordable, DIY designs can be easily personalised, making them the perfect addition to your home. As such, you’re bound to love them that little bit more and keep them that little bit longer. All you need is an excellent idea to get you going. Luckily, we have 40 stylish wall art ideas that are sure to inspire you and invigorate your home.
Taylah Brewer holds a bachelor's degree in fashion and business and is a skilled writer with several years of experience in the world of online content creation and copywriting. She is passionate about fashion, beauty, and all things lifestyle-related and has been writing for The Trend Spotter since 2016. She currently works as the Head of Digital & Ecommerce at White & Co.
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