Stop staring at those blank walls and add quick and easy style to your home with these fun DIY wall décor for your living room!
This post was originally published on June 2, 2017 but has since been updated to include many more DIY wall décor ideas.
Does your living room have too many blank walls?
Adding some wall art is in fact one of the easiest ways to transform any space, living room included.
As long as you’re willing to get a bit crafty you can keep your decorating adventure on a low budget too!
There are so many amazing DIY wall décor ideas for the living room that are quite easy to pull off.
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Using your imagination, you can rely on any of these tutorials to make something that’s one of a kind following the same method.
Isn’t DIYing such a great way to create something that will perfectly match your current decorating style?
You get a ton of options to choose from: woven wall art, canvas wall art, modern floral art, string art, and even clay wall art!
Now you just need to choose your favorite project and get to work!
20 DIY Wall Art Ideas
1. DIY Tobacco Basket Wall Hanging
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2. DIY Wall Art Weaving Hack
This gorgeous piece of wall art isn’t woven. A simpler technique is used with similar results that takes half the time! If your walls could use a little bit of texture try this easy project for a relaxing afternoon.
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3. Easy DIY Canvas Art Made With Wrapping Paper
Can you believe how amazing this DIY wrapping paper wall art turned out? You can choose your favorite wrapping paper and make something completely unique.
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4. DIY Framed Rug Wall Art
There are a few tips and tricks that can help you create a beautiful rug wall art with very little effort. It will give your home an eclectic touch and impress your guests!
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5. DIY Basket Wall Art
All it takes to create an original wall art is a bit of imagination. Wowen rattan paper plate holders are not trendy anymore but you can still find them for sale if you want to use them for wall decor.
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6. Easy DIY Art With A Canvas Stretcher
An oversized piece of art is perfect for giving your living room a refresh. This is a 10-minute DIY using a canvas stretcher frame worth making even if you don’t have a lot of time.
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7. DIY Minimalist Flower Hang
If you enjoy having a modern home, try this DIY minimalist flower hang. It will add a pop of color to your walls without being overwhelming.
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8. DIY Macramé Plant Hanger
This simple macramé project is great for beginners and adds some greenery to the space too!
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9. Quick Weave Wall Hanging DIY
Weaving may seem a bit intimidating but this technique will let you make a beautiful textured wall hanging. It also looks very satisfying!
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10. DIY Wall Art With A Scarf
Upcycled crafts are the best, right? Take a scarf you are not wearing anymore and a few basic supplies, and you’ve got yourself a creative scarf display for your living room.
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11. DIY Modern String Art
This modern DIY string art looks like an expensive purchase! In fact, it’s a frugal craft and using the same method, you can make other cool shapes.
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12. DIY 3D Minimal Wall Art
Creating a coordinated art gallery doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. This clay wall art will definitely be the statement piece and you can use whatever colors match your existing décor.
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13. DIY Geometric Modern Wall Art
Hexagon patterns are really chic and this modern wall art is actually made from paint chips. It would make a wonderful gift too!
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14. DIY Painted Wooden Farmhouse Sign
Create a custom phrase on a wooden farmhouse sign with this easy tutorial! Also learn the best paints to use and how to get the perfect lettering.
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15. DIY Embroidered Canvas Wall Art
A textured wall art among flat ones will create a lot of interest. Embroidery can be complicated but not this design. You can make it with ease and it’s truly gorgeous.
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16. Galaxy-Inspired Epoxy Resin Paint Pour Art
I’ve always found working with resin so mesmerizing! This project is easy and perfect for beginners but no need to stick to black and white. Feel free to get crazy with colors.
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17. Wallpaper Art With Video Tutorial
Wallpaper is another great material for creating pretty wall art. There are so many wallpaper colors and patterns out there and some of them are superb. You definitely won’t be lacking options.
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18. DIY XOXO Wooden Sign
Perfect for Valentine’s Day, this XOXO sign is unique and stylish!
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19. DIY Beach Stone Wall Art
A walk along the beach or at a lake will ensure you gather enough beautiful stones to make a rustic beach stone wall art with touches of modern. Even more, craft and dollar stores may have rocks like these available for purchase.
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20. Tropical Leaf Plant Wall Vase
I love statement pieces like this one! The tropical leaves look amazing and they’re an easy crepe paper craft.
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21. DIY Brushstroke Statement Art
Abstract art is a quick way to give your living room walls some love. This tutorial will teach you how to make your own with no need to have any painting skills.
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22. DIY Plaster Wall Art
Can something so simple like some framed plaster have a big impact in your home? It sure can! This is the perfect project if you’ve been searching for a frugal way to make a large piece of wall art.
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23. DIY Wall Art For Large Blank Walls
Typographic wall art is a great way to fill up large blank walls and while it can be an expensive purchase you can make your own for under $25!
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24. DIY Stenciled Art: Renter-Friendly Spin
As a renter, you have limited options when it comes to redecorating. If you’ve been dreaming about a certain wallpaper but you’re not allowed to use it, try this stunning DIY stenciled art. Of course, the birch tree stencil is optional. You can always use another pattern you love.
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25. DIY Sunburst Mirror
This sunburst mirror is super cheap and easy to make, and costs just a fraction of what they cost from the stores. Such a stunning finished product!
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26. DIY Christmas Print
Transform a dollar store bag into art with this super easy and cheap tutorial!
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Well friends, I hope this post has given you some ideas for ways to fill up the empty walls you have in your living room!
Let me know if you try any of these DIY wall decor ideas for the living room in your home. I’d love to see your finished product!
Wow, this is so amazing, beautiful and super helpful!!! I look at diy inexpensive videos and websites all the time and don’t think they light a candle to this one! I absolutely love your ideas and instructions it’s incredibly helpful, thank you so much for sharing!
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