It doesn’t have to cost a fortune to decorate your home. With a bit of ingenuity and elbow grease, you can create beautiful wall art that adds character to any room. Decorating walls doesn’t have to cost a fortune and DIY wall art is among the best budget-friendly decor ideas for your home. From scraps to things you might even see around your everyday home, the options are unlimited. We thought we’d share some cheap projects in this blog that will give you statement walls as a decorating option.
Why Choose DIY Wall Art?
Cheap DIY wall art is not only an inexpensive and easy way to decorate your home, but also a wonderful personal way to spice up any space. Decor that comes from a store doesn’t always feel unique, but artwork you made will have your personal taste shining through. It makes you feel accomplished and your home look exceptional. And, it’s a fun game for the adults as well as the kiddos.
Budget-Friendly DIY Wall Art Ideas
1. Canvas Painting with Tape Designs
You don’t need to have professional art skills to produce an eye-catching canvas. Add pattern with masking tape in stripes, triangles or other geometric forms. Color the canvas with your favorite colors. After that paint dries, remove the tape for a contemporary look.
2. Framed Fabric Art
Old scarves, saree and print fabric also make stunning wall art. Pull the cloth over a photo frame and hang. This easy project is immediately injects colour and texture on to the walls in your home.
3. Photo Collage Wall
Print out some of your favourite photos and design something cool. And you could hang these with clipboards, fairy lights, or a string and clothespins. It makes a statement wall that tells your story.
4. Nature-Inspired Wall Art
Gather leaves, flowers or twigs and press them between heavy books. Dry them and frame them. This free and natural work of art introduces the feeling of the land to your home.
5. Quote Art with Stencils
Find an inspiring quote, use stencils to paint it on cardboard or canvas. Calligraphy pens or markers work well, too. With the wall art, you not only decorate but also get a daily motivational push.
6. Button or Bead Art
Glue buttons, beads or sequins you might have lying around onto a canvas to create shapes like hearts, trees or abstract designs. It will add a fun, textured dimension to your wall.
7. Recycled Magazine Art
Cut strips or shapes from old, colorful magazines. Put them in patterns like spirals and waves or make mosaics. Glue them to a piece of cardboard and put the thing in a frame. This is a cute and useful thing to make with empty toilet paper rolls!
8. Wall Hangings with Yarn
Simple wall hangings can be made out of yarn or wool 9. Wind the yarn around a wooden rod and then cut it into triangles or layers. This homemade decoration is boho and cute on the cheap.
9. Shadow Box Art
Use a shadow box to collect small souvenirs, seashells or mini collections. Put them in neatly and hang the box on your wall. It’s both storage and art.
10. Abstract Watercolour Art
Watercolours are cheap, easy to get hold of, and beginner friendly. Experiment with colors on thick paper, blur them together, and frame the results. Each one is unique looking and adds a nice, calming vibe to your house.
Tips for Successful DIY Wall Art
- Before you begin, always create a plan of your design.
- Use boring cheap stuff, such as cardboard and paper scraps and all that leftover paint.
- Combine different textures ranging from fabric, yarn and natural items.
- Keep trying until you find one to suit your room.
FAQs:
Q1. How can I create a wall art design if I don’t know how to draw?
Yes, a majority of DIY wall art projects are easy on the beginner. You can also quickly and easily produce marvelous designs with stencil, tape or some common objects.
Q2. What is the easiest and cheapest DIY wall art project?
Pressed leaves and photo collages are among the least expensive, as they rely on materials you probably already have around the house.
Q3. How do I extend the life of my DIY wall art?
Frame your artwork or coat it with protection such as clear varnish. This offers protection against dust and moisture.
Q4. Can children help with these projects?
Absolutely. Kids can be beginner-level crafters with projects as simple and cute as photo collages, yarn hangings or button art.
Q5. How do I pick the right wall art for my room?
Match the art colours and style to suit the rest of your décor. “Abstract art especially suits modern homes, and nature-inspired art can be perfect in rustic settings.”
